(b) Information required. Local sponsors wishing to establish a small business incubator shall supply the Board with the following information:
- (1) A demonstration of need for the incubator through the preparation and submission of a feasibility report.
- (2) An explanation of whether the incubator is designed for manufacturing, product development, research and development or mixed use.
- (3) A description of the building to be used for the incubator and documentation, including zoning and ownership, pertaining thereto.
- (4) A description of the management of the incubator and the marketing plan to be used to recruit businesses to the incubator.
- (5) Financial statements of the local sponsor and, if the local sponsor is a private for-profit organization, of the principal owners or shareholders, as required by the Board.
- (6) Letters of commitment to finance the incubator from other financing sources and identification of the use of the financing.
- (7) Membership of the local advisory committee and the committee’s policies, including entry and departure procedures for the incubator.
- (8) A description of business development services that will be offered and identification of the provider of the services.
- (9) Certification that the local sponsor, operator and tenants will not discriminate against an employe or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or age.
- (10) The identity of the anchor tenant, if any, and at least two firms that are prepared to move into the incubator once space is available.
- (11) Other information or documentation required by the Board.