March 22, 2017
The North Texas SBDC proudly announces the 91¿´Æ¬ †Northeast Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 91¿´Æ¬ †in Mount Pleasant, as the 2017 SBDC of the Year for the North Texas SBDC Network.
The 91¿´Æ¬ †SBDC of the Year 91¿´Æ¬ †honor is awarded to the North Texas SBDC Field Center based on stellar program 91¿´Æ¬ †performance through 91¿´Æ¬ †client successes and economic development contributing to job creation/retention and revenue growth on behalf of small business. Performance is evidenced through the SBDC's advising services 91¿´Æ¬ †and training assistance that directly contribute to successful milestones for small businesses.
During FY 2015-2016, Northeast Texas SBDC assisted clients in Bowie, Camp Cass, Franklin, Morris and Titus Counties with the following achievements:
The Northeast Texas SBDC is hosted by Northeast Texas Community College (91¿´Æ¬) in Mount Pleasant, and Texarkana College (TC) in Texarkana, Texas. We would like to thank 91¿´Æ¬ President, Dr. Brad Johnson, Associate Vice President for Workforce Development, Dr. Kevin Rose, and TC President, James Henry Russell for their leadership and longstanding support of the SBDC program.
SBDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing research and business counseling services at no cost to the business. With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, the SBDC network helps entrepreneurs to 91¿´Æ¬ †thrive, compete and succeed. 91¿´Æ¬ †The network 91¿´Æ¬ †involves dedicated business advisors working in partnership with universities, economic development professionals, chambers of commerce, lenders, and 91¿´Æ¬ †investors, providing the resources 91¿´Æ¬ †businesses 91¿´Æ¬ †need to grow sustainable businesses.
The recipients will be honored during National Small Business Week at the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Recognition Program in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 2017.
The 91¿´Æ¬ †SBDC of the Year 91¿´Æ¬ †honor is awarded to the North Texas SBDC Field Center based on stellar program 91¿´Æ¬ †performance through 91¿´Æ¬ †client successes and economic development contributing to job creation/retention and revenue growth on behalf of small business. Performance is evidenced through the SBDC's advising services 91¿´Æ¬ †and training assistance that directly contribute to successful milestones for small businesses.
During FY 2015-2016, Northeast Texas SBDC assisted clients in Bowie, Camp Cass, Franklin, Morris and Titus Counties with the following achievements:
- $7 Ω million 91¿´Æ¬ †in commercial loans
- 124 new jobs 91¿´Æ¬ †created
- 22 new businesses 91¿´Æ¬ †started
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The Northeast Texas SBDC is hosted by Northeast Texas Community College (91¿´Æ¬) in Mount Pleasant, and Texarkana College (TC) in Texarkana, Texas. We would like to thank 91¿´Æ¬ President, Dr. Brad Johnson, Associate Vice President for Workforce Development, Dr. Kevin Rose, and TC President, James Henry Russell for their leadership and longstanding support of the SBDC program.
SBDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing research and business counseling services at no cost to the business. With nearly 1,000 locations across the country, the SBDC network helps entrepreneurs to 91¿´Æ¬ †thrive, compete and succeed. 91¿´Æ¬ †The network 91¿´Æ¬ †involves dedicated business advisors working in partnership with universities, economic development professionals, chambers of commerce, lenders, and 91¿´Æ¬ †investors, providing the resources 91¿´Æ¬ †businesses 91¿´Æ¬ †need to grow sustainable businesses.
The recipients will be honored during National Small Business Week at the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Recognition Program in Arlington, Texas on May 4, 2017.
