Business Retention and Expansion (Bre): A Practical Approach to Economic Development

This book explores BRE topics including business clusters, entrepreneurship, community outcomes, business assistance, transportation systems, energy efficiency, business succession, and BRE success. It will interest local practitioners, officials, and economic development students. It was first published as a special issue of Community Develo

Michael Darger is Extension Specialist in Community Economics and Director of Business Retention & Expansion at the University of Minnesota Extension, St. Paul, USA. He is a scholar-practitioner with previous experience in local economic development and business.

Alan Barefield is Extension Professor in Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University, USA. His specialty areas include Economic Development, Public Infrastructure Economics, Health Economics, and Economic Impact/Contribution.

Brent D. Hales is Senior Associate Dean of Extension at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, USA. His primary area of research is the adoption of innovation-based community development, economic development, and entrepreneurship.