An Act to support rural job creation and business expansion

This bill creates a new rural development initiative within Massachusetts' economic development agency. The Secretary of Economic Development, working with a Rural Policy Advisory Commission, will establish this program to provide technical assistance to rural communities. The initiative focuses on identifying investment strategies, creating jobs, expanding local businesses, forming community partnerships, and supporting local economic planning. It directly affects rural communities across Massachusetts by offering structured support for economic growth. The program will be administered through the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency.