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North Idaho College Idaho Small Business Development Center Regional Director Bill Jhung was recently selected as the 2009 State Star for the Idaho SBDC.

“I am pleased to make this announcement and recognize Bill Jhung for extraordinary contributions to the Idaho Small Business Development Center and small businesses in Idaho,” said Idaho SBDC State Director Jim Hogge. “Bill’s leadership development and community partnerships are outstanding and significantly improved SBDC’s ability to serve Idaho’s entrepreneurs.”

Jhung was chosen by the Idaho SBDC for the award based on the criteria of being exemplary performer, making a significant contribution to the Idaho SBDC program and delivering significant impact on business growth in north Idaho.

A special awards reception honoring Jhung and other award recipients was held at the Association of SBDC’s 29th annual conference on Sept. 17 in Orlando, Fla.

“It is an honor to accept this award and to have the opportunity to help so many people achieve the dream of succeeding in their own businesses,” Jhung said.

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.