NJSBDC 2007 Legislative Awards 11/30/2007
NJSBDC Associate State Director Deborah Smarth, and State Director Brenda Hopper presented legislators with their awards at the Business Growth Success Awards Luncheon on November 30, 2007 for their outstanding support of the NJSBDC mission and assistance to small business owners.

U. S. Congress

“NJSBDC Advocate”
Congressman Christopher H. Smith (District 4)

N.J. Legislature

“NJSBDC Advocate”
Assemblyman Kevin J. O’Toole (District 40)
Assemblyman Jerry B. Green (District 22)
Senator Paul A. Sarlo (District 36)

“NJSBDC Legislative Champion of the Year”
Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula (District 17)

“NJSBDC Business Advocate of the Year”
Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald (District 6)
Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (District 20)

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NJSBDC associate state director Deborah Smarth introduces Legislative Awards

"We look forward to our continued partnership with all members of the Legislature, and urge them to act upon initiatives to strengthen the climate for small businesses. We also look ahead to advancing our work with the Governor’s Office of Economic Growth in furthering the pursuit of small business opportunities."

Asm. Kevin O'Toole, Smarth and Asm. Jerry Green
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NJSBDC State Director Brenda Hopper, Asm. O'Toole, Smarth 04. Asm. O'Toole

"NJSBDC contributes greatly to the State economy through its comprehensive services aimed at small business, helping them develop and grow."

Assemblyman Kevin O’Toole
(Legislative District 40 – part of Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties)

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NJSBDC State Director Brenda Hopper, Asm. Green, Smarth

“I am honored to receive this award from the NJ Small Business Development Centers. As the Assemblyman for the 22nd District it is a privilege to support the NJSBDC. I believe strongly in the support of small businesses. They fuel the economy of this state, and without your help, it would be difficult for small businesses to find their way."

Assemblyman Jerry Green
(Legislative District 22 part of Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties)

Hopper, Jim Sorley, Smarth

(Jim Sorley accepted on behalf of Congressman Chris Smith)

“Every successful small business owner started with an idea. The in-depth assistance Small Business Development Centers provide - in our state of New Jersey and across the nation - help entrepreneurs advance their ideas into innovative and successful business plans that can increase sales, generate revenue and retain and create new jobs along the way."

Congressman Christopher H. Smith
(4th Congressional District – part of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties)

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Hopper, Sen. Paul Sarlo,Smarth

"I am grateful to be recognized with 'The Business Advocate Award' from the NJSBDC for my work on behalf of small businesses in New Jersey. Serving on average 22,000 entrepreneurs and small business owners annually, the NJSBDC has made formidable contributions to the State economy by empowering small business with the tools necessary to develop and grow."

Senator Paul A. Sarlo
(Legislative District 36 – part of Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties)