Congratulations Bill!

North Idaho College Idaho Small Business Development Center Regional Director Bill Jhung was recently selected as the 2009 State Star for the Idaho SBDC. Jhung was chosen by the Idaho SBDC for the award based on the criteria of being an exemplary performer, making a significant contribution to the Idaho SBDC program and delivering significant impact on business growth in north Idaho. The Idaho SBDC provides business coaching and training to Idaho’s small businesses and entrepreneurs under a U.S. Small Business Administration grant matched by state funds. The purpose of the Idaho SBDC is to help businesses in Idaho thrive and grow via no-cost, confidential coaching, low-cost workshops and free resources. Nationally, as in Idaho, 70-80 percent of net new jobs are being created by the small business sector. The Idaho SBDC is a network of business coaches and trainers that operates from the Idaho’s colleges and universities.