PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Businesses can learn more about branding and networking for profit at two free workshops this month offered by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
“Our priority is to ensure that small businesses have the tools to succeed in today’s economy. Where else can they get advice from a group of experts that ordinarily might cost them thousands of dollars in consulting fees,” said Mollis.
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Bob Martinelli of Burg International will present “Five Proven Strategies for Business Networking” Wed., Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at RIEDC, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence.
Learn the keys to effective networking, the fastest way to build customer relationships, growing your business through networking and generating referrals from existing customers.
Juan Gomez and Jeshua Zapata of Xzito Creative Solutions will present “Brand Identity” Wed., Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at RIEDC.
Learn how to create a memorable brand and reach your target audience. The workshop will cover the elements of a strong brand, logo design and how to keep your online and offline marketing consistent with your logo.
To register for the free workshops, contact ECC at 278-9154 or eperry@riedc.com.
The workshops are offered through “We Mean Business,” which is a joint venture between Mollis’ First Stop Business Information Center and Every Company Counts (ECC), the small business initiative of RIEDC. We Mean Business connects business owners with the local, state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations that impact their companies.
The Secretary of State’s office works with almost every company registered to do business in Rhode Island. The office oversees recording commercial liens, protecting corporate trademarks and providing advice to start-up businesses.
Secretary of State Mollis is committed to making it easier to vote, helping businesses grow and making government more open and accessible. For more information about the programs and services the Secretary of State offers Rhode Islanders, visit sos.ri.gov.
RIEDC’s mission is to create jobs, help companies expand and develop their workforce, and identify opportunities to bring new companies into our state. RIEDC offers a host of programs, both in-house and in collaboration with partner organizations, to support the businesses of Rhode Island and to achieve the goals of job retention and sustainable job growth. For more information, visit riedc.com.
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