Strengthening Local Businesses Through Connection, Support, and Strategic Growth
Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) is a proactive economic development strategyfocused on supporting the health, stability, and growth of existing businesses in Nassau County. While attracting new businesses is important, the majority of new job creation and investment comes from companies already operating in the community.
At its core, a BRE program works to:
- Identify and resolve challenges that may threaten a business's ability to remain or grow locally
- Foster strong relationships between businesses, local governent, and resource partners
- Promote job creation and capital investment by helping existing companies seize opportunities and overcome barriers
In Nassau County, our BRE efforts involve regular outreach, on-site business visits, coordinated support from partner organizations, and direct access to resources that help businesses thrive. Whether it's navigating permitting, workforce training, utility coordination, or accessing incentives, our goal is to make it easier for businesses to succeed and stay rooted here.
Our BRE Partners: Strength in Collaboration
The success of Nassau County's BRE efforts is driven by strong collaboration with a network of dedicated partners. These organizations bring vital resources, expertise, and hands-on support to help local businesses overcome challenges, access funding, recruit talent, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing economy.
BRE Partners
How We Help: Turning Possibilities into Progress
Our role goes beyond economic developmennt - we're a catalyst for business success at every stage. Whether you're launching a startup, growing your company, strengthening your workforce, or seeking data to support strrategic decisions, we're here to help. Together with our partners, we work to create an environment where businesses thrive and our community shines.
Economic developers help with:
- Expedited permitting
- Tecnical assistance
- Grant opportunities
Economic developers help with:
- Infrastructure improvements
- Export assistance
- Tax abatement
Economic developers help with:
- Partnering with businesses and workforce development organizations to design training programs for workers
Economic developers help with:
- Data and insights into local businesses
- Access to business leaders
Economic developers help with:
- Advocating for business friendly policies
- Marketing the community to businesses
