Section 231.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Duties of Office of Entrepreneurship]The Office of Entrepreneurship shall:
1. Work to strengthen policies and programs supporting the growth of entrepreneurship in the State, including, without limitation, across demographic segments and geographic areas.2. Work with stakeholders and organizations supporting entrepreneurship to enhance the learning and skills of, provide technical support to and expand access to resources for entrepreneurs across the State.3. Serve as a point of contact to assist businesses that have been in operation for not more than 5 years in their interactions with state agencies and, where appropriate, refer businesses to other state or local agencies that provide assistance to businesses.Added by 2023, Ch. 514,§7, eff. 7/1/2023.