Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) (Community Development – Current Issues Series)

This comprehensive guidebook, "Business Retention & Expansion: A Practical and Accessible Method for Economic Development," is a must-read for any local practitioner, state/provincial official, or student of economic development.

With a focus on asset-based approach, this book provides a systematic method to strengthen the connection between businesses and communities, encouraging each business to continue operations and expand in the community.

The authors offer diverse perspectives and backgrounds, exploring topics such as business clusters, entrepreneurship, community outcomes, business assistance, transportation systems, energy efficiency, business succession, and defining BRE success.

This book provides both theoretical and applied points of view, offering a comprehensive understanding of the BRE method.

Don't miss out on this valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their local economy through practical and accessible economic development strategies.