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What’s Keeping You Up at Night?
Sometimes the biggest challenge for small business is not identifying needs, but rather knowing where to go for that assistance and what to ask for. Working through the economic development system to get support without interrupting business operations can be difficult and overwhelming.
Through the Business Retention & Expansion Program operated by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, Erie County businesses now have an advocate whose responsibility it is to know how to leverage resources to encourage growth. Working with the economic development affiliates, this free business assistance program can address hiring, training, marketing, financing and other expansion needs. Best of all, the program is completely free. Read about our success in 2009 here.
How Does it Work?
Through on-site meetings with business owners, we help to identify government-related programs that can best address a company’s needs. Customer Action Plans (CAP) are then developed, providing possible solutions utilizing regional economic development partners. The perspectives of business owners in the region are also formally collected and communicated for the development of future policies and programs.
Why BREP?
This free government-to-business outreach program helps to enhance the state’s business climate at the local level by connecting business owners with local economic development resources.
- Save Time
BREP professionals save business owners valuable time by providing them with relevant information based upon their needs.
- Navigate the “System”
The economic development system can be difficult to navigate. BREP professionals serve as a case manager for the business so that it gets the full benefit of the programs offered by the region’s service providers.
- Make Connections
The connections made through the BREP program are an invaluable asset for future business endeavors.
- No Cost
BREP is free. There is no cost to meet with a BREP professional. Membership in the Erie Regional Chamber is also not required.
How Do I Take Advantage?
We work with more than 500 companies in Erie County each year (read more). How can we help you? Call 814-454-7191 or email us to schedule an appointment.
