Each awarding authority shall (1) develop a written statement articulating the public policy objectives for threshold projects under each economic development financial assistance program administered by the authority and (2) inform each business seeking such financial assistance of such public policy objectives at the time that the business initially requests the assistance. Such public policy objectives may include, but shall not be limited to, retaining existing businesses in the state; retaining existing jobs in the state; expanding the level of economic activity by existing businesses in the state; expanding employment opportunities with existing businesses in the state; attracting new jobs to the state; providing jobs for underemployed persons, laid-off workers and public assistance recipients; increasing, enhancing and updating the capacity of businesses in the state; increasing, enhancing and updating employee skills and employee training in the state; increasing state and municipal tax revenues from increased economic activity and increased employment; and providing other benefits to the state, local community, citizens and employers.