Mike Schmitt

Having grown up in the family business Mike understands what it takes to get a small business off the ground. In his teens, he started his printing and engraving business, eventually servicing large corporations in the area. Mike spent many years in retail sales, management, and operations in small storefronts to large box stores. He was at the forefront of several technology start-ups, some very successful, some not. Across his years working for large multinational companies, he has focused intensely on product management, product marketing, digital marketing, PR, sales, business development, and strategy. Mike believes in the hands-on involvement of local government, school boards, and community service organizations. Currently, he is serving as a board member for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Springfield Planning Commission. Mike also is highly involved in the Black River Innovation Campus and serves as a mentor for the cohorts going through the business development curriculum.

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