UNION W.Va. (WVDN) – Small businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to join Startup Monroe’s Marketing and Money workshop series, taking place in Union in November. Through subject matter experts, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to dive deeper into current trends and issues facing businesses today.
The series features Roxy Turner, founder and CEO of MARZ Strategies speaking on online tools for marketing and e-commerce platforms, and Bryan Seldomridge, partner in Seldomridge & Shafer CPAs giving solid tax and accounting advice. Presentations will be followed by a time for businesses to ask questions specific to their businesses.
These workshops are a continuation of the Startup Monroe series, funded by a USDA grant to Friends of Monroe, with collaboration from Monroe County WVU Extension and Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Program.
Ruthana Beezley, Executive Director of Greenbrier Valley EDC explained the importance of business development classes, no matter the industry. “Access to hands-on learning and sharing opportunities like these are essential to helping small businesses in our rural region. Startup Monroe is all about helping local people realize their business goals and contribute to a healthy economy.”
The series is as follows:
• Grow your Market – Go Online – November 8th, 6 p.m. at Union Senior Center, Health Center Drive in Union, WV – Learn about the online platforms that can take your products to new markets like Etsy and eBay.
• Prepping for your Small Business Tax Return – November 29th, 6 p.m. at Union Senior Center, Health Center Drive in Union, WV – Everything you’ve wondered about your small business tax return but were afraid to ask.
The Marketing and Money Series is open to Monroe County residents and entrepreneurs in surrounding counties. Light refreshments will be offered. Classes are free, but registration is requested.
Register at https://bit.ly/startupmonroe or call 304-772-3003.
