Heather Waits

Education

Ohio University
The Ohio State University
Indiana Wesleyan University

Bio

A Central Ohio native, Heather began her entrepreneurial career at the tender age of 19 while attending The Ohio State University. In 2004, she acquired a small retail business in Columbus and grew it exponentially over 19 years. Now she finds purpose in advising small businesses through the Small Business Development Center at Ohio University.

Research Interests

History, particularly American and WWII
Political Science
Sales Psychology
Business Management
Art
Writing
Music

Publications

Floral Management magazine...I contributed the GROWTH column for monthly publication for 1.5 years

Presentations and Awards

Two-time presenter at Wedding MBA
Three-time presenter at Society of American Florists' annual conventions

Additional Information

Served on the Floral Management (magazine) Advisory Board as well as the Annual Conference Advisory Board for Society of American Florists
Board Member for Great Lakes Floral Association