Ch. 120

1995 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Title [2.] 3. [Division of] Business Development AND RESOURCES.

Subtitle 1. [Division of Business Development] OBJECTIVES.

[2-101.] 3-101.

[(a) The Division of Business Development is established as part of the
Department.

(b) The Division of Business Development of] IN THE FURTHERANCE OF ITS
MISSION TO ATTRACT AND ENCOURAGE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE
THE NEEDS OF BUSINESSES, the Department shall [have the general purpose of];

(1)     ADVANCE [advancing] the economic welfare of the people through
programs and activities [to] THAT develop in a proper manner the State's natural
resources and economic opportunities;

(2)      PROMOTE [and to promote] and encourage the. location AND
CREATION of new industries and businesses in the State of Maryland as well as
encouraging the RETENTION AND expansion of existing industries;

(3)      SUPPORT THE CREATION OF NEW AND THE GROWTH OF EXISTING
BUSINESSES IN MARYLAND BY IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND
COMPETITIVE POSITION IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE;

(4)      ASSIST THE GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES:

(5)      SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THE STATE AND REGIONAL ECONOMIES
BY PROVIDING CONSULTING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND LIAISON ACTIVITIES ON
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES;

(6)      PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ACTIVITIES;

(7)      ASSIST BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES THROUGH TRAINING AND
OTHER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES;

(8)      PROMOTE REGULATORY REFORM AND COORDINATE EFFORTS
WITH OTHER STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES; AND

(9)      FOSTER [and other matters intended to foster] and develop gainful
employment [and the pursuit of happiness of all who now are or who may hereafter be]
OPPORTUNITIES FOR residents of this State.

SUBTITLE 2. OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES.

3-201.

THERE IS AN OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT.

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