The proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the , a prestigious statewide event celebrating outstanding contributions across °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s nine regional small business development centers.
“It was a true honor to attend the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC Network’s Annual Awards Celebration and recognize our incredible team members for their hard work, dedication and years of service," said Carl Hadden, regional director of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½. "Their commitment to supporting small businesses continues to make a lasting impact across our 10-County Tampa Bay region.â€

Aubri Shauger-Haley
Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award:
Aubri Shauger-Haley
Aubri Shauger-Haley, MBA, CCA, has been honored with the Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s small business community. Shauger-Haley serves as a Business Manager and Procurement Specialist for the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program at Pinellas County and as a Business Consultant for the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) subcenter. She has helped °®¶¹´«Ã½ small businesses secure more than $75 million in government contracts, opening doors to new opportunities and long-term growth.

Stephanie Ordonez (left) with °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½ Associate Director Stacey Dadd
Ambassador of the Year Award:
Stephanie Ordoñez
Stephanie Ordoñez, Communications and Marketing Officer at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½, has been named the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Ambassador of the Year. This award recognizes her advocacy and dedication to promoting the resources and services of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½. In her role, Ordoñez leads efforts to raise awareness of the center’s no-cost consulting and training opportunities for small businesses. Through innovative and engaging social media campaigns, she helps amplify the impact of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½ in the entrepreneurial community.
In addition, several team members were honored for their years of service: 15 Years: Selma Canas, Kurt Forster, and Yolanda Goodloe; 10 Years: Karen Krymski and Corey McCaster; 5 Years: Greg Manning. These recognitions reflect the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s continued commitment
to excellence in serving the small business community.
About the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½
The °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at °®¶¹´«Ã½ helps create a better °®¶¹´«Ã½ for all by providing businesses
the expertise and resources needed to succeed and grow. The °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC at the University
of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ is a member of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC Network, a statewide partnership
program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in
part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of °®¶¹´«Ã½,
and other private and public partners, with the University of West °®¶¹´«Ã½ serving
as the network’s headquarters. Full funding disclosure available at . °®¶¹´«Ã½ SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language
assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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