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Leadership Biographies

The biographies of the leaders at the New Jersey Small Business Development Center including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer.

 

Brenda B. Hopper–  Biography of the NJSBDC CEO & State Director

Deborah K. Smarth– Biography of the NJSBDC COO & Associate State Director

 

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