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2012 National Center of Excellence Award Winner
LCC SBDC director nominated as OSBDCN’s state shining star for 2012 Eugene OR: James Lindly, director of the Lane
Community College Small Business Development Center has been nominated as the
OSBDCN’s 2012 State Shining Star. “Jim serves as an entrepreneurial fountain of ideas for all
aspects of business management, finance, research and marketing and so
graciou According
to Andrea R. Testi, Treasure Valley Community College BizCenter director, who
wrote the nomination letter, Jim
far exceeds the expectations of the OSBDCN’s criteria for 2012 OSBDCN State
Star. In the letter she sates, “Jim is an exemplary performer, a significant
contributor to the OSBDCN programs, and demonstrates a strong commitment to
small businesses. . . He
inspires others to join him in exceeding service expectations and needs. His
attitude is that everyone, pulling together, can make the LCC BizCenter [Small
Business Development Center or SBDC] an exceptional place to work and the best
place for small businesses to get an entrepreneurial education and mentorship.
He maintains excellent relations by assessing and responding to constituents’
needs. Jim takes ownership of each challenge presented to the LCC BizCenter and
follows through to its resolution.” Jim
has been with the OSBDCN and Lane Community College since April 1997. He started
as a part time hourly instructor; developed and taught Smooth Selling the Seven C’s, and
instructed various other classes such as Going Into Business. He then moved into
part time faculty/director of the SBDC and Employer Training Services and
eventually moved into the full time director position in 2002. His past
experiences provide him with an extensive knowledge base from which to draw on
to make his SBDC director position and his value to the OSBDCN that much more
expansive and valuable. Glenda
Poling, manager Lane County Community & Economic Development Division,
writes “It is with great pleasure I support the nomination of Jim Lindly for the
State Star award. As an economic development practitioner for all of Lane
County, when I think of superior support from partner organizations, Jim Lindly
at LCC's Small Business Development Center tops the list. Jim is always ready to
assist our endeavors, whether it is by helping a local entrepreneur launch their
first business, assisting a second-phase business through its growing pains, or
even helping recruit or retain large corporations. Jim's collaboration has
helped us attract, grow and retain businesses at every level. One of Jim's
greatest strengths is that of a problem solver, so when a ‘puzzler’ presents
itself, I can count on him to be the first at the table to help identify our
clients' needs, help them develop new skills through classes and workshops - and
his repertoire of business referral sources is endless. His helpfulness as an
economic development partner includes his customized approaches to meet the
specific and individual needs of our clients. The County as a whole has
benefitted from Jim's efforts and I'm pleased to support this nomination.” According
to Ben Sappington, director, Regional Prosperity Initiative Eugene Area Chamber
of Commerce, “…Jim's management style and presence in the community is
refreshing. There isn't an event or program Jim won't sponsor with his limited
resources or his time. Everyone always looks forward to a meeting with Jim; you
know something is going to get done and that you will have a lot of fun doing
it. Jim might have invented the word collaboration. Jim is one of the few
business professionals who understands the meaning of the word and doesn't
confuse it with delegation. I am proud to call Jim a colleague and friend. There
isn't anything Jim wouldn't do for you professionally or personally. Jim is an
outstanding community leader and manager whom I aspire to be more like every
day.” Jason
Barnhart, Springfield Chamber of Commerce says, “Jim Lindly is an outstanding
candidate for any recognition of leadership. As an active connector in
education, economy, and local business, we have relied on Jim's expertise,
leadership, and can-do attitude for several cooperative projects involving local
business and business education and resources. Jim has spearheaded a new
project, Lane Business Link, that brings together multiple public and private
agencies for the benefit of business and entrepreneurs in our community, one of
which being the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. We value the connection we
have in Jim, and firmly qualify his skills in communication, problem solving,
and leadership.” Jim
Lindly can be reached at (541) 463-4621 or by email at lindlyj@lanecc.edu. ### Contact
Information: Shill Meads, (541) 463-4622 or
meads@lanecc.edu 
sly shares his knowledge and expertise with others.” stated Michael
Lainoff, OSBDCN director, quoting from the nomination letter.
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