By Nancy Kooienga
Director of Marketing & Communications
The Michigan Small Business Development Center (Michigan SBDC) recently named Jeanne LaSargeBono to the position of Director of Finance & Grants.
About LaSargeBono
In her expanded role, LaSargeBono is responsible for the financial operations of the SBDC and strategic input as a member of the executive team. She will manage grants and compliance, financial reporting of regions, funds that provide grants to business accelerators and small businesses, and events. LaSargeBono will partner closely with statewide host institution Grand Valley State University.
“Jeanne has shown a financial discipline that ensures small businesses receive the support services they need,” said Michigan SBDC CEO and Executive Director J.D. Collins. “Jeanne also demonstrated an extremely high level of collaboration with SBA and MEDC, to whom we are required to provide regular reporting.”
LaSargeBono responded, “I’m thrilled to be part of an incredible team of like-minded professionals who are committed to help make Michigan small businesses succeed. My job is to empower our consultants with the financial resources they need to focus on our clients.”
LaSargeBono joined the Michigan SBDC in 2021. Prior to the Michigan SBDC, she was the executive director of the Greater Grand Rapids American Heart Association | American Stroke Association.
MSBDC Resources
The Michigan SBDC provides no-cost consulting, business education, market research and technology commercialization to new and existing businesses throughout Michigan’s 83 counties.
Michiganders looking to start or grow a business can connect to free export services, market research, cybersecurity resources and business education through the Michigan SBDC.
