Certified Business Advisors O’Brien, Treworgy, Umphrey Recognized
The Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDC), a state-wide program that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, recognized three (3) business advisors who received their Core Competencies Certification from the New England Professional Development (NEPD) group on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Newly certified advisors include Christina O’Brien (Waterville), Eric Treworgy (Ellsworth), and Dan Umphrey (Caribou).
NEPD is a professional development collaboration of the six Small Business Development Centers in New England and includes the Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island programs. The NEPD program provides a comprehensive, core knowledge training program and is a key element of the SBDC’s ability to provide valuable and high-quality services to clients and meet the needs of stakeholders. The certification training is comprised of two elements – participation in specified online technical content and an in-person, two-day intensive group session.
The three newly certified business advisors include:
- Christina O’Brien is located in Waterville and serves small businesses in Northern Kennebec and Somerset County.
- Eric Treworgy is located in Ellsworth and serves small businesses in Hancock & Washington Counties.
- Dan Umphrey is located in Caribou and serves small businesses in Aroostook County.
Left Image Christina O’Brien, Center Image Eric Treworgy, Right Image Dan Umphrey; with Vermont SBDC State Director Linda Rossi and Maine SBDC State Director Mark Delisle at NEPD 2023.
Individuals interested in working with the Maine SBDC can visit www.mainesbdc.org or call 207-780-4420.
Contact:
Jennifer Boutin | jennifer.boutin@maine.edu
Maine SBDC | 207-780-4420 | www.mainesbdc.org