The Marin Economic Commission is a ten-member panel appointed by the Marin County Board of Supervisors to promote economic vitality in Marin County. Its key functions are to:
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Advise the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on facilitation of economic vitality consistent with a high quality of life for Marin's residents.
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Recommend reform and streamlining of regulatory processes relating to business in order to foster the spirit of cooperation, understanding, and consensus between government and business and to support a partnership of local government and the business community.
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Provide the County decision-makers with appropriate tools and a framework to determine the fiscal and economic impacts of industries and new projects.
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Serve as a forum for discussion and to address environmental issues that affect business and business issues that affect the environment.
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Develop programs to assist in the retention and expansion of existing businesses through focused outreach and public and private incentive programs to targeted business categories.
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Target new businesses which provide employment opportunities for Marin residents, diversify and strengthen the economic base and contribute to the region's quality of life.
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Promote the establishment and expansion of small businesses and work-place alternatives, including home occupations, telecommuting businesses, and technology transfer based businesses.
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Increase the use of Marin's educational institutions to provide employment training and vocational education programs for potential employees of Marin's businesses.
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Provide opportunities for people of all ethnic and racial groups, people of low income and people with disabilities to participate fully in the economic life of the community.
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