Alan Badgley has been awarded the Kansas Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) State Star for 2016. This award recognizes business consultants and staff in the SBDC program who have demonstrated exemplary work performance, significant contribution to the organization's economic development efforts and a strong commitment to small businesses. Badgley, who serves dual roles as both an associate regional director and business advisor with the Kansas SBDC at Wichita State University, was recognized for his exceptional work with clients in Small Business Innovative Research funding, guiding companies through the development of business strategy, and working with business owners to identify technology commercialization opportunities. In the above photo (l to r) are C.E. "Tee" Rowe, president and CEO, America's SBDC; Badgley; and Greg Panichello, Kansas SBDC state director.
