Communication Associate: Public Relations | Lori Melton | lmelton@d.umn.edu | (218) 726-8830
May 28, 2013 Sandi Larson | Program/Project Specialist | Center for Economic Development | 218-726-7298 | slarson1@d.umn.edu
Lori Melton | Communication Associate | External Affairs | 218 726-8830 | lmelton@d.umn.edu
UMD CED's Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center presented 'Excellence in Partnering' award by the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognized the Northeast
Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), part of UMD's Center for
Economic Development, on May 23, for its extraordinary contributions made in the
delivery of IRS products, services and education to Small Business/Self-Employed
customers.
The IRS selected the Northeast Minnesota SBDC for an "Excellence in Partnering"
award, given in recognition of the SBDC's partnership with the IRS, Small Business/
Self-Employed Division, to educate and serve America's taxpayers.
"The Internal Revenue Service is honored to recognize your team for their hard
work and dedication to America's taxpayers and we thank you for choosing to be
an integral part of our outreach effort," wrote Karen Brehmer, IRS stakeholder
liaison, in a letter to UMD CED Director Elaine Hansen. "Because of loyal partners
like you, millions of taxpayers have the IRS information they need to meet their tax
responsibilities."
The UMD Center for Economic Development is a joint program of the UMD Labovitz
School of Business and Economics, the Natural Resources Research Institute,
and the Swenson College of Science and Engineering. UMD Center for Economic
Development provides technical assistance to individuals who have an interest in
starting or expanding a business in Northeastern Minnesota. Its web address is
umdced.com; its phone number is 218-726-7298.
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