Tech Up Your Business | Workshop 3 of 8 | Social Media & WhatsApp for Local
About this Event
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), presents Tech Up Your Business, a free series of 8 workshops from the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program.
Who can attend: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with a business located, or planned, in Service Area 1 (North Side): Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. We will confirm eligibility with your business address or ZIP code during registration.
Workshop 3: Social Media & WhatsApp for Local Sales
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
You don’t need to post 5 times a day. You need to post the right things, in the right places.
Kiara Zamot, Executive Assistant to the CDO at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, will show you how to:
- Set up business accounts on Facebook and Instagram
- Choose the 1 or 2 platforms where your customers really are
- Plan simple posts that build trust and bring sales
- Set up WhatsApp Business with automatic replies, your hours, and a product catalog
Topics in the series: Get Found. Get Customers. | Google Maps & Reviews | Social Media & WhatsApp | Protecting Your Business Money Online | Card Readers, POS & Taxes | AI Tools | Design with Canva | Online Orders & Delivery
You can attend one workshop or all 8. Each workshop includes a short assessment before and after the session.
Language: Taught in English, with materials in English and Spanish and bilingual staff available to help.
Cost: Free
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