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The grant will cover three years of operation.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA center like this is desperately needed in the\u00a0region\u00a0served by Nicholls,\u201d Dr. Shawn Mauldin, dean of the College of Business Administration, said. \u201cOur college and other offices and departments\u00a0around campus constantly receive inquiries\u00a0from constituents needing help with various business-related endeavors.\u00a0The SBDC will be a great resource for those people seeking help. 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