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Edison Community College
Minnich is new SBDC
Director and Workforce Sales Development
Edison Community College is pleased to announce and welcome Lori
Minnich as the Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
and workforce sales development. Minnich will be responsible for
providing consultation for small business start-ups and growing
businesses throughout the Upper Miami Valley. Additionally, she joins
the Edison’s Business and Industry sales team.
“I was drawn to the role of SBDC Director because it allows me to
combine my past business experiences and education,” said Minnich.
“It’s a really nice blend of previous positions that I’ve held and
enjoyed.”
Minnich comes to Edison as a seasoned entrepreneur, owning two
successful small businesses. She began her first business venture
managing corporate health and wellness programs for Fortune 500
companies and smaller local businesses, coordinating their efforts to
reduce rising health care costs and improve employee health and
wellness.
Following her initial business venture, Minnich provided expertise and
services as an interior decorator, for both commercial and residential
clients in Las Vegas and throughout Ohio.
Minnich holds a Masters of Education from Bowling Green State
University. Additionally, she has completed numerous certifications in
Corporate Training, Six Sigma, AGILE Process Design, Sandler Sales
Training and GrowthWheel business certification.
“We are very excited about having Lori as part of our team,” said Peggy
Wiggins, Director of the Business and Industry Center at Edison. “Her
past experiences as a small business owner and a corporate trainer will
be invaluable as she works with not only start-up businesses but others
that are thriving and growing. She has many ideas for both our SBDC and
corporate clients.”
Outside of work, Minnich is an active member of Troy Noon Optimist and
volunteers her time in the community with D.R.E.A.M animal rescue, Troy
Strawberry Festival and 4-H programs. Ms. Minnich resides in Troy with
her two daughters.
The Ohio Small Business Development Centers Network is the premier
technical assistance program for Ohio’s small businesses. The SBDC at
Edison provides no-cost, confidential, in-depth, one-on-one counseling
for businesses that will or currently employ under 500 employees.
Additional services include training, e-counseling, quality-based
assessments, technical assistance, loan packaging guidance, and
information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs.
To set up an appointment for free business consultation, contact Lori
Minnich at lminnich@edisonohio.edu. For a complete list of services and
training opportunities offered by the Business and Industry Center
visit www.edisonohio.edu/training.
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