Free Digital Support for Businesses Offered through Timely Webinar Series

Joint Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2022

Free Digital Support for Businesses Offered through Timely Webinar Series

SOUTH BRUCE & BROCKTON, ON – The Municipalities of Brockton and South Bruce are pleased to announced a new webinar series for local business owners to enhance their digital marketing and connect better with customers.

The webinars will be presented by our digital service squad member Brooke Hagan, who's been helping local businesses adopt and grow comfortable with online technologies such as social media and e-commerce since November. Her position is funded through Digital Main Street, a program supported by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

Digital marketing has become more important than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic changing how businesses operate. These webinars will give business owners a leg up, whether they are novices in the digital world wondering where to begin, or skilled practitioners wanting an edge on the latest hacks and opportunities through platforms such as Instagram and Canva.

The webinars will be offered each Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 p.m., starting January 25th. They will cover such topics as:

• Creating a digital marketing strategy
• How to Use Canva
• Make the Most of Google (and Google My Business)
• Twitter for Farmers
• Website Development for Newbies

No prior experience is required, and printable, step-by-step instructions will be included. The webinars are free of charge. Sign up at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcOitqDsqE9aRhFVzIznY-lMpPfMF_8a2.

Businesses may also contact Brooke directly for individual assistance. Email dssbrooke@gmail.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Rhonda Niesen
Economic Development Assistant
Municipality of South Bruce
519-392-6623 ext 232
rniesen@southbruce.ca

Paulette Peirol                                                                 
Community Development Co-ordinator                         
Municipality of Brockton                                                 
519-881-2223 ext 131                                                     
ppeirol@brockton.ca