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Initiative
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“
there
is
a
certain
reason why
you
choose
different
regions
,
obviously
large
consumer
base
,
large workforce
,
riverside
county
has
it
all
.”
–
john
keller
,
cal
premium
treats
INITIATIVE
#
1
:
DEVELOP A BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM THAT
SUPPORTS BUSINESS ATTRACTION
,
RETENTION
,
AND EXPANSION
One of the fundamental objectives of local economic development is to cultivate an environment
which stimulates and supports business. To foster a robust business ecosystem, EDA’s Economic
Development unit has worked pro-actively to attract new businesses and support existing business
through formal retention and expansion programs.
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