Director
Small Business Development Center
Simms Center on Main 111
dorothy.lane@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-3336
Dorothy’s career with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app Small Business Development Center began in 1999 when she joined the staff as the training coordinator. Since that time, Dorothy has taken on the role of a business consultant and currently serves as the Center’s Director. In this role, Dorothy ensures that small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the Center’s five-county territory in Northeastern Pennsylvania have access to the technical assistance they need to succeed.
Dorothy’s received her BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and her MBA from ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app. In addition, she is a graduate of Leadership Wilkes-Barre. Her background includes experience in market analysis and human resources. Dorothy serves on the board of directors of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Industrial Fund along with several Chamber committees and is a past board member for Metro Action, Inc.
Outside of the SBDC, Dorothy is active in her community, working with a variety of non-profit organizations.