Webinar April 26, 2012: Event Marketing through Social Media, the Web and Beyond

Webinar Title: Event Marketing through Social Media, the Web and Beyond
Cost: $18 per person ($10 for Genesee Chamber members)
Date: Thursday, April 26 from 4-5 pm

Want to better utilize social media and the web to boost your event attendance and engagement at your next event?

While social media has become hugely popular over the past few years, many business and organizations have jumped into Facebook pages, Twitter accounts and YouTube channels without knowing how to specifically utilize these tools to their advantage, especially for event marketing. Simply posting about an event on Facebook or Twitter isn’t going to drum-up registrations. Attend this webinar to learn how to effectively promote and engage with your audience for pre-event, during event and post-event marketing. We’ll discuss how to use social media event marketing that integrates with your website and other marketing tactics, such as email marketing, brochures, postcards and mobile marketing (texting).

Note: This webinar will be given by Rebecca Kotz of GEMS Solutions LLC and hosted by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

How to Register

To register for webinar, contact Paula Stainbrook at 810.600.1413 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Webinar March 28, 2012: 9 Tips to Improve Your Website

Webinar Title: 9 Tips to Improve Your Business or Nonprofit Website
Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday March 28, 2012 from 4-5 pm

Do you wish you had more leads and sales from your website? Are you struggling to build online donations, increase event registration or convey your message? If you want your website to be a better advocate for your cause or brand, attend this webinar to learn 9 things you can do today to improve your website.

Topics include:

• How to use keywords to increase website traffic
• How to create more content to get found by your target audience
• How to blog to engage your customers
• Issues of usability that may prevent visitors from staying on your website and getting your information
• How to capture leads that are more sales-ready
• and much more!

Note: This webinar will be given by Rebecca Kotz of GEMS Solutions LLC and hosted by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

How to Register

To register for webinar, contact Paula Stainbrook at 810.600.1413 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Webinar May 3, 2012: LinkedIn Training Series for Business Professionals

Webinar Title: LinkedIn Training Series for Business Professionals (3 webinars, 1-hour each)
Cost: $45 per person ($30 for Genesee Chamber members)
Date: May 3, 10 and 17 from 4-5 pm

Is LinkedIn just a professional resume? Attend this webinar series to learn how LinkedIn can build your network and business! This webinar series includes three 1-hour webinars.

Webinar 1: Creating a Professional LinkedIn Profile. Get tips and strategies for your profile photo, professional headline, bio, website links, personal summary and learn how to come up higher in searches!

Webinar 2: Connecting with Your Network. Learn strategies for adding contacts, managing your inbox and utilizing groups to your advantage!

Webinar 3: Getting Found on LinkedIn. Learn how to use Answers to get expert advice, Search to find new customers and Recommendations to enhance your visibility on LinkedIn.

Note: This webinar will be given by Rebecca Kotz of GEMS Solutions LLC and hosted by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

How to Register

To register for webinar, contact Paula Stainbrook at 810.600.1413 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Webinar June 14, 2012: Effective Internet Marketing Strategies to Harness the Power of the Web

Webinar Title: Effective Internet Marketing Strategies to Harness the Power of the Web for Your Business or Nonprofit
Cost: $18 per person ($10 for Genesee Chamber members)
Date: June 14 from 4-5 pm

Is your website generating the leads and sales you want? Are your marketing efforts not giving you the return you expected?

According to Google, over 87% of your prospective customers will search the Internet for the products or services they need. Do you have the exposure to reach them before they buy from your competitors? Attend this webinar to learn tips and strategies about how to effectively use internet marketing and your website to boost traffic, capture leads and increase sales.

In this jam-packed webinar, we’ll cover:

• mobile marketing
• email marketing
• social media marketing
• search engine optimization

Note: This webinar will be given by Rebecca Kotz of GEMS Solutions LLC and hosted by the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

How to Register

To register for webinar, contact Paula Stainbrook at 810.600.1413 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rebecca Featured Speaker for Michigan Business Travel Association Feb. Meeting

Rebecca Kotz, president and marketer at GEMS Solutions LLC, has been invited to speak at the February 15, 2012 meeting for the Michigan Business Travel Association. The audience will include 85 business professionals in the travel industry who are interested to learn about how to use LinkedIn.

This seminar will include information about:

• Creating a Professional LinkedIn Profile.
• Connecting with Your Network.
• Getting Found on LinkedIn.
• How to best use Answers, Search and Recommendations.
• And more!

Cost to Attend

$0 Full Member Ticket
$60 Basic Member Ticket
$65 Guest/NBTA or Other Chapter Member Ticket
$85 Guest Ticket

Location

Centerpoint Marriott
3600 Centerpoint Parkway
Pontiac, MI 48341

How to Register

Visit the website.

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