Business Retention and Expansion

Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) is an internationally-recognized economic development approach by which existing local businesses are visited and interviewed to identify some of the issues limiting retention and expansion.

Businesses work one-on-one with an Economic Development Officer to look holistically at their business operations and uncover issues and opportunities that may impact future plans and overall growth and success. Businesses may receive one-on-one, on-site consultation with an Economic Development Officer regarding marketing and sales, operations, finance and accounting, human resources and management and future plans. A prioritized action plan will be provided linking business clients to programs and services and follow up care, if required.

BR&E Sector Reports are available upon request. 

For more information, please contact IET Field Offices