Southeastern President to receive Star SBDC Award
Press Release Date: 11-10-2011
Dr. Larry Minks
Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OSBDC) Director Dr. William D. Carter announced that Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Larry Minks has been selected as the 2011 Oklahoma State Star by America’s Small Business Development Centers Network.
"I am delighted to make this announcement, and to recognize President Minks for extraordinary contributions to the work of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center and small business in Oklahoma. He represents all of our partners in our network who show a strong commitment to the program," Carter said.
A reception to honor President Minks will be held at the OSBDC offices, 301 W. University, Durant, on Tuesday, November 15, from 4-6 p.m.
President Minks was chosen by the OSBDC for his commitment to small business across the state of Oklahoma, his vision for building a strong network of partners, and his advocacy on behalf of the OSBDC and small business owners. He represents other university and college presidents who comprise the OSBDC Network and make contributions to existing and start-up businesses across the state.
The Oklahoma Small Business Development Center network provides confidential, high- quality, no-cost business management advising in all Oklahoma counties to small business owners and new entrepreneurs. Management advising and related business management workshops cover business planning, capitalization, customer and competitive market research, export assistance, government contracting assistance, growth and succession strategies, business continuity planning, and much more. These services are provided as part of a federal, state and local economic development partnership that results in successful business starts, stronger and growing Oklahoma enterprises, increased private sector job growth and ultimately a more sustainable Oklahoma economy.
For more information and questions about the program, contact the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Network office at 580-745-2877 or visit www.osbdc.org.