State Star
The State Star program is sponsored by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) that recognizes outstanding Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff from each state program. State Stars are nominated by their peers to the State SBDC Lead Center based upon the following criteria:
- The nominee is an exemplary performer,
- Makes a significant contribution to the state's SBDC program, and
- Shows a strong commitment to small businesses.
The State Star winners are recognized at the annual ASBDC conference banquet.
2006 State Star
Dan Anderson. Director
Helena Small Business Development Center
Gateway Economic Development Corporation
225 Cruse Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
2005 State Star
Tracey Jette, Executive Director
Bozeman Small Business Development Center
Gallatin Development Corporation
222 East Main, Ste. 102
Bozeman, MT 59715
2004 State Star
Cliff Bennett, Director
Kalispell Small Business Development Center
Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce
15 Depot Park
Kalispell, MT 59901
2003 State Star
John Donovan, Director
Butte Small Business Development Center
Southwest Montana Headwaters RC&D
305 West Mercury, Suite 211
Butte, MT 59701
2002 State Star
Kent Wood, Director (Left)
Bozeman Small Business Development Center
Gallatin Development Corporation
222 East Main, Suite 102
Bozeman, MT 59715
2001 State Star
Scott Langman, Director
Billings Small Business Development Center
Big Sky Economic Development Authority
Granite Towers, 222 North 32nd Street
Billings, MT 59101
2000 State Star
Suzanne David, Director
Great Falls Small Business Development Center
Great Falls Economic Development Authority, Inc.
710 1st Avenue North
P.O. Box 2568
Great Falls, MT 59403-2568
