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Interested in learning some about Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E)? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has a new publication out on BR&E. The publication discusses what BR&E is generally and then focuses on two types of BR&E: the classic business visitation program, and the industrial cluster retention and expansion program. It also discusses why it would probably be good for your community! Check it out at the link below:<\/p>\n

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