(a) Financial assistance may be provided to sole proprietorships, corporations, other entities, or nonprofit organizations. Financial assistance includes, but is not limited to, assisting a qualified company or organization with business services and products that will enhance the operations of the entity.
(b) Preference and priority will be given to business entities that are expanding their operations in Minnesota. Priority will be assigned to:
(1) projects whose return, in economic benefits, are most substantial and clear;
(2) projects whose outcomes are best accelerated through internal resources of the corporation; and
(3) companies and organizations not typically able to leverage external assistance.
(c) The corporation may enter into agreements with, or solicit grants from, other organizations to jointly promote:
(1) business improvements;
(2) the application of technology, energy conservation, new product development, and other initiatives leading to economic development; and
(3) job creation.
2008 c 290 s 11
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 116J - 116O — Economic Development And Planning
Chapter 116O — Enterprise Minnesota, Inc.
Section 116O.011 — Name Change.
Section 116O.02 — Definitions.
Section 116O.03 — Corporation; Board Of Directors; Powers.
Section 116O.04 — Corporate Personnel.
Section 116O.05 — Powers Of Corporation.
Section 116O.061 — Financial Assistance.
Section 116O.115 — Small Business Growth Acceleration Program.