40+ Businesses Signed up for Free Workshop

Patch is bringing its popular Main Street U workshop for business owners to Alameda on Aug. 21.

The free event is set for 1-3 p.m. at the Alameda Free Library. Join us to learn how to improve your online presence via Patch and other social media platforms.

Thank you to the more than 30 business owners who've already signed up. (Space is limited so to RSVP, fill out this form or email Nicole.DeBalko@Patch.com with your name, business name and phone number.)

Participants include: PSBA, United Transportation Group, Mrs.Dory Beauty School, SVGoods, McGarraugh Company, Raintree Studios, Bubble Farm Soap Co., Alameda Bicycle, Simple Family Health, Bank of Alameda, Jeff Mark, Gallagher & Lindsey, High Street, Kathryn Mosher Designs, Balanced Healthy Lifestyles, Linda Hudson Writing, The Moon Dog Journal, Alameda Guru Cab Service, So Me Management, Hidden Connections, Inc., ISLAND Eyecare,  Harbor Bay Realty, West Advertising, Lisa Weber Design, BANK OF ALAMEDA, Alameda Internet Marketing, Ultimate Sports Guide, Spyder-Rentals.com and Localize It.

This educational event so far this year has reached more than 200 Bay Area business owners and nonprofits.

The interactive workshop covers social media, business directories, blogging and telling your story on Patch. Participants will enjoy light refreshments and will be eligible for a door prize and giveaways.

Reviews so far of previous Patch Main Street U events have been stellar. A recent participant put it this way:

"What a GREAT Presentation to the PATCH Community of 50+ Santa Cruz Small Businesses and Professional Service Providers, packing the three workshops... Articulate, impactful, relevant."

We’ll be helping participating business owners claim their Patch Directory listing page on our site, a free service that you can use to better promote your business. Just look up your listing in the directory and click the "Claim" button.

If you search for your business in the directory and it doesn't show up, you can click the "Add a listing" button in the search box and fill out the form. Our directory team will get in touch with you in a couple of days when your listing is ready.

If you have questions, email Nicole DeBalko, Nicole.DeBalko@Patch.com.