Why conduct business retention visits?

Helps gage regional strengths and weaknesses in the competitive marketplace.
Expands understanding of the composition and changes in the regional economic base.
- How the business mix is evolving and changing?
- What factors have an effect on the economy?
- How is Southwest California linked to the larger region?
- To serve existing business
- To expand existing business
- To ensure continuing out-reach
- To improve business diversity
Identifies stability of local businesses and employers.
Shows an appreciation of the businesses commitment to Southwest California.
Analyzes potential opportunities that may have been overlooked.