RD264 - Examination of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade on the Potential for the Merging of the Department of Business Assistance and Virginia Economic Development Partnership


Executive Summary:
Report on the examination of the potential to merge the Department of Business Assistance and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.  This examination shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of duplication of efforts, the potential for administrative efficiencies, and the opportunity for better coordination of economic development programs.  The Secretary shall also consider the ability to more effectively address the needs of business with fewer than 250 employees, to include creation of more small businesses in the Commonwealth, the training and workforce needs of small businesses, and other incentives to assist existing and prospective small business entities.