Helping Minnesota Retain and Expand Local Business through Local Action
Forty to 80% of new jobs are created by existing firms, rather than by attracting new firms to a community. Keeping an existing business is often easier than recruiting new firms. The BR&E program helps community leaders and communities work together to identify barriers local businesses face as they try to survive and grow. With the help of Extension and UMN experts, the community surveys small businesses and analyzes the results. The resulting report provides valuable information and ideas to invigorate the local economy. BR&E reports don't sit on a shelf. Because the BR&E process strengthens community ties, ideas turn to action.
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Features
This DVD shows how community involvement builds consensus to keep business close to home.
Contact Information
Michael Darger
Area Program Leader
Community Economics
460 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6068
Email: darger@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-6246
Fax: 612-625-1955
Elizabeth Templin
Regional Extension Educator
Andover Extension Regional Center
Bunker Hills Act Ctr L-1, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
Email: templin@umn.edu
Phone: 763-767-3880
Fax: 763-767-3885 |
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Program Team
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