Section 2. Intent and purpose.
It is the intent of this act and its purpose shall be:
(1) To create a partnership of State government, private
industry, organized labor and higher education to enhance
business development in this Commonwealth.
(2) To provide for the collection and coordination of
all relevant information regarding the location, development
and expansion of business and industry in this Commonwealth
and to provide for the innovative display of this information
to businesses and industries.
(3) To provide a centralized, multimedia facility for
businesses to meet with representatives of the Commonwealth
and the utility, transportation and other companies who would
provide services to them should the businesses locate in this
Commonwealth.
(4) To provide one-stop services to assist businesses in
identifying and securing appropriate permits needed to
establish and operate a business.
(5) To provide for the compilation of a comprehensive
listing of all permits required by Commonwealth agencies and
categorize the required permits into a comprehensive handbook
that is readily available to persons establishing a small
business.
(6) To provide for the facilitation of contacts for an
applicant with the Commonwealth agency responsible for the
review of the respective permit applications.