The Board shall advise the Secretary on the best methods to implement the policy directives of the action plan for manufacturing competitiveness in the State, including: encouraging the development of new manufacturing enterprises and the expansion and retention of existing manufacturing enterprises; encouraging and facilitating training and education of individuals for manufacturing jobs; producing a climate conducive to the growth and viability of manufacturing enterprises; supporting research necessary to evaluate, plan, and execute effective promotion of manufacturing enterprises; and encouraging, assisting, and coordinating the activities of local, regional, and national public or private organizations that promote manufacturing.