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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently hired Sherri Daymon as their new rural business development specialist. This outreach position is funded through the Port of Bellingham to help strengthen small businesses in outlying communities and foster economic vitality throughout Whatcom County.

Sherri has a Masters in Business Administration from Western Washington University and previously worked for Brown & Cole Stores, as an information systems instructor at WWU and as an assistant store manager with a local paper retailer. Sherri has a broad range of experience in financial statement analysis, software instruction, strategic planning and performance measurement.

“With the financial support of the Port, we are now able to expand our services to the rural areas of Whatcom County with technical assistance counseling. Sherri will be working one-on-one with business owners and managers, offering direct support to the communities of Point Roberts, Blaine, Ferndale, Lynden, Birch Bay, Everson-Nooksack and the Mt. Baker Foothills,” says Tom Dorr, SBDC director. Sheri brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm and looks forward to working with small business owners throughout Whatcom County assisting them with loan packaging, marketing research and strategies, personnel issues, business plan development and general problem solving.

The Small Business Development Center is part of Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics. The SBDC offers free confidential counseling, conferences and seminars for small businesses. The center is funded through the Small Business Administration, Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics, the cities of Bellingham and Sumas, the Port of Bellingham and community donations.

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