Small Business Breakthroughs with Tonya Wilson, SBDC #SBDCDay

SBDC Day Edition!

Join the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College in partnership with the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center for a podcast-style discussion tackling your business’s biggest challenges and seizing its greatest opportunities. Gain expert insights, practical solutions, and proven strategies to overcome obstacles and drive success. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take your business to the next level!

Join us on SBDC Day for this edition of Small Business Breakthroughs as we dive into effective marketing strategies with expert Tonya Wilson. Learn how to build or refine your brand, craft a powerful marketing plan, and connect with your customers in a way that drives sales. Tonya will cover essential topics, including identifying your target audience, setting clear marketing goals, and leveraging social media to expand your reach. This is your chance to gain practical insights that can elevate your business and set you apart from the competition. Don’t miss out—unlock the strategies you need for marketing success!

Featured Guest: Tonya Wilson

Tonya Wilson is a Certified Business Advisor for the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College where she provides marketing, capital access, operations and general advising services to small business owners. Tonya is also responsible for the branding and marketing strategy for the Center, program development and the coordination and promotion of over 200 training programs and events annually. Tonya’s education background includes an Associate Degree in Multimedia Production, a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, and a Masters in Marketing and Communication. She also holds a certificate from Columbus State Community College in Training and Development, is a LERN Certified Program Planner and a Professional Certified Marketer of the American Marketing Association.

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.