Small & Mighty Business Series | Leveraging Online Marketing & Social Media

You're invited to the Small & Mighty Business Series, sponsored by Envision Advertising Design & Video Production.

Join us each month for a power-packed lunch and learn session tailored exclusively for small businesses with up to 30 employees.

Are you a business professional looking to strengthen your online presence and engagement? Join us for our next workshop in the Small & Mighty Business Series: Leveraging Online Marketing & Social Media. This interactive event is designed to provide you with the actionable insights and tools you need to elevate your business's digital footprint.

Cheri Bales, owner of Hannah/Gold Communications and a Certified SCORE Certified Mentor, Subject Matter Expert, LiveChat Mentor, and national webinar presenter for SCORE, will give you five tools you can begin implementing right away that will help you increase your online presence and social media engagement, including:

• Tool 1: A Robust Website: Discover how a well-designed, user-friendly website is the cornerstone of your online marketing strategy.
• Tool 2: Google Business Profile: Learn to optimize your Google Business Profile to increase visibility and attract local customers.
• Tool 3: Facebook/Meta/IG Page: Gain strategies for maximizing engagement on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms.
• Tool 4: Email Marketing: Understand the power of email marketing to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Tool 5: SEO: Uncover the essentials of SEO, including the significance of a blog, to improve your search engine rankings.
• Bonus Tool 6: Automation: Explore automation tools that can save you time and enhance your marketing efficiency.

You'll leave this workshop empowered with the following key takeaways:

• Learn why what you’re doing on social media isn’t getting better engagement.
• Define what SEO means for your website and explain the importance of a blog.
• Discuss, “Whatever happened to Google+?”
• Examine ways to keep in touch with customers.
• Answer the question, “How much social media is enough?”

Whether you are just starting or looking to refine your current strategies, Leveraging Online Marketing & Social Media will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in the digital marketplace.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and learn the tools and resources you need to take your business to the next level.

Chamber members may attend at no charge.

Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot among the Small & Mighty business community!

About Cheri Bales

Cheri Bales is the owner of Hannah/Gold Communications and a Certified SCORE Certified Mentor, Subject Matter Expert, LiveChat Mentor, and national webinar presenter for SCORE. She has more than 30 years of experience in marketing strategy with small businesses and regularly helps clients select the right marketing mix and evaluate its success. She has a Master of Arts in Communication from Western Michigan University and is a Grow with Google Partner, a Certified Constant Contact Partner, and a LinkedIn Advisor. She is the mom of four boys and has played pickleball for longer than it's been "cool".

Please Note: All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a team member or partner organization. Please contact a team member for assistance. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for online ticket purchases.

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