Davis, regional director of the MI-SBTDC for Southwest Michigan, was chosen by the MI-SBTDC for being an outstanding performer, making major strides in developing the program in the region and showing a strong commitment to small business in Michigan.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize Tamara Davis for her extraordinary work in serving Michigan's entrepreneurs and small business owners,” says Carol Lopucki, MI-SBTDC state director. “Tamara possesses tremendous business acumen, leadership skills and peer respect. She contributes in a dynamic way to the SBTDC network at large.”
Davis brings an extensive academic background to the MI-SBTDC as well as practical business experience from both the private and public sectors. As regional director, she has increased the visibility and awareness of the center throughout Southwest Michigan.
She has served on committees, engaged with regional partners and spoke at regional events to promote the awareness of the MI-SBTDC services. The Southwest Michigan region served over 350 clients in 2010 with a satisfaction rate of 96.8 percent. Its regional clients created 153 new jobs in 2010 and increased capital formation 14 percent to over $16 million.
Davis accepted the award at a special reception during the 2011 MI-SBTDC network conference in Traverse City.
About MI-SBTDC
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center is the “Feet on the Street” providing counseling, training and market research for Michigan’s new business ventures, existing small businesses, expanding new businesses, new technology companies and innovators.
The Southwest Michigan MI-SBTDC regional office is located at Western Michigan University in the Haworth College of Business, in Kalamazoo. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of the Southwest Michigan MI-SBTDC office by calling 269.387.6004 or visiting www.misbtdc.org.
Tamara Davis – Bio
Davis earned her bachelor's degree from the Haworth College of Business in 1988 with a concentration in advertising and marketing. She earned her MBA from WMU in 1999. After many years in advertising, she joined the Vermont Secretary of Administration's office under then-Gov. Howard Dean.
Upon returning to Michigan, Davis joined Kalamazoo College, serving in various capacities including director of operations of the L. Lee Stryker Center. She served as project manager of the economic development group regional EDGE and as a MI-SBTDC business consultant. In 2003, she joined Davenport University as the department coordinator of the Management, Marketing and Legal departments for the Battle Creek, Holland and Kalamazoo Davenport University locations.
Davis became the regional director of the MI-SBTDC at WMU in 2009.
