Williston Economic Development is acknowledging among their own for completing their course of study at a prestigious university.
Ann Kvande, Program Development Coordinator at WED, has actually achieved accreditation in Kent State Universitys Certified Business Advisor program.
The CBA program, developed by the university and its teachers, is created for maximum on-the-job efficiency and provides guarantee to clients that its graduates have business skills, proficiency and knowledge to effectively counsel, guide and notify entrepreneurs.

Williston Economic Development Executive Director Shawn Wenko praised Kvande for her achievement and the impact it will have at WED.
” I am happy to see the work Ann has put in to achieve her certification,” Wenko stated. “Continuing education is a crucial element to our office. We wish to make certain entrepreneurs, financiers, and the public feel comfortable they are dealing with qualified individuals within our field as they walk through our doors consulting.”
Economic Development noted that all personnel within the workplace are registered in the CBA program, with three other employees on track to finish the program later this year.
” I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to take the course and more my knowledge,” Kvande added. “I am excited that I have successfully finished the course and have attained my accreditation.”
The Certified Business Advisor Certificate Program is an on-demand, self-paced eLearning program specially created for experts who recommend little business owners. To maintain CBA accreditation, a minimum of 20 hours per calendar year of continuing education should be finished and documented.

The program provides graduate-level course work including human resource management, marketing and accounting/finance classes. Kvande, who started her career with Economic Development in 2006, attained certification in the CBA program in January 2021.
” Completing the CBA course gave me a better understanding of what a business owner faces in starting an organization,” Kvande discussed. “Gaining a stronger background in finance, marketing and personnels will enable me to much better assist the clients that seek our support.”