Patch Offers 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 from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Clark Building in Hermosa Beach.

Known as Main Street U, Patch launched this workshop series in Northern California in January and has reached more than 300 business owners and nonprofit organizations. This month 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!"

Once you register, we'll make sure you have a Patch Directory listing on our site, a free service that you can use to better promote your business. And if you claim your listing, there's even more you can do. (Here's some more information about claiming listings.)

Participating business owners will also have a chance to sign up for a free one-on-one marketing consultation with a Patch expert.

If you have questions, email Patch West Coast MSU Coordinator Kari Hulac, Kari@Patch.com.