Ep135 Andy Donahue

Andy Donahue: Minnesota State Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Join us for a conversation with a statewide leader who has dedicated his career to supporting small businesses. Andy’s journey has taken him from his early days at Wells Fargo, to serving as a regional SBDC director in Wisconsin, and ultimately back to his hometown of Duluth to lead Minnesota’s SBDC network. Across nine regional centers, Andy and his team help entrepreneurs at every stage—whether launching a startup, expanding their operations, or navigating the challenges of long-term growth and sustainability. In this episode, he shares the collaborative efforts driving local economic development and the inspiring stories of working shoulder-to-shoulder with small business owners.🎙️ Brought to you by our episode sponsors: Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery & Distillery, South Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and Community Bank#GetDeepPodcast #SouthernMinnesota #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AaronJones #WesOtto