§ 846-f. Technical services and assistance to companies. The division shall render to companies such technical services and assistance as it may possess or as may be available to it to enable such companies to comply with the intent and provisions of this article. The division is authorized to take all steps necessary to encourage the formation, organization and growth of new companies. The division may also, contract with municipal and other public agencies and with private persons, firms and corporations for the provision of such technical services and assistance which may include: preparation and submission of proposals for entering into contracts with the commissioner by qualifying companies; preparation and submission of reports required under such contracts or regulations issued by the commissioner by qualifying companies; internal organization and management of the companies; recruitment and training of personnel of the companies; preparation of plans and projects, negotiation of agreements and compliance with requirements of programs in which companies may become engaged in the course of their company activities; and other technical advice or assistance relating to the performance or rendition of company activities.