“Small businesses are the backbone of Oklahoma’s economy, and are especially important to the livelihood of House District 1,” Dempsey said. “It’s quite an honor to be recognized as a champion for our small businesses by this organization that does so much to sustain them and to help them thrive and grow.”
Dempsey was recognized for his work to support small businesses through advocating for SBDC’s presence in his local communities and the state, providing referrals, or assisting in seeing that there is support for business advisement and training in his House district.
Since 1984, the Oklahoma SBDC has been Oklahoma’s most comprehensive business consulting network and has helped more than 150,000 Oklahomans achieve their entrepreneurial dreams of starting and owning a successful small business. Business owners in any of Oklahoma’s 77 counties can receive no-cost business advising on a range of services from any of the 19 locations. The Oklahoma SBDC is funded, in part, by the Small Business Administration and has a variety of financial partnerships including the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, as well as higher education institutions, technology centers, community consortiums, and underserved community groups. The Oklahoma SBDC has impacted Oklahoma’s economy through business start-ups, job growth, and increased business sustainability.
Eddy Dempsey serves District 1 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes McCurtain County and part of Le Flore County.
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