BUSINESS BRIEFS

WORKSHOPS

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is offering training sessions help businesses with their Search Engine Optimization. Steve Bibby, owner of Stratedia, will be conducting free SEO trainings for Mystic Chamber members. Mystic Chamber members can register at www.mysticchamber.org.

Training Session 2: How to Optimize Your Google Listing, Wednesday, March 29, 4–5 p.m., location TBD.

Training Session 3: Social Media Trends, Wednesday, April 26, 4–5 p.m., location TBD.

SCORE:

“How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization,” sponsored by Old Saybrook Rotary, presenter Bob Potter, Tuesday, March 21, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom.

“Messaging in Motion: The Bridge Between YouTube, TikTok, and Other Social Media,” sponsored by TD Bank, presenter Yana Dynia of Miranda Creative, Thursday, March 23, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom.

“Fundamentals for Starting Your Business” Webinar Series, Session #1: “What’s the Big Idea?” series sponsored by Berkshire Bank and Andre Prost Inc., March 28, 5:30-7 p.m. The series takes place on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 11.

Contact for questions/info: Anne Driscoll, anne. driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

NETWORKING

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut will host Business After Hours at BMW of New London, 543 Colman St., Thursday, March 23, 5-7 p.m. Chamber Member: $15, Non-Member: $25

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Annual Meeting & ECTy Award Celebration will be held Thursday, March 30, 5-9:30 p.m., at Foxwoods Resort Casino. $80 per person on or before March 13, or $90 per person after. $720 per reserved table of eight.

The annual awards honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service, and business best practices.

EVENT

The 10th Annual Chamber Foundation Bowla-Thon will be held Wednesday, April 5, 4:30-8 p.m. at High Rollers at Foxwoods. The event will support the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation. The team that raises the most money will receive one year of free bowling.

REOPENING

Refreshed Corner Closet, a thrift store at 46 Main St., Noank, reopened on Friday, March 17, after being closed due to a flood. For more information, check the noankbaptistchurch.org.

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