SBDC Network Awards 2025

The Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) team received several top honors recognizing the outstanding work done to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the region.

Top Statewide Honors Received by the Southwest Indiana SBDC:

Center of the Year – the highest distinction an SBDC can receive, recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration

Highest Performing Center – for the strongest overall performance metrics across the state

Educator of the Year – for delivering trainings to over 900 participants across both in-person and virtual formats

Stellar Service – awarded in a three-way tie for regions receiving the best client feedback from periodic surveys conducted across the state

Individual Team Awards:

Catherine King (Office Manager) – Rising Star for excellence and continued growth across multiple focus areas

Julie Folz (Business Advisor) – Most Clients Counseled (Part-Time) with 181 entrepreneurs supported and Most Business Starts (Part-Time) with 21 new businesses assisted

Grant Glackman (Business Advisor) – $1 Million Club for helping clients access over $1M in capital infusion

These awards reflect the passion and tireless dedication of the team to fuel business success and economic vitality across Southwest Indiana.