§ 115. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall
have the following meanings:

1. "Division" shall mean the division of minority and women's business
development created by this article.

2. "Technical assistance" shall mean assistance and services designed
to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and viability of a minority or
women-owned business enterprise, including, but not limited to,
management assistance, problem solving, the development of business and
marketing plans, market analysis, financial planning, regulatory
compliance, safety and security measures, export assistance, procurement
assistance, application assistance, state program assistance, referral
to private and public financing sources, contracting assistance, and
other forms of assistance which the commissioner deems necessary and
appropriate.