Donna Treece has been appointed as the new Eastern Shore SBDC Counselor, filling the position left vacant by George Bryan’s retirement. Based at the Eastern Shore Chamber in Melfa, she will start offering counseling services from the fifteenth of April. Treece, an East Tennessee native, will work part-time and will be supported by the SBDC team, having access to extensive research tools and databases to help the diverse small business community on the Eastern Shore. Her unique skills and talents were highlighted by the Executive Director of SBDC, Jim Carroll, who welcomed her as a crucial addition to their team.
Introduction
Donna Treece was recently named to serve as the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads (SBDC) business counselor for the Eastern Shore. Her office will be located at the Eastern Shore Chamber in Melfa. She was selected to fill the vacancy following George Bryan’s retirement after serving for 12 years and will be available for counseling services starting on the fifteenth of April.
Background
A native of East Tennessee and mother of five children, Donna will be working on a part-time basis. She will receive direct support from the staff of the SBDC and will also have access to all the research tools and databases to assist her in providing services to the diverse small business community on the Shore.
Executive Director’s Statement
Jim Carroll, the Executive Director for the SBDC stated: “Donna is a welcome addition to our SBDC team. She fills a critical position in helping us in fulfilling our mission of helping small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. She brings some singularly unique skills and talents which will greatly contribute to her effectiveness as a counselor.”
Contact Information
Donna can be reached by email at donna_treece@live.com or by telephone through the Eastern Shore Chamber at 757-787-2460.
About Hampton Roads SBDC
The Hampton Roads SBDC is part of the VSBDC Network under the direction of the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. It is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration and through local funding partners. Founded in 1990, the Center has provided counseling for over 8,800 clients and helped them generate over $165 million in debt and equity financing.
Question & Answer
1. Who is the new Eastern Shore SBDC Counselor?
Donna Treece has been appointed as the new Eastern Shore SBDC Counselor.
2. When will Donna Treece start offering counseling services?
Donna Treece will start offering counseling services from the fifteenth of April.
3. What support will Donna Treece receive in her role as SBDC Counselor?
Donna Treece will be supported by the SBDC team and will have access to extensive research tools and databases to help the diverse small business community on the Eastern Shore.
4. How can Donna Treece be contacted?
Donna Treece can be reached by email at donna_treece@live.com or by telephone through the Eastern Shore Chamber at 757-787-2460.
