Tag Small Business Development Center

Smith-led business center falls far short of goals, gets shuttered

By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
November 21, 2024

Newly-released public records show that the Small Business Development Center operated out of Eastern Oregon University was producing few of the new jobs expected. The university was ordered by a district attorney to release documents related to a center managed by Greg Smith, a state legislator.

Eastern Oregon University ends Greg Smith contract, mum about the circumstances

By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
October 2, 2024

For 16 years, Greg Smith's company held a contract to counsel business owners in northeast Oregon, sponsored by Eastern Oregon University. The university terminated the contract recently but officials won't explain their actions. Smith is a Republican state representative from Heppner.