STEDI Marketing Workshop February 21, 5:00-8:00pm Swede Hall Rochester

Draft Agenda (Subject to Change)

Draft Agenda (Subject to change):

5pm-6pm Registration and Networking

6:00pm Workshop begins

Welcome- Thurston Economic Development Council Center for Business & Innovation Representatives

Welcome and information about Swede Hall and Rochester Citizens Group-Donna Smith Weaver

Introductions-All

Marketing Template Overview- George Sharp, Rural Program Manager, Thurston Economic Development Council

Marketing in a Content Hangry, Digital Age – Moira Davin, Director of Marketing & Communication, Experience Olympia & Beyond

Thirty Second Elevator Speech and How to Present Yourself- Kate Hoy, Contract Specialist, Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Marketing Opportunities Available:

STEDI/Shop South Local- Nora White

Thurston Economic Development Council- Aslan Meade

Thurston Conservation District- Nora White

Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce- Line Critchfield, Executive Director

Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce- Joyce Worrell, Past President

Grand Mound-Rochester Chamber of Commerce-Donna Smith Weaver

Roundtable- Facilitated discussion: What is working and not working amongst attendees and speakers

Question and Answer session- All speakers available

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Business or Non-profit Organization

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* 3. Phone

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* 4. email

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* 5. Would you like to eat pizza from T-9-O Pizza company at the workshop for a $5 donation?

Yes

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* 6. How do you currently market your business or non-profit?