Paul Leone is the Industrial Development Agency consultant for all Western New York IDA’s. A long-time advocate for small business in our community, he has also shown consistent support for SBA's programs and services and is an active member of SBA's Buffalo District Advisory Council. His eager support, advice and opinions regarding the effectiveness of and need for SBA programs, particularly the Buffalo district throughout the years have become a foundation from which we have generated many SBA Buffalo successes. This year, he will be given the 2012 District Director’s Small Business Week Special Recognition Award for her years of service and dedication to area small businesses, SCORE Buffalo Niagara and his ongoing support of Buffalo SBA.