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Jan. 12, 2010 Workshop: Food Marketing in the Real World

Sarah Benoit — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:05:39 +0000

Upcoming Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs: Food Marketing in the Real World

A Training and Networking Opportunity for Food Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by the Division of Marketing

Brought to you by ASAP and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Location: Haynes 128, Enka Campus, A-B Tech, Asheville

Cost: $30, includes lunch, snacks and materials

Registration Deadline: January 3, 2010

Space is limited to 40 attendees. For more information and to register, contact: Annette Dunlap, Agribusiness Developer, NCDA&CS, Division of Marketing
annette.dunlap@ncagr.gov
(919) 733.7887 x3111

Jan. 23, 2010 Basic Computer Review Class @ Mountain Bizworks

Sarah Benoit — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:58:53 +0000

Mountain Bizworks presents a Basic Computer Review class on January 23, 2010 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Registration end on January 18th, 2010. For more information or to sign up visit the Mountain Bizworks event calendar.

9 hour Social Media Class @ Mountain Bizworks Starts January 22, 2010

Sarah Benoit — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:51:05 +0000

Mountain Bizworks Presents Social Media for Your Small Business-A 9 Hour Intensive Course on How to Use Facebook and Twitter to Build Your Business.

Does your company want to increase web site traffic, attract search engine attention, improve customer communication, and strengthen branding? Learn how to execute a Social Media and Networking Campaign for your business.

• How can I understand how to use all of the current Facebook and
Twitter tools to promote my business?
• How can my company integrate social media strategies into our
current marketing efforts or plan?
• What social media web sites are right for my business?
• How do company contact lists and databases combined with social
media strategies increase the bottom line?

Classes will be held on 3 Fridays-January 22nd, 29th and February 5th-from 9 AM until 12 noon. Registration is open until 1/15/10. For more information visit the Mountain Bizworks website.

Your Instructor: Sarah Benoit, owner & founder of Creative Original Online Marketing

Sarah Benoit has worked in the Internet marketing field since 2004. She specializes in social networking, keyword research & analysis, organic search marketing strategies and link building. Ms. Benoit moved to Asheville, North Carolina in 1999 and recently opened her own web design and online marketing company-Creative Original Online Marketing (www.Creative-Original.com).

2009-2010 Foundations Business Courses at Mountain Bizworks

Sarah Benoit — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:33:52 +0000

Mountain Bizworks Foundations Course Schedule for Winter and Early Spring 2009-2010

The Foundations Program at Mountain Bizworks is one of the greatest investments a small business owner or entrepreneur can make in Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina. In 2003 I (Sarah Benoit, Internet Marketing Specialist and Blogger) took this course in order to open my first business. 6 years later when I decided to open another business I returned to Mountain Bizworks for valuable guidance and support.

If you are considering creating your own company or you are a business owner looking to expand, grow or evolve then the Foundations program is a wonderful place to begin our journey.

Foundations Business Planning Courses are scheduled for the following dates during the winter and early spring of 2009-2010.
January 25 (Asheville)

January 25 (in Spanish/Asheville)

January 25 (Sylva)

February 1 (Asheville)

February 3 (Waynesville)

February 9 (Franklin)

February 16 (Asheville)

March 4 (Sylva)

March 9 (Asheville)

March 9 (Bryson City)

March 17 (Asheville)