Bonita Tompkins of New Sharon is a former high school business education instructor who previously owned and operated a business in Boston, Massachusetts. After moving to Maine, an opportunity sent her into the world of teaching. There, she used her prior experience hosting inner-city high-school-aged interns at her family business to captivate and guide young minds toward their fullest potential.

Bonita Tompkins of New Sharon is the founder and executive director of The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in Farmington. Submitted photo
Bonita’s spirit and determination forged a path of continuous growth, and her enthusiasm for witnessing the accomplishments of others not only inspired others, but led her to create the ever-expanding Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
How did you get the idea for The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies? The inception of The Center for…