[PARTVI.]  OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES

 

§201-81  Establishment of out-of-stateoffices; purposes.  The department of business, economic development, andtourism may establish and operate offices in out-of-state locations, includingforeign nations, to effectuate the following purposes:

(1)  Develop programs to reach targeted companies orindustries in the respective area and surrounding regions;

(2)  Monitor out-of-state government policies andregulations that have an impact on business, markets, sales, tourism, andrelated activities;

(3)  Host government and business officials atconferences, meetings and social occasions, or other events on matterspertaining to business opportunities and attraction of investments for theState;

(4)  Develop and conduct advertising efforts,promotional events, media coverage, and educational programs regarding commercein the State; and

(5)  Conduct related operations as needed, such ashiring or contracting for consultants. [L 1988, c 366, pt of §1; am L 1990, c293, §8]