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Task Force Recommendation I . 2d. Support maintenance and start- up of desirable <br /> businesses through a variety of means . <br /> Response : This work continues through : <br /> a ) business retention and expansion program <br /> b ) small business loan program <br /> c) helping businesses work through various regulatory processes <br /> Task Force Recommendation ' : 3. Seek Federal and State and private funding to support <br /> sustainable development initiatives. <br /> Response : This effort is continuous and on - going . <br /> Task Force Recommendation 1 : 4. Improve farming viability by support farming — <br /> traditional and new — through a public/private partnership . <br /> Response : Consistent with the recommendation , the County was successful in obtaining <br /> a commitment from N . C . A&T State University to fund one - half of the cost of an <br /> Agricultural Economic Development Coordinator position for two years ; the county <br /> committed the remaining funds . One hundred percent of the incumbent ' s time will be <br /> devoted to improving farming viability . <br /> Task Force Recommendation 1 : 5a . Examine the potential negative impacts of e- <br /> commerce on loss of local shopping and business profitability. <br /> Response : No formal study undertaken to date . <br /> Task Force Recommendation 1 . 5b . Support local e-businesses. <br /> Response : This work continues through : <br /> d ) business retention and expansion program <br /> e) small business loan program <br /> f) helping businesses work through various regulatory processes <br />