Free Workshop For Local Businesses

If you're a local business owner who wants to learn more about social media, please join Patch for a free online marketing workshop Oct. 10 at the .

 Known as Main Street U, Patch launched this workshop series in Northern California in January and has reached more than 260 business owners and nonprofit organizations. Starting in October, we're expanding the series to Southern California.

The workshop covers social media, business directories, blogging and telling your story on Patch. Participants will enjoy light refreshments and will be eligible for door prizes and giveaways. Space is limited, so RSVP by filling out the form with this article.

Reviews so far of previous Patch Main Street U events have been stellar:

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

"This was an awesome workshop. Quick, to the point, employees willing to help. Thanks!"

We’ll be helping participating business owners claim their Patch Directory listing 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 Patch West Coast MSU Coordinator Kari Hulac, Kari@Patch.com.