WORKSHOPS

The Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is offering training sessions help businesses with their Search Engine Optimization. Steve Bibby, owner of Stratedia, will be conducting free SEO trainings for Mystic Chamber members. Mystic Chamber members can register at www.mysticchamber.org.

Training Session 2: How to Optimize Your Google Listing, Wednesday, March 29, 4–5 p.m., location TBD.

Training Session 3: Social Media Trends, Wednesday, April 26, 4–5 p.m., location TBD.

SCORE:

“The ABCs of a Business Plan and Understanding a SWOT Analysis,” sponsored by CorePlus Federal Credit Union, presenter Tanisha Baptiste of the Small Business Administration, Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Zoom.

“How to Start & Run a Successful Non-Profit Organization,” sponsored by Old Saybrook Rotary, presenter Bob Potter, Tuesday, March 21, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom.

“Messaging in Motion: The Bridge Between YouTube, TikTok, and Other Social Media,” sponsored by TD Bank, presenter Yana Dynia of Miranda Creative, Thursday, March 23, noon-1:30 p.m., Zoom.

“Fundamentals for Starting Your Business" Webinar Series, Session #1: "What's the Big Idea?”, series sponsored by Berkshire Bank and Andre Prost, Inc., March 28, 5:30-7 p.m. The series takes place on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 11.

Contact for questions/info: Anne Driscoll, anne.driscoll@scorevolunteer.org.

NETWORKING

The Greater Mystic Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours at Bank & Bridge Brewing, March 7, 5:30-7 p.m. The brewpub is at 54 West Main St., Mystic. $10 for members; $25 non-members. Registration includes food and one drink ticket for beer or wine. Visit www.mysticchamber.org for more information.

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Annual Meeting & ECTy Award Celebration will be held Thursday, March 30, 5-9:30 p.m., at Foxwoods Resort Casino. $80 per person on or before March 13, or $90 per person after. $720 per reserved table of eight.

The annual awards honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service, and business best practices.

Young Professionals of Eastern CT 'YPSocial' will be held at Florence Griswold Museum, Thursday, March 9, 5-7 p.m.. The museum is at 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme. Free to members; $15 for non-members. Sponsored by Homestead Funding.

RIBBON CUTTING

The Greater Mystic Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting at Mountain Hollow Crystals, March 8, 5-6 p.m. Small bites from Ivy's Simply Homemade, soft drinks and cookies will be served. The business is located at 22 Bayview Ave., Studio #7, Stonington. Visit www.mysticchamber.org for more information.

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