Podcast Topic: Educational

Executive and Professional Development

With: Dr. Durwin Long

Durwin A Long, Ph.D. leads the development and delivery of executive and professional development programs at the University of St Thomas. These programs build the leadership capacity of individuals and the organizations they serve. In this podcast we discover that thousands of participants benefit from more than 200 programs offered thru the Opus College of Business.

The Small Business Development Center at St. Thomas

With: Mike Ryan

Michael A Ryan is the director of the Small Business Development Center (DBDC) at the University of St Thomas. The SBDC provides business consulting services to small business in the Twin Cities Metro area. This service can help business owners develop strategies, attract customers, increase sales and improve profitability along with a broad range of other offerings. Mr Ryan is also involved in the Growing America Through Entrepreneurship (GATE) program which helps individuals start businesses and is funded by the US Department of Labor.