{"id":2589,"date":"2014-10-09T13:45:10","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T13:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/?p=2589"},"modified":"2018-05-09T13:42:53","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T13:42:53","slug":"facebook-local-business-development-organizations-to-host-free-workshops-for-small-businesses-in-boca-tampa-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fiualumni.com\/stay-connected\/alumni-news\/newsroom\/index.php\/2014\/10\/09\/facebook-local-business-development-organizations-to-host-free-workshops-for-small-businesses-in-boca-tampa-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook, Local Business Development Organizations to Host Free Workshops For Small Businesses In Boca, Tampa, Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between October 15 and 17, Facebook\u2019s Small Business Boost <\/b>will swing through Florida to teach local small business owners in Boca Raton, Tampa and Miami how to optimize their presences on the world\u2019s largest social network.<\/span><\/p>\n

The events will be co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and The Americas Community Center, respectively.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Rep. Ted Deutch<\/b> will kick off the Boca Raton event; Rep.<\/b> Kathy Castor <\/b>will greet attendees in Tampa; and Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart <\/b>and\u00a0Ileana Ros-Lehtinen <\/b>will welcome entrepreneurs in Miami.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s digital economy, having a social media strategy is quickly becoming essential to any small business looking to build a competitive edge,\u201d said Rep. Deutch<\/b>. \u201cThat\u2019s why I am so excited to welcome Facebook to South Florida for a workshop that will help our local entrepreneurs and small business owners expand their reach online, promote their goods and services, and connect with new customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

“I encouraged Facebook to visit Tampa to showcase modern communication tools for our local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Small\u00a0businesses are the heart and soul of our community and provide a wide variety of job opportunities. I want them to grow and succeed,\u201d said Rep. Castor<\/b>. \u201cFacebook\u00a0will provide hands-on training on how to grow business by connecting to new, potential customers. I encourage our small business owners to mark their calendar for this free event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSouth Florida is a hub of innovation and creativity that translates to results for our small businesses. Facebook\u2019s event will help many small business owners maximize their web presence and create jobs in our community,\u201d said Rep. Ros-Lehtinen<\/b>. \u201cI\u2019m proud to participate in this event that promotes entrepreneurs and the value they add to South Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSouthern Florida\u2019s small businesses are a vital part of the local economy. With the rise of social media, businesses have been able to extend their brand and their message with the click of the button, resulting in more growth and opportunities,\u201d said Rep. Diaz-Balart<\/b>. \u201cBy attending this event, business owners will be able to bring their companies to speed with the latest and greatest promotion tools offered by Facebook.\u201d<\/p>\n

Attendees will also hear tips, tricks and advice from local small businesspeople that have found success using Facebook. In Boca Raton, those small businesses are Fit Foodz Caf\u00e9<\/span><\/a>, Evolution Fitness<\/span><\/a>, Raymond Lee Jewelers<\/span><\/a> and Kotton Zoo<\/span><\/a> clothing outlet. In Tampa they are St. Joseph\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital<\/span><\/a>, Buddy Brew<\/span><\/a> coffee shop and 13 Fishing<\/span><\/a> sporting goods. And in Miami they are Pincho Factory<\/span><\/a> restaurant, Jump A Roos<\/span><\/a> party center, Frankie\u2019s Pizza<\/span><\/a> and Kotton Zoo<\/span><\/a> clothing outlet.<\/p>\n

Information on Facebook and small businesses:<\/p>\n