Online Events

How to Show Up in Local Searches in a Post-COVID Landscape and Beyond

Tuesday, May 11 at 2 p.m. (MDT)

COVID has changed customer behavior at a fundamental level, and showing up well in local Google searches has never been more important.

Greg Gifford, Vice President of Search Marketing at SearchLab, will walk through recent studies that demonstrate how search behavior has changed due to COVID, then outline exactly what you need to do to show up better in local searches.

He'll share easy-to-understand tips (that you can use immediately) on website content, technical issues, and off-site signals. He'll dive in to Google My Business, explaining new features so you'll be able to maximize your findability and the first impression you make with new customers.

COVID-19 Relief: Understanding the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Wednesday, May 12 at 2 p.m. (MDT)

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.

During this live webinar we will discuss:

• What is the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
• Who is eligible to apply.
• How much money you can get.
• How funds can be used.
• How and when to apply.
• Where to get help with your application.

Staff from SBA will be answering your questions live throughout the presentation with dedicated Q&A time at the end.

Who should attend: Current small business owners who have experienced pandemic related revenue losses who own a restaurant, bar, and other similar places of business that serve food or drink.

Blueprint for Rebuilding Your Business:
The Power of Pivoting

Thursday, May 13 at 9 a.m. (HST)

Business owners can't sit still. The pandemic is pushing businesses within every industry to constantly adapt in order to survive. It's time to get comfortable being uncomfortable.

What you can expect to learn:

• How to build an agile workforce to adjust quickly to change.
• Make innovation a part of your work environment.
• Understand why failing can help your company grow.