Specific strategic program areas for Economic and Small Business Development include: (1) Business Attraction, Expansion and Retention; (2) International Business Development; (3) Entrepreneurial Training and Development; (4) Capital Access and Special Zones; (5) Strengthening support for small business participation in County procurement; and (6) Providing technical assistance and resources to support small businesses. Integrated strategic activities within these areas are designed to attract and retain targeted industry businesses, stimulate high skill/high wage job creation, attract capital investment, and increase the capacity of small businesses to grow and exploit new market opportunities through economic and small business development relative to the county’s procurement program.​​ 
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