Roanoke County Economic Development is hosting social media workshops on October 8 targeted to small business who want to tap into Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Linkedin to promote their business. The workshops will be presented by Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance. Advanced registration is required to the sessions at www.vastartup.org. A morning and afternoon session will be offered.

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Session 1 = 10:00 a.m.— 12:-00 p.m. or Session 2 = 1:00 p.m.— 3:00 p.m.
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Roanoke County Administration Building Complex
4th Floor Training Room
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia
Registration required at: www.vastartup.org or call 276-676-3768
Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Workshop segments include:
YouTube help shape opinions about your
company, products and services.  Social Media basics, opportunities and
benefits
This 2-hour workshop will outline how these free  How to get started
tools can be used for promoting business and  Learn how to create a strategy for your
demonstrate how you can harness the marketing business
power for your business.  Share social media ideas
Bring your laptop and be ready to dive in!