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The Office of Economic Development and Community Outreach
links the intellectual and physical assets of the university
with local, regional and state governments, economic
development organizations, non-profit organizations
and private sector companies.
The Office of Economic Development conducts its activities
through partnerships with regional planning organizations,
local and regional economic development advocacy groups,
local governments, businesses, and community leaders
to maximize its effectiveness.
The University's goal is to make information available
to economic development professionals and local government
representatives regarding economic development activities
and issues engaged in by the university facilitating
an enhanced information exchange between the university
and the community. The Office of Economic Development
will provide information, technical assistance, and
problem solving services to facilitate the implementation
of economic development plans and programs in the region.
The Office of Economic Development and Community Outreach
will implement a working relationship with the community
and private sector to enhance BU's role in economic
development, identifying economic development opportunities
based on BU's research, working with companies to determine
potential collaborations, attracting funding for economic
development initiatives and improving the overall economy
of the region.
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