The Small Business Marketing Department was founded in July, 2004, by Linda Carlisle, MSIMC.

A seasoned marketing professional with 20+ years in marketing and communications, Ms. Carlisle has played a leading role in marketing for Fortune 500 companies and a number of entrepreneurial concerns.

Ms. Carlisle’s particular area of expertise is corporate branding. In addition to her strategic capabilities, Ms Carlisle is a talented writer and designer. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Roosevelt University with a Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications and a Bachelors in Business Administration. She holds an Associates Degree in Art, and studied design at the Chicago Academy of Art.