SBDC to Co-Sponsor Digital Marketing Training Program Dec. 11 in Blaine

Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with the City of Blaine and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce to bring a digital marketing training program to local businesses from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, on Dec. 11 at the Blaine School District Office, 765 H St., in Blaine.

Cost is free but space is limited and registration is preferred. For more information on how to register, please call the SBDC office at (360) 778-1762 or email sbdc@wwu.edu.

This training program will give attendees insights on what it takes to grow your business online by making your website work for you.

Area covered will include:

• Defining goals and measurements of success
• Understanding your target audience
• Creating useful content
• Ways to promote your site
• Online advertising options
• Designing for a mobile friendly world

The program will be led by Eric Grimstead, one of the SBDC’s Certified Business Advisors, who is an expert in digital marketing. Eric enjoys helping local clients figure out how to maximize their marketing opportunities, increase customer engagement and improve their overall online effectiveness. 

Since 1983, the Small Business Development Center has enabled Western Washington University to give back to the business community and has helped to shape the economic future of Whatcom County. The SBDC provides free, confidential advising, technical assistance, and research to business owners and managers in an effort to help businesses thrive throughout Whatcom County. For more information, please visit http://sbdc.wwu.edu.