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B R & E NEWS RELEASE: VISITING LOCAL BUSINESSES Beginning this week, (number,)county industries will be given the opportunity to voice their opinions about the local economy and local state government as (sponsor) starts an economic development program. The (name of area,L Business Retention and Expansion Program officially begins this week as trained volunteers meet with local industries to identify their needs and concerns,ask their opinions about local and state government,and determine in what ways the local business climate can be improved. "The visits we are doing with local firms have four purposes"said(name of local leader) . "First we want to show our local businesses that we really appreciate the contributions they are making to our local community. Second,we want to see if they have any local concerns,and, if so,if there are any ways we can help. Third,we will be offering to help our local firms take better advantage of state and federal business programs. Finally,we want the businesses to help us set priorities on future directions of local economic development efforts." The (local sponsor)is the local sponsor,while the (name of organization,) is the state sponsor. ("Quote from the coordinator about the putpose of the intervietivs. or the importance ofindustries cooperating to make the program success i<l.") (name„)said. Since 1986,at least fifteen states have developed programs similar to this one. Business Retention and Expansion Interna- tional,an association for the advancement of business retention and expansion,was established in 1994 to encourage commu- nities to work with their existing businesses. The(name of'state organization providing technical assistance/research sport to BR&E) has helped number) of communities develop programs in(name ofyour state) . Local Leadership Team Manual -- 27