Facebook, Chamber To Host Free Workshop For Tacoma Vet-Run Businesses
Representatives from Facebook will be in Tacoma on Tuesday to teach local veteran and military-family small business owners how to optimize their presence and engage customers on the world’s largest social network. Facebook’s veteran and military family-focused Boost Your Business will be held in Tacoma in honor of Veterans Day, November 11. The event will be co-hosted by Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, with Congressman Derek Kilmer welcoming entrepreneurs.
“The skills our servicemembers pick up in the military are often the very same skills that make for a successful entrepreneur or small business owner,” said Congressman Kilmer. “As more servicemembers transition to the civilian workforce it’s important they get the support they need to be successful. This forum will give our local veterans a chance to learn how to sharpen their ideas and reach an even broader audience online to help their business grow, all while networking with other veteran entrepreneurs.”
The Boost Your Business seminar will include a presentation by a Facebook small business expert on the latest Facebook best practices and strategies for success. A question and answer session will follow, featuring a panel of local small business people that will share their Facebook tips, tricks and suggestions. The panelists are representing the following local small businesses: home décor store Westhouse Décor, family run winery Mill Lane Winery, clothing retailer Combat Flip Flops and non-profit running community wear blue: run to remember.
Before the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives of local business development organizations and hear about community resources during the networking session. The free event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 10 at Tacoma’s Landmark Catering & Convention Center, 47 Saint Helens Ave.To register and for more information, visit: fbtacoma.eventbrite.com.