LAC 67:VII.503. Mission of the Business Enterprises Program

A. Mission. The mission of the Business Enterprises Program is to establish and maintain business enterprises operated by qualified individuals who are blind. B. Goals. The goals for the Business Enterprises Program are: 1. provide employment opportunities for qualified persons who are blind by establishing and maintaining Business Enterprises Program Facilities; and 2. administer a continuing process of career development and upward mobility for qualified persons in the Business Enterprises Program. C. Objectives. The objectives of the Business Enterprises Program are: 1. establish and equip Business Enterprises Program Facilities; 2. assure availability of Business Enterprises Program Licensed Managers; 3. provide management support services to Business Enterprises Program Licensed Managers; 4. develop and maintain standards of conduct and a system of accountability for state licensing agency staff; 5. develop and maintain standards of conduct and a system of accountability for Business Enterprises Program Licensed Managers; 6. establish and maintain procedures for quality customer service; and 7. attain the program's financial stability through its administration in an operationally efficient and cost-effective manner.