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Regional Economic Development
Programs that provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the establishment and growth of business and industry in a particular region. A "region" in this context is a geographic area, typically comprising multiple communities and jurisdictions but sharing a common identity, a localized labour and trade market, and transportation and distribution networks.
Rural Economic Development
Programs that provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the growth, revitalization and economic well-being of rural communities.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.
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