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| Tiffany Henry (center), director of SCC’s Small Business Center, recently won an “Innovation Award” from the N.C. Community College System Small Business Center Network. Pictured with Henry are Linda H. Weiner (left), N.C. Community College System vice president for engagement and strategic innovation, and Anne Shaw, interim state director for the Small Business Center Network.enry |
For the second straight year, the director of Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center has earned a statewide award.
Tiffany Henry, who was named “Rookie of the Year” last fall, received the “Innovation Award – Services and Collaboration” from the N.C. Community College System Small Business Center Network. Each of the state’s 58 community college’s has a Small Business Center.
Henry’s most-recent honor was based on her efforts in organizing the inaugural Appalachian Farm School, which helped 20 farmer entrepreneurs become more proficient in business management. Henry is in the process of planning the second-annual event, which runs from Jan. 12-March 1.
“Tiffany never ceases to impress us with her innovation and work ethic,” said Dr. Don Tomas, president of SCC. “She works tirelessly, and she has such a great understanding of entrepreneur needs in our area – and how best to meet those needs. We are extremely proud of her continued success and the way she serves existing and aspiring business owners in Jackson, Macon, Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary.”
In her second year at SCC, Henry grew virtually every aspect of the Small Business Center. She offered more seminars, drew more attendees and nearly doubled the one-on-one counseling hours she provided.
For more information about SCC’s Small Business Center and the variety of services it offers, including free upcoming seminars and confidential counseling, contact Henry at t_henry@southwesterncc.edu or 828.339.4211.
Southwestern, which WalletHub ranks among the Top 10 community colleges in the nation, serves Jackson, Macon, Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary. For more information about SCC and the programs it offers, visit your nearest college location or call 828.339.4000.
