LACONIA — Belknap EDC is welcomes Amanda Dudek to the team as the marketing and program navigator. The position is funded by the Small Business Administration Community Navigator Pilot Program, which focuses on addressing the barriers encountered by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and entrepreneurs. Amanda’s role is to help enhance Belknap EDC’s marketing efforts and strategic program initiatives.
Amanda grew up in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School before moving on to Plymouth State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Upon graduation, she obtained a master’s degree in digital marketing, and built a successful career in sales, marketing, and management in southern NH. She has since returned home to build her life in the Lakes Region.
Amanda has worked with local non-profits and schools and is now looking forward to helping businesses in the area thrive.
Amanda says, “I am thrilled to be working for Belknap EDC. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with a few local business owners who have received assistance from Belknap EDC, and it’s so exciting to hear how the organization helped them get their dreams off the ground. I am looking forward to being a part of that.”
Belknap Executive Director, Justin Slattery adds, “We are very excited to welcome Amanda to the team and to work on better supporting the underserved business owners and entrepreneurs in the area.”
To learn more, visit BelknapEDC.org.


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