POLICY 40: Economic equity and small businesses
This policy states:
Advance economic equity and well-being in historically underserved communities by fostering growth of small and local businesses, entrepreneurship, and diverse industries in all places. (Met Council/Local Government)
Actions
(Met Council) or (Local Government) or (Met Council/Local Government) are tags indicating responsibility for implementing the activity.
Integrate arts and cultural considerations into regional planning processes to ensure that cultural assets are recognized, preserved, and integrated into the fabric of the community. (Met Council/Local Government)
Collaborate with historically underserved communities to identify local economic development strategies that preserve and enhance their local business districts and resources. (Met Council/Local Government)
Establish local controls and fiscal devices to support the preservation and revitalization of business districts that have historically served and been focused on the needs of historically marginalized or vulnerable communities. Local Government)
Explore opportunities to partner with organizations that support entrepreneurship and small business development among historically marginalized and immigrant communities by providing access to affordable loans, mentorship programs, business incubators, and technical assistance. (Met Council/ Local Government)