Small Business Breakthroughs – Live Q&A with SBDC Columbus!
Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College for a podcast-style discussion designed to dig into the topics that are impacting your business and keeping you up at night.
In honor of National Small Business Week, we are opening the floor to you.
On May 7th, the Ohio SBDC at Columbus State Community College—recognized as one of the top SBDCs in the nation—is hosting a special live session of Small Business Breakthroughs. This isn’t just a webinar; it is a live Q&A where you can get technical assistance and management advice tailored to your specific industry and stage of business.
From pre-venture startups to established firms, our diverse team of specialists will be online to address your most pressing concerns:
Need a marketing spark? Connect with Tonya Wilson.
Confused about financing? Ask Ellen Harvey.
Looking to go global? Roberta Winch has you covered.
Navigating tech or manufacturing? Kevin Hammond is your expert.
Bilingual assistance? Pamela Alvaro is here for our Spanish-speaking community.
Overall strategy? Led by our Director, Michael Bowers.
When: Wednesday, May 7 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Live via Zoom
Meet the Team: sbdccolumbus.com/about-us/sbdc-team/
Join us and get the practical insights you need to take your next big step. We look forward to seeing you there!
Host: Michael Bowers, CBA – Director, Ohio SBDC at Columbus State Community College
Michael Bowers is a Business Advisor and Director for the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College. The primary focus of the SBDC is to support prospective and existing entrepreneurs as they seek to start and grow businesses in Central Ohio.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the University of North Alabama and a Master’s in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Public Administration from Liberty University.
Michael has worked with entrepreneurs and small business owners for over 30 years, 20 of which have been in Columbus leading the SBDC. He has a diverse business skill set with experience in banking, private equity, strategic planning, leadership, and public sector management.
Michael is the lead instructor for the Basis of A Successful Enterprise (B.A.S.E) business startup training, as well as the host of the Small Business Breakthroughs YouTube series.