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USU SBDC position attracts eight applicants; advisory board asks to join interviews; two board candidates interviewed
Summary
Utah State University reported eight applicants for a posted Small Business Development Center (SBDC) position; the selection committee currently includes SBDC state and regional leads and the university said it will add a board representative if one is named. The board also interviewed two applicants (Chris Wilson and Melissa) for advisory-board vacancies.
Utah State University officials told the Grand County advisory board the USU Small Business Development Center position has been posted and received eight applicants, and the board discussed including a local representative on the selection committee.
Christian Olsen (USU senior associate vice president) reported the job had been posted for two weeks and, as of his check during the meeting, had eight applicants "— several from the community, and several from outside of the state of Utah." Olsen described the selection committee as including state SBDC leadership and regional SBDC staff and said he would add a board representative to the committee if the board nominates someone.
Board members expressed interest in having at least one advisory-board member participate in interviews. Christian said he welcomed that and asked the board to identify someone to add to the committee before the end of the year if possible; he noted that many university staff take holiday leave and the committee likely will meet after the holidays.
The board then conducted interviews with two applicants for advisory-board seats who were present. Chris Wilson introduced himself as a co‑owner of Kirk Coffee and described community involvement with nonprofits; he identified public lands and the community as primary assets and pointed to housing and workforce shortages and limited small-business supports as the board’s chief challenges. Melissa described volunteer work to help local businesses, cited public‑lands access and human infrastructure as assets, and said cross‑functional communication and visitor pressure are major challenges. Both candidates affirmed willingness to serve and to participate in meetings.
The board did not make appointments at the meeting; members scheduled remaining interviews for Jan. 22 and asked staff to circulate questions and materials so all members and applicants can prepare.
