BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Idaho Small Business Development Center (www.idahosbdc.org), announced today that Will Fowler and Laura Mathews will hold new positions at the SBDC.
Named Associate State Director of Operations, Will Fowler will manage the Idaho SBDC's delivery of outreach programs to assist small businesses. He will focus on the strategic development and implementation of the SBDC's Strategic Plan. Fowler will prepare and review grant proposals and connect with key organizations, legislators, and congressional offices about new program development and implementation.
As the Associate State Director of Finance, Laura Mathews will focus on financial and grant management as well as regulatory compliance of the Idaho SBDC. She will manage and prepare the budgets for cooperative agreements with the Idaho SBDC’s funding organizations such as the Small Business Administration, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Department of Environmental Quality. Laura will serve as the financial liaison to the colleges and universities throughout the state that host and support the regional offices of the Idaho SBDC.
“The Idaho SBDC has a solid team in place. Will and Laura both bring a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to their positions and to the organization,” stated Doug Covey, State Director for the Idaho SBDC. “I look forward to where 2019 will lead us as an organization,” concluded Covey.
About the Idaho SBDC
Since 1986, the Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been empowering business owners and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses through no-cost, confidential consulting and affordable business training. With six locations throughout the state, the Idaho SBDC serves 44 counties and is part of the nation’s largest business assistance programs. To learn more visit www.idahosbdc.org call (208) 426-3875.