The statutory function of CEBs is to stimulate economic and entrepreneurial activity at city/county level and to develop local indigenous enterprise potential in the micro-business sector. The CEBs seek to harness collective effort across a broad spectrum of the local community with a view to generating local economies of real strength and durability. In this way, growth in employment and wealth as well as improved competitiveness can be delivered at the local level. In order to achieve their objectives, CEBs have a range of support instruments at their disposal to assist viable proposals for business start-up and expansion projects.