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SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:Have you found yourself wondering how customers find your business online? If so\, register today for an engaging and informative session!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event. \n \nLearn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.\n \n\nIn this workshop you will learn how to:\n \n•	Improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices\n \n•	Maximize SEO strategies\n \n•	Attract new prospects with low-cost advertising\n \n \nLed by Pamela Starr\, one of Google’s professional national trainers\, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner.\n \n \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately. \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for funding reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-good-this-summer/
LOCATION:MI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220625T150000
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SUMMARY:CENTRO Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grow team and other entrepreneurs for a CENTRO bootcamp and walk away with your Business Plan in-hand.\n\n\nPlease note: This is an in person event. However\, a link to download the CENTRO Business Planning App will be sent via text/SMS to the phone number you provide during registration. \nMAKE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN IN 6 HOURS! \n\nClass Topics Include:\nMission\, Vision\, and Values\nPersonal Finances \nMarket Analysis\nProducts and Services\nMarketing Strategy\nOperations\nBusiness Finance\nBusiness Plan PDF\n\nClass will be in English; the mobile app and facilitators are bilingual in Spanish. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/centro-bootcamp/
LOCATION:The Pavilion Cafe\, 1034 Bridge Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, US
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Your Marketing Roadmap- Stop Selling and Start Educating
DESCRIPTION:Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for part 2 of the 4-part marketing series. We’ll take you through the ultimate marketing essentials you will need for your business to be a success. \nWorkshop 2: Stop Selling and Start Educating \nRamon will show you the power of educating your customer instead of trying to “sell” your customer. By educating your customer you’ll be guiding them to buy from you instead of trying to convince them. \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nThe importance of building an attraction to your business.\nHow to build a lead capture system for your business.\nHow and why to educate your customers and nurture them to a sale.\nHow to wow your customers so they want to buy from you over and over again.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-your-marketing-roadmap-stop-selling-and-start-educating/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220714T130000
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SUMMARY:SCORE Event: Ask an Expert- Retail Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Digtial disruption\, evolving customer expectations\, retaining employees\, modern marketing and inflation are just a few of the many challenges that retail owners are facing in today’s times. \nIn celebration of National Independent retail month\, we have dedicated a full hour to answering any question you might have about running a retail business. \nJoin us for a live Q&A led by retail expert Ritchie Sayner\, who will address your important questions using his decades of industry knowledge. \n 
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-event-ask-an-expert-retail-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220719T130000
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SUMMARY:Learn the Basics of Google Ads
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Google Ads? If so\, register today for an engaging and informative session!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event. \nIn this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.\n \n \nIn this session we’ll talk about:\n \n \n* How to create an account and set up an ad campaign\n \n* How to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions\n \n* How to measure success\n \n \nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a session perfect for people new to Google Ads.\n \n \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/learn-the-basics-of-google-ads/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Perform Better Under Pressure
DESCRIPTION:Join full-time entrepreneur Harmony Major to create your custom action plan to cut feelings of pressure & anxiety in high-stress situations.\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event and a Zoom link will be sent to you by 2:00 PM on the day of the event. \nPrepare for and engaging and interactive session with Harmony Major during GROW’s 3rd session in the “Best of Me” workshop series. \nAcross two decades as a full-time serial entrepreneur\, Growth Coach & Root-Cause Results Strategist Harmony Major has earned clients like Google\, LipoScience\, and Space Foundation. She has been featured by top organizations like Verizon Small Business\, Small Business Trends\, and The Network Journal for growth and productivity thought leadership. \nToday\, she helps ​​​​​impact-driven entrepreneurs transcend lasting effects of present-day stress\, past trauma\, and ideal client confusion to ​fuel ​​bolder\, faster business growth. \nA multi-certified professional\, Harmony is trained in Digital & Inbound Marketing\, Psychological & Emotional Resilience\, Life Purpose Extraction\, Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching\, Master-Level Reiki Therapy\, Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy\, PTSD and Trauma Recovery. \nHer passion is helping leaders dissolve personal blocks stifling professional growth—even if they’ve felt “stuck” for years. Subscribe to her ezine\, Power Forward\, or follow her on YouTube and LinkedIn. \nFeeling overloaded\, anxious\, or scattered isn’t fertile ground for growing a business. Or for keeping operations running smoothly. Leave this hands-on\, interactive training class with several in-the-moment stress management strategies to stay focused\, decisive\, organized\, and in-control\, even in the midst of day-to-day stress.  \nTopics Discussed Will Include: \n-“Rewiring the brain” is key to consistent growth and why \n-The scientific reason sound “mindset training” fuels faster and bolder growth \n-The key thing we MUST do to sustain a long-term growth mindset \n-Three skills to relieve anxiety and pressure in 5 minutes or less \n-How to work “on purpose” to boost fun and efficiency (and get more done!) \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.  \nAll registration questions are a requirement of the Small Business Administration and are used for fund reporting.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/perform-better-under-pressure/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:SCORE Webinar: Your Marketing Roadmap- Content\, Publicity and Personal Branding
DESCRIPTION:Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for part 3 of our 4-part marketing series. We’ll take you through the ultimate marketing essentials you will need for your business to be a success. \nWorkshop 3: Content\, Publicity and Personal Branding \nRamon will show you how to integrate content marketing\, publicity and personal branding to grow your business. You’ll see how you can leverage these three pillars in your marketing tool book. \nIn this webinar you will learn how to: \n\nUse content to build trust with your audience.\nEnhance the credibility of your brand using publicity.\nStart and build a personal brand.\nIdentify why a community of fans is often more important than a sale.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/score-webinar-your-marketing-roadmap-content-publicity-and-personal-branding/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220802T200000
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SUMMARY:CENTRO Business Plan Workshop Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grow team and other entrepreneurs for a CENTRO Business Plan workshop and walk away with your business plan in-hand.\n\n\nPlease note: This is an in person event. However\, a link to download the CENTRO Business Planning App will be sent via text/SMS to the phone number you provide during registration. \nMAKE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN IN 6 HOURS! \nClass Topics Include: \n\nMission\, Vision\, and Values\nPersonal Finances\nMarket Analysis\nProducts and Services\nMarketing Strategy\nOperations\nBusiness Finance\nBusiness Plan PDF\n\nClass will be in English; the mobile app and facilitators are bilingual in Spanish. \nThe workshop will happen over two sessions: Tuesday\, August 2 from 5:00-8:00pm and Thursday\, August 4 from 5:00-8:00pm. Both sessions are required to complete your business plan. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/centro-business-plan-workshop-with-grow/
LOCATION:The Pavilion Cafe\, 1034 Bridge Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, US
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SUMMARY:CENTRO Business Plan Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grow team and other entrepreneurs for a CENTRO Business Plan workshop and walk away with your business plan in-hand. To register\, please see Part 1 of this series on the Events Calendar.\n\n\nPlease note: This is an in person event. However\, a link to download the CENTRO Business Planning App will be sent via text/SMS to the phone number you provide during registration. \nMAKE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN IN 6 HOURS! \nClass Topics Include: \n\nMission\, Vision\, and Values\nPersonal Finances\nMarket Analysis\nProducts and Services\nMarketing Strategy\nOperations\nBusiness Finance\nBusiness Plan PDF\n\nClass will be in English; the mobile app and facilitators are bilingual in Spanish. \nThe workshop will happen over two sessions: Tuesday\, August 2 from 5:00-8:00pm and Thursday\, August 4 from 5:00-8:00pm. Both sessions are required to complete your business plan. See the Part 1 session to register. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.\nAny additional attendees will have to register separately.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/centro-business-plan-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Lending 101 with Dondrea Brown
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur who has considered getting a loan to elevate your business? Are you unsure where to start? \nJoin us for a conversation with financial expert Dondrea Brown. During this session\, Dondrea will provide practical knowledge about different loan options\, help you determine what type of capital might be right for you\, cover additional aspects of the loan application process\, and answer the questions you have. \nCLICK HERE to register now and don’t hesitate to reach out to Maximiliano Velasco for more information: mvelasco@growbusiness.org or (616) 458-3404.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/lending-101-with-dondrea-brown/
LOCATION:Community Room at the Center for Community Transformation\, 1530 Madison Avenue SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Looking to ensure customers can find information about your small business on Google Search and Google Maps? Register today to learn more!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event. \nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. \n \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n* Create or claim your Google Business Profile \n* Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n* Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \n \nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/grow-with-google-get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220915T120000
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Make Your Website Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an existing one\, this workshop will help you.\nSign up today!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event. \nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. \n \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n* Create or claim your Google Business Profile \n* Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n* Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \n \nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/grow-with-google-make-your-website-work-for-you/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Make Your Website Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an existing one\, this workshop will help you. Register today to learn how!\n\n\nPlease note: this is a virtual event. \nIn this presentation\, you will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals.  \n \n In this webinar we’ll cover: \n \n•	What type of design works best for your organization \n•	How to create a website that drives toward your business goals \n•	How to make your website more search-friendly on Google. \n \nWe’ll also introduce you to free Google tools that can all help you improve the likelihood that your ideal customer will find your website on Google. \n \nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend. \nSpots for this session are limited\, so register today! \n\nDue to registration requirements you may only register for one ticket per order.
URL:https://archive.growbusiness.org/event/grow-with-google-make-your-website-work-for-you-2/
LOCATION:MI
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