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Business Retention & Expansion International educates, trains, and promotes best practices for increasing economic activity and growth in both urban and rural areas. They also seek to increase collaboration among professionals and promote interdisciplinary development and networking.
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Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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BRE Coordinator (BREC) Certification

Entry-level certification designed for those with a working knowledge of Business Retention and Expansion.

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BRE Professional (BREP) Certification

Higher-level certification for those who have advanced their education and practice of Business Retention and Expansion to the professional level.

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BRE Trainings

In-person and web-based trainings to educate and train members in best practices and skills for Business Retention and Expansion.

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Business Retention And Expansion International

Founded in

1996

EIN

31-1424760

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Community Development

Address

PO BOX 15011 HATTIESBURG, MS 39404-5011 United States

Website

https://brei.org

Phone

(601)-602-8074

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Business Retention & Expansion International (BREI), founded in 1996, is the leading professional association promoting business retention and expansion, a key strategy for economic sustainability. BREI educates, trains, and connects economic development professionals worldwide, fostering best practices to boost economic activity in urban and rural areas.

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Business Retention & Expansion International educates, trains, and promotes best practices for increasing economic activity and growth in both urban and rural areas. They also seek to increase collaboration among professionals and promote interdisciplinary development and networking.

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