Lydia C. Jones, Director of the Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center (KSU SBDC), was named Business Consultant of 2006 at the May 1-3, 2007, Georgia Small Business Development Center Network meeting at UGA in Athens, GA.

“I’ve been impressed with Lydia’s passion for the small business owner,” said Allan Adams, State Director of the Georgia Small Business Development Center Network. “She is an innovative thinker who assists various clients to grow their businesses through access to venture capital, SBA loans or conventional financing. Lydia gives back to the community by serving on several boards and is a tireless advocate for small business. She’s a valuable asset to the Georgia SBDC Network.”

Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population approaching 20‚000 from 132 countries. The third-largest university out of 35 institutions in the University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate in education.

Contact: Cheryl K. Miller
Small Business Development Center, Kennesaw State University
770-423-6450
http://sbdc.kennesaw.edu