financing

This section lists special funding sources for specific economic development activities.

ENERGY

Angel Networks
Arizona Angels
California: Tech Coast Angels
Angel Investors

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Energy and the utilities go hand-in-hand with economic development. The utilities are vested in keeping businesses
healthy because they are big consumers of energy. However, if a business is a big energy user, high bills can hurt their
bottom line. Many utility companies will help businesses cut back energy costs and access programs that provide incentives
to cut energy use. Economic developers can help create this partnership to everyone’s benefit.

When companies are selecting where to move their business to or where to expand, one of the most important
determinants is accessibility to qualified labor resources. For example, when a biotech company is looking to open
a new lab, they have to be certain that there is an adequate pool of qualified people. Sources like the following are
important because they assist employers in the hiring process.