Maureen has been with the Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center since November of 2007. She has received her advanced certification from the NY Small Business Development Center and has experience as a successful small business owner. She worked for three years in the banking industry in financial services. Maureen graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor's Degree in finance and Masters of Business Administration. Maureen is a New York State Certified Business Advisor with a specialties in social media, and procurement, including government contracting and women, minority and veteran certifications. In 2012 Maureen was honored with the Buffalo Region SBA's Women in Business Champion award for her work with assisting women owned businesses. In the same year she was also named Business Person of the Year by the Newfane Business Association where Mrs. Henderson has held the positions of president, vice president and chairperson of the Newfane Town Celebration. . In 2014 Mrs. Henderson was honored as one of Buffalo’s 40 Under 40. She currently serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Lockport Main Street Inc. Specialties; Government Contracting, Procurement, Women Owned Business Certification, Minority Owned Business Certification, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Certification, Veteran Business Certification, Social Media Marketing, Internet Marketing Consultant, Business Adviser in Niagara County, NY, Financial Projections, Business Plan Development