• Gather the research and information you need to make smart business decisions 

• Provide leads on available real estate and locate the sites and buildings that are right for your needs (industrial or commercial property)

• Coordinate with City Planning Department to evaluate zoning, allowed uses, and permitting to ensure the simplest process for your development project

• Identify area suppliers to source parts or services locally

• Help you apply for relevant financial incentives, including but not limited to business grants, tax credits, tax breaks, loans, forgivable loans, and job training funds

• Coordinate with municipal services and utilities to keep your project moving on the fast track

• Connect you to workforce development resources, including job training programs that prepare or build the skills of your workers

• Identify and coordinate available technical assistance programs

• Connect you to business information sessions, entrepreneurial development programs, and opportunities for professional growth

• Connect you with resources for sustainable development programs, including energy efficiency assessments, energy rebates, and energy management tools