The Inland Empire and Coachella Valley Women's Business Centers are programs of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Public Administration at California State University San Bernardino. Ms. Skiljan has an extensive business background which includes nearly 20 years working closely with a small business owner, 3 years experience at the University of California Riverside as Assistant Director - Center for Entrepreneurial Management and Assistant Director - Executive Education overseeing grant funded entrepreneurial programs and 3 years of delivering consulting and training services to small businesses as a Consultant at the Inland Empire SBDC. During her time at the SBDC, she consulted with over 500 businesses (more than 165 women owned businesses), helping her clients to secure approximately $4 million in loans, venture capital, government contracts, exports, and increases in sales and profitability. Michelle is also a certified NxLevel Instructor, and has taught both short and long term training courses throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The variety of course subjects cover most of the spectrum of business topics at levels ranging from the beginner to the advanced courses.