In reviewing applications for financial assistance under sections 32-23gg to 32-23ll, inclusive, the corporation shall consider the following factors: (1) The status of the project as an economic development project; (2) the likelihood the project can be expected to create or retain private sector jobs in this state; (3) the contribution of the project to the economic activities in the state; (4) the significance of the financial assistance in either attracting to the state or preventing a closing, partial closing or relocation out of the state of an economic development project; (5) the commitment to Connecticut of the management, ownership, and employees of the project and their willingness and ability to operate the business and enhance its competitive position in Connecticut; (6) whether the project serves the interests of the community where it is located or will be located; (7) whether the project is located in a distressed municipality, as defined in § 32-9p; and (8) the appropriateness of the amount and form of the financial assistance and the level of risk or investment for the state not only in terms of the state’s financial exposure, but also in terms of the overall objectives of sections 32-23gg to 32-23ll, inclusive.