Business development: The office serves new and existing businesses in Fayette County. Assistance includes incentives for firms to conduct business in disadvantaged areas including tax increment financing.

Business information: The Office of Economic Development in conjunction with Commerce Lexington provides information on local employment, demographic data, zoning, licenses and permits. It also serves as an advocate for business in the Urban County Government, and a clearinghouse for other development resources.

Business finance: The Office of Economic Development assists businesses in identifying tax credit options.