This week the U.S. Small Business Administration awarded two Kansas Small Business Development Center instructors with its “Boots to Business Instructor of the Year” honor. The University of Kansas’ SBDC Director Will Katz of Lawrence was recognized as one of five 2018 award-winners, while Washburn University business adviser Laurie Pieper of Manhattan was named as one of five runner-ups. “I consider it an honor and a pleasure to work with…