The  Business Development Division facilitates the retention of jobs and the creation of new employment opportunities, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals; works to expand the City’s tax base through commercial and industrial development, particularly in the City’s Neighborhood Business Districts; and strives to diversify the regional economy by providing assistance to Small Businesses. Services and programs include:

• Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program, which provides public improvements to complement private investment within a neighborhood business district.
• Industrial Redevelopment/SPUR Program, which works to return vacant, contaminated or underutilized land to productive use.
• Tax Credits, Exemptions and Abatements that provide incentives to businesses for creating jobs.
• Serving as a liaison among developers, businesses and government.
• Providing Small Business Loans and capacity building services.

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