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Ever wondered what it’s like to graduate college in the middle of the pandemic? Today, our Marketing Intern Caitlin Propheter, 2020 Graduate of Virginia Tech, is sharing her personal perspective on graduating in the midst of COVID, as well as tips for graduates seeking their first post-college job or internship at this time. ***** Finishing …
Small Business Week is coming up on Sunday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 9th! When you’re already working around the clock to get your local businesses the support they need, what else can you do or encourage your communities to do to support small businesses? Here are some ways you can support them with their …
Last week, I moderated a webinar called “Effective Online Marketing” for the City of Brunswick where we explored how to communicate with customers in the time of COVID 19, how to get in front of customers online, and the importance of preparing for the future. This was one of many webinars we are leading right …
Recently, I wrote a guest post for RestoreYourEconomy.org, a project funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and managed by the International Economic Development Council. RestoreYourEconomy.org provides resources and best practice information for public and private stakeholders who are seeking to rebuild their local economies after an economic disruption, such as the one we are currently …
I am fortunate to personally know nearly everyone on my email list. Some people here are in Economic Development. Others are small business owners. Others are in the tourism sector. I can’t emphasize enough how incredibly challenging this time is for all of us. I feel it every day. And many of you have taken …
In addition to the health concerns of the coronavirus, one of the biggest challenges is how it is disrupting work and family life. Businesses are having employees begin working from home. Schools and universities sent kids home to take their classes virtually. As parents, not only do we have to navigate potential changes to our …