N.Y. Economic Development Law § 115: Definitions

§ 115. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall

have the following meanings:

1. "Division" shall mean the division of minority and women's business

development created by this article.

2. "Technical assistance" shall mean assistance and services designed

to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and viability of a minority or

women-owned business enterprise, including, but not limited to,

management assistance, problem solving, the development of business and

marketing plans, market analysis, financial planning, regulatory

compliance, safety and security measures, export assistance, procurement

assistance, application assistance, state program assistance, referral

to private and public financing sources, contracting assistance, and

other forms of assistance which the commissioner deems necessary and

appropriate.