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final decisions from cities regarding their intent to opt-in. While the approved EDA’s Area of <br />Operation is a critical consideration to determining the scale and scope of final programming, <br />we have identified five core focus areas for enhanced business support and growth <br />programming. These areas include (further details below): <br />• Improve the capacity of Business Support Organizations <br />• Expand technical assistance service offerings to businesses <br />• Create new cohort-based learning opportunities <br />• Establish data gathering, research & reporting capabilities <br />• Provide direct support to projects and businesses that deliver business growth <br /> <br />Please note: The County’s existing portfolio of business programming (Open to Business, CEO <br />Next, CEO Now, and RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com) remains unchanged for this year. <br /> <br />Please reach out if you would like to further discuss this process and/or tentative programming, <br />including any additional questions. Lastly, while it is not expected, if you are able to <br />communicate your council’s intentions ahead of the June 1st deadline that would be <br />appreciated. <br /> <br />