U.S. SBA AND THE DESTINY CENTER PRESENT
FIRST FRIDAY “ASK THE EXPERT SERIES”
Ask The Expert Series on Women Owned Businesses and
Branding Yourself and Your Business.
The Destiny Center is
designed to support the
successful development of
entrepreneurs in Central
Ohio by providing office
space, as well as business and
life coaching workshops.
1561 Old Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH
Do You Know Your Brand?
Do You Know How to Brand and Promote Your Business?
Come learn how to brand your business from some expert Women Owned Businesses!
The Columbus District U.S. Small Business Administration is proud to announce the “First Friday Ask the
Expert Series”. This monthly series is designed to bring various industry experts to answer your questions
on a variety of topics concerning your business and network with professionals from all areas. You never
know who you will meet!
614.569.4958
The U.S. Small Business Administration will moderate the discussion and give you an opportunity to ask
the questions that keep you as an Entrepreneur up all night.
www.destinypartners.org
This session will include several local experts that can answer those questions. All for FREE!
Upcoming Ask The Expert
October 2, 2015, 11:00-11:30 Lunch and Networking (Lunch provided by Fifth Third Bank)
Series:
November 6, 2015
Veteran Owned Business
Cosponsorship Authorization #140593-171. SBA’s
participation in this
cosponsored activity is not
an endorsement of the views,
opinions, products or
services of any cosponsor or
other
person or entity.
11:30-12:30 Panel Discussion
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THE MODERATOR
Barry Darryl Peel is an Economic Development Specialist, Veteran
Representative and Affordable Care Act Specialist with the U.S. Small Business
Administration, Columbus District Office. Barry is responsible for creating and
maintaining relationships with banks, chambers, economic development
agencies, small businesses and small business assistance agencies. Barry brings
All SBA programs and
over 17 years’ experience working with small businesses, especially Minority,
services are extended to
Women and Immigrant owned.
the public on a
nondiscriminatory basis.
Barry has held positions as Vice President of Operations at South Central Ohio
Minority Supplier Development Council, Business Development Specialist with
Economic Development for the City of Columbus and Purchasing Manager at
Honda Manufacturing of America. He is also a 21 year veteran of the U. S. Air
Force.
Barry holds a MBA in Information Systems Management and a MBA in
Healthcare Administration.
Originally from East Orange, New Jersey, Barry has found a second home in
Columbus for 17 years and is married with a 16 year old son.
SEE NEXT PAGE TO VIEW PANELIST BIO’S.
Amber Mabry, Owner, A Payne’s Designs
"Amber Mabry is a goal-oriented, outspoken, positive woman FULL of purpose. She enjoys networking, learning everything about
business and great conversations!
After graduating from Columbus College of Art & Design, she worked in various roles before launching A Payne's Designs (2011), a
local all-star graphic design company.
As a leader in the marketing and design industry, Amber provides elite design services to help small businesses, non-profit
organizations and entrepreneurs stand out and professionally compete in the marketplace."
Linda Pringle Evans, Founder and President of Pringle Business
Consulting, LLC.
Linda Pringle Evans is the founder and president of Pringle Business Consulting, LLC. She is devoted to empowering women
entrepreneurs to show up and stand out in their niche.
Linda has created a brand signature system (Your “S” Factor Brand Distinction) a process clarifying and communicating what
makes your brand different and significant – using those qualities to attract your ideal client. She brings clarity and demand to
your brand thus enabling you to communicate your message more authentically, powerfully and effectively to attract the right
audience and ultimately make more money.
Linda is ready to help position you as an authority, gain greater visibility and attract more clients.
Tia Ramey, Owner, Ramey Marketing LLC
Tia Ramey is the Owner of Ramey Marketing LLC., a local Internet Marketing Agency located in the Short North. She received her
BFA from the Columbus College and Art and Design, and attended Franklin University for graduate school where she studied
Marketing and Communication. Having many years of experience in sales as well as Social Media Management she is very
passionate about supporting small businesses and helping them achieve their goals by helping them understand how to utilize
the Internet as a sales tool.
Rhonda D. Robinson, founder and President of RDR Strategic
Communications, LLC.
Rhonda D. Robinson has been in business for approximately 14 years. She is the founder and President of RDR Strategic
Communications, LLC.
RDR works with Non-Profit Organizations and small businesses to assist in their efforts to identify and stand out in their
particular target markets, with a concentration on addressing "Outreach Initiatives." Rhonda has developed a Brand
Specialization in working with Non-Profits to develop specific branding to facilitate their Outreach Initiatives. This is done
with an understanding that Non-Profits rely upon and compete for funding for their programming, services, etc. from
virtually the same major corporations, grant funds and foundations. Therefore, a clearly defined and identifiable Brand is
critical to effective communication of your message to your target market and successful fund raising efforts.
Rhonda has also found that this type of strategy works well with small businesses. She stands ready to work with you to
assist in moving your Non-Profit or small business to the next level.