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September 21, 2021
Maureen Henderson, Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center
Maureen Henderson has been named as the new Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She replaces previous director, Lynn Oswald who retired on September 1 after 12 years in the role.
Maureen has served the Niagara SBDC for more than 14 years as a business advisor. Prior to this position, she was employed in the banking and financial industry and was a successful business owner. Maureen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University. A life-long learner, she earned her Advanced Certification as a business advisor with the New York Small Business Development Center in 2019. Maureen enjoys all aspects of helping clients with their businesses, and her specialty lays in procurement, including government contracting and women, minority, and veteran certifications.
Maureen is an engaged community leader and enjoys being active within Niagara County. She has served as Treasurer of the Board for Lockport Main Street, Inc. since 2016. In addition, she previously served as both President and Vice President of the Newfane Business Association, Chairperson of the Newfane Town Celebration, and led the town’s Beautification Grant Committee.
She has been presented with several awards from various organizations, including: Buffalo Region SBA’s Women in Business Champion award, Newfane Business Association’s Business Person of the Year award, and Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 award. Maureen resides in Olcott, NY with her husband, Charlie; son, Sam; and daughter Isabelle.
For more information on the Niagara SBDC, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call 716-210-2515.
September 21, 2021
Maureen Henderson has been named as the new Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She replaces previous director, Lynn Oswald who retired on September 1 after 12 years in the role.
Maureen has served the Niagara SBDC for more than 14 years as a business advisor. Prior to this position, she was employed in the banking and financial industry and was a successful business owner. Maureen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University. A life-long learner, she earned her Advanced Certification as a business advisor with the New York Small Business Development Center in 2019. Maureen enjoys all aspects of helping clients with their businesses, and her specialty lays in procurement, including government contracting and women, minority, and veteran certifications.
Maureen is an engaged community leader and enjoys being active within Niagara County. She has served as Treasurer of the Board for Lockport Main Street, Inc. since 2016. In addition, she previously served as both President and Vice President of the Newfane Business Association, Chairperson of the Newfane Town Celebration, and led the town’s Beautification Grant Committee.
She has been presented with several awards from various organizations, including: Buffalo Region SBA’s Women in Business Champion award, Newfane Business Association’s Business Person of the Year award, and Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 award. Maureen resides in Olcott, NY with her husband, Charlie; son, Sam; and daughter Isabelle.
For more information on the Niagara SBDC, visit niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/ or call 716-210-2515.
Maureen Henderson, Director of the SUNY Niagara Small Business Development Center
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