SEDALIA, MISSOURI – MARCH 8, 2024 – On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, members of the University of Missouri Extension Business & Communities (B&C) programs were recognized for their performance and accomplishments during an annual professional development conference. The annual celebration awards individual and team performance from the last year. We invite you to celebrate the accomplishments from around the state.
Business & Communities awards & recipients:
Business & Communities Catalyst: Recognize B&C team members who responded to a significant need seen in the community.
Bill McKelvey for MO EATS
Business & Communities Creator: Recognize B&C team members who developed and delivered an innovative program in the last calendar year.
Show-Me MO Success Podcast
Luke Dietterle, Mike Quinata, Afshan Musani, John Clowe
Business & Communities Convenor: Recognize B&C team members who bring Missourians together for exponential impact.
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Team
Annette Kendall, Mike Krauch, Debbi Haskamp, Laura Gordon, Jackie Spainhower, Elizabeth Anderson, Amy Breshears, Randa Doty, Amber Childers, Tish Johnson, Tracie Moore
Business & Communities Collaborators: Recognize B&C team members who partnered with a colleague outside of their own impact area, resulting in an outstanding collaborative effort on behalf of the state, a community, or a business.
Missouri SBDC at Mizzou
Mark Christian, Marsha Moore, Paul Zacharias, Brianna Kliethermes
Years of Service Recognition:
Lauren Carter, 5 years with Missouri SBDC at Lincoln University
Brianna Kliethermes, 5 years with Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri
Mistti Ritter, 5 years with MU Extension in Jefferson County
Annette Kendall, 5 years with MU Extension at University of Missouri
Sherry Noller, 10 years with Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University
Allen Waldo, 10 years with Missouri APEX Accelerator at Missouri State University
Mike Adams, 10 years with Missouri SBDC Lead Center
Bill McKelvey, 15 years with MU Extension Community Development Program
Darla Campbell, 25 years with MU Extension in Schuyler County
Community Development awards & recipients:
Belonging
Sarah Hultine Massengale, St. Louis, MO
Contribution
Ashley Allen-Brown, Camdenton, MO
Leadership
Show-Me REDI Team
Vitality
Lisa Overholser, St. Louis, MO
Business Development awards & recipients:
The programs included in the MU Extension Business Development Program (BDP) are the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Missouri APEX Accelerator, and Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC).
MU Extension BDP is unique in that the impact of the programs mentioned above do not only come from Extension but partnerships and financial investments from other Missouri universities, colleges, and economic development organizations.
Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC) – taacenter.org
The “Kelce” Award: Rebecca “Becky” Nace
The “Swiftie” Award: LaNesha Robinson
Missouri APEX Accelerator – moptac.net
The SAM Whisperer: Willis Mushrush, Missouri APEX Accelerator, West Plains, MO
Stronger Together: Jeff Rosenblatt, Missouri APEX Accelerator, Kansas City, MO
Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – missourisbdc.org
Top Greatest Impact Generation: Capital Funding
Sandra Smart, Missouri SBDC at MSU, Springfield, MO
Jill Hathaway, Missouri SBDC at UMKC, Kansas City, MO
Mark Christian, Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Top 5 Greatest Impact Generation: Business Starts
Kelly Asbury, Missouri SBDC at SFCC, Sedalia, MO
Anastasia Tiedemann, Missouri SBDC in Northeast, Kirksville, MO
Rebecca Lobina, Missouri SBDC in Northwest, St. Joseph, MO
Top 5 Highest Number of Counseling Hours
Kelly Asbury, Missouri SBDC at SFCC, Sedalia, MO
Jill Hathaway, Missouri SBDC at UMKC, Kansas City, MO
Ed Lahue, Missouri SBDC, St. Louis, MO
Rookies of the Year: Recognizes the achievements and professionalism of Missouri SBDC team members who are within their first two years.
Paige Jones, Missouri SBDC at State Fair Community College, Sedalia, MO
Overall Performance Center Award: These centers use creative approaches to serve clients, build relationships with stakeholders, and work hard at enhancing the Missouri SBDC presence in their region.
Missouri SBDC at State Fair Community College, Sedalia, MO
Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri – Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Team Player: someone the Missouri SBDC network turns to regularly for sound advice and thoughtful insights.
Leslie Fischer, Missouri SBDC Lead Center, Kansas Columbia, MO
Spirit of the SBDC: Someone who exemplifies & adheres to the Missouri SBDC Mission, Vision, & Values.
Kelly Asbury, Missouri SBDC at State Fair Community College, Sedalia, MO
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