This report describes findings from a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey conducted at 65 businesses in the District of Sparwood between 2013 and 2014. BRE is an action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping...Read more

This report presents findings from a business retention and expansion project that was undertaken as part of the Columbia Basin Manufacturing and Technology Sector (MATS) Initiative. This action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development is designed to promote...Read more

In the fall of 2014, the RDI undertook a survey of BRE Leads, BRE Business Participants, and Government Representatives in BRE communities. The survey asked respondents a series of questions designed to learn about practices that had been successful and the conditions that fostered that success...Read more

Business Retention and Expansion Highlights and Best Practices Presentation Fall 2015Read more

Business Retention and Expansion How to Implement a BRE Project in Your Community Spring 2013Read more