BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION (bre)
We Are Experts in Establishing
Best-in-Class BRE Programs
WHy bre Matters
Existing businesses are the foundation of strong local economies. An estimated 70–90% of new job growth comes from businesses already operating within a community.
A strong Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program helps organizations build relationships with employers, identify challenges early, uncover opportunities for growth, and better understand the evolving needs of the local business community.
What to expect
Built by economic development practitioners with experience conducting more than 1,000 BRE visits, our collaborative approach helps organizations execute BRE efforts with greater consistency, efficiency and ease.
We coordinate outreach and schedule visits with businesses in your community on your behalf, allowing your organization to focus on relationship-building, responsiveness, and delivering impactful programming.
The result is a BRE program that is structured, proactive, and designed for measurable impact.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
We support the coordination and execution of BRE efforts through hands-on administrative and strategic support.
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Tailored Outreach Plan
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Business Outreach and Visit Scheduling
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3 Training Sessions per year
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BRE Survey Tool
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Customized CRM for building company database and tracking outcomes
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Flexible Pricing tiers based on annual visit volume and scheduling pace
YOUR ROLE IN THE PROCESS
We help coordinate and support the process while your organization leads relationship-building and community engagement efforts.
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Communicate Organization Goals and Community Priorities to align BRE efforts
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Conduct Company Visits Once Scheduled
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Lead local follow-up and issue response
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Build long-term relationships with participating employers
ADD-ON SERVICES
Need broader support beyond BRE coordination? Additional services are available to help strengthen your economic development strategy and execution capacity
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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Target Industry Analysis
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Advanced Community Profiles
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Customized BRE Toolkit
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BRE Program Set-up (without ongoing coordination & support)
Measurable results
Structured outreach and reporting designed to generate actionable business intelligence and measurable outcomes.
customized reporting
Clear reporting that helps demonstrate program activity, business insights, and community impact to stakeholders and leadership.
consistency
Maintain continuity in business outreach efforts even during staffing transitions, leadership changes, or shifting organizational capacity.
faster implementation
Move from planning to execution quickly with proven systems, processes, and outreach coordination already in place.
focus on impact
We manage outreach coordination and scheduling so your team can focus on relationship-building, responsiveness, and strategic economic development efforts.
WHY PARTNER WITH
EIGHT FIFTEEN IMPACT
PARTNERS IN PROGRESS
We're proud to have partnered with forward-thinking organizations across sectors.
