Beginning a creative design business while still a student at the University of Southern Maine, Ms. McKinnell expanded her studio to include a website consultancy along with high quality graphic design. She is also much in demand as A speaker, focusing on issues of branding, online marketing and the value of social media. In June of 2009, her company moved to larger premises to accommodate a growing team.
For her continuing success in starting and growing her business as well as sharing her insights with students and the business community at large, the Maine Small Business Administration is proud to recognize her achievements by presenting Becky McKinnell with the 2010 Maine SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.