State Star Profiles
The State Star program is sponsored by the Association of Small Business Development Centers. ASBDC recognizes outstanding Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff from each state program. State Stars are nominated by the State SBDC Lead Center based upon the following criteria:
- The nominee is an exemplary performer,
- Makes a significant contribution to the state's SBDC program, and
- Shows a strong commitment to small business
The State Star winners are recognized at the annual ASBDC conference banquet.
2007 State Star

Karen Wilke, Program Specialist (center)
SBDC Juneau
Juneau, Alaska
2006 State Star

Carolyn Pratt, Director (center)
Technology Research & Development Center of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
2005 State Star

Katherine Anderson, Director (center)
Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Anchorage, Alaska
2004 State Star

Elisabeth Ahlvin, Assistant State Director (center)
Alaska SBDC State Office
Anchorage, Alaska
2003 State Star
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Janette Thornton, Business Counselor
Anchorage SBDC
2002 State Star

Mark Gregory, Center Director (left)
Kenai SBDC
2001 State Star

Stella Josephine, Director
BUYAlaska
Anchorage, Alaska
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