Economic development officials in states, counties and cities are exploring new ways to woo entrepreneurs and businesses in the flagging economy.
The Governor's Office of Economic Development in Sacramento lists a wide range of advantages, assistance, tax benefits and other strategies in its California Investment Guide.
Riverside County's supervisors have backed initiatives such as the EB-5 visa program to encourage foreign investment.
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership hopes to generate 260 company leads during the 2011-12 fiscal year and generate as many as 500 jobs.
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Mike Perrault
