§3–108.

    The Board shall advise the Secretary on the best methods to implement the policy directives of the action plan for manufacturing competitiveness in the State, including:

        (1)    encouraging the development of new manufacturing enterprises and the expansion and retention of existing manufacturing enterprises;

        (2)    encouraging and facilitating training and education of individuals for manufacturing jobs;

        (3)    producing a climate conducive to the growth and viability of manufacturing enterprises;

        (4)    supporting research necessary to evaluate, plan, and execute effective promotion of manufacturing enterprises; and

        (5)    encouraging, assisting, and coordinating the activities of local, regional, and national public or private organizations that promote manufacturing.