Small Business Roundtables
2013 Schedule
Social Media: Beyond the Basics
By Sarah Lee, Greenleaf Hospitality
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 PM, Old Burdicks
Now that you have a Facebook account, how do you use it to truly engage your audience? Social media maven Sarah Lee will lead a discussion about what works in this hands-on Roundtable that will help you amplify your message with simplicity.
More Traction™, Better Results
By Jim Coyle, Nexus Business Solutions
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 PM, Food Dance Cafe
There are six simple, practical tools you and your team can use to clarify your vision and get better results, and Jim Coyle explains them in a clear, concise way so that you can start to immediately gain more Traction™. This discussion will be a continuation of last year’s well-received Get a Grip on Your Business.
Subersive Marketing
By John Schmitt, SBTDC
Tuesday, September 17, 6:00 PM, Mangia Mangia
John Schmitt makes a compelling argument that partnerships are the key to marketing success…and that the best partnerships may seem unlikely at first. Join a group of like-minded business owners who are all looking for those unusual collaborative opportunities to improve results.
The Downtown Kalamazoo Retail & Restaurant Association Roundtables are opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge transfer. Because of their interactive structure, seasoned and new business owners alike will find useful information and valuable take-aways.
Entry fee at the door is $5 for members, $10 for non-members
Food and Beverages will be available for purchase