Small Business Development Center Names New Regional Director
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has a new Regional Director in Northwest Michigan. Annie Olds has been selected for the position after spending nearly four years as a Business Consultant with the Northwest Michigan SBDC.
Olds works with business owners of various stages of operation from start up to growth. She also serves as the region’s Ag Business Specialist, with expertise in value-added production, overall management, and business planning.
Before joining the SBDC Olds worked in a variety of roles at Networks Northwest. She has also taught as an adjunct instructor for Baker College’s Agricultural Technology degree program in Cadillac and Davenport University’s Management degree program in Traverse City.
The SBDC is a statewide business assistance program that provides one-on-one counseling, training, and research support for Michigan small businesses. The Northwest Michigan Regional office of SBDC is hosted by Networks Northwest. For more information, go to: northwestmichiganbusiness.com.
The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix