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Development Authority and Chamber to Launch "Entrepreneur Friendly" Initiative

State pushes growth

Entrepreneurs might soon find a greater friend in Columbia County.

Development Authority of Columbia County Executive Director Zack Daffin said county officials and local business leaders will gather Monday at the Columbia County Library to learn about a statewide push for local governments to become "entrepreneur friendly."

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