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Lincoln group launches Business Retention and Expansion program; downtown business walk set for Jan. 16 (weather permitting)
Summary
Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development and an Economic Recovery Core fellow described a new Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) committee aimed at connecting local businesses to resources and conducting a downtown business walk on Jan. 16, weather permitting.
Andrea Runge, CEO of Lincoln Economic Advancement and Development, introduced a new Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) initiative to the Lincoln City Council, saying the effort is meant to “support the long term success of Logan County businesses.”
Dorsey Hill, an Economic Recovery Core fellow working with the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and based in Peoria, described the program as a listening and support effort. “The most jobs that can come to the community might already be in your backdoor,” Hill said, summarizing…
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