Julie Samson is a business strategist and entrepreneurship educator dedicated to helping small-business owners become surefooted and agile in today’s rapidly changing business environment.  With more than 20 years’ experience as a small-business owner, Julie has helped hundreds of local entrepreneurs develop their business ideas and achieve business milestones. Julie holds that entrepreneurship and innovation are essential life skills, and she is committed to working collaboratively to help SBCC students create livelihoods and establish financial resiliency through entrepreneurship and innovation, ultimately benefitting our community.