Use New Media Communication: Boost Your Business

Small businesses with limited resources can benefit from simple online strategies such as blogging, or participating in social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, Linked In). High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is partnering with Big Island groups to conduct a workshop about the world of new media and ecommerce as it relates to growing business. New media tools will be the focus of two-hour sessions zeroing in on the how-to behind the tactics.

Hastings & Pleadwell: A Communication Company (H&P) and Gum Design, a web development company are co-presenting the workshop specifically designed for small businesses to get a leg up on new online marketing strategies.

Hilo Date: Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Time: 2-4 p.m .
Location: 2009 Technology in the Workplace Expo & Seminar, Hawaii Community College (1175 Manono St., Building 382, Cafeteria)
Cost: HTDC clients, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business members; attendees of the 2009 Technology in the Workplace Expo & Seminar: FREE
Registration: Call Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, 808-935-7178

High Technology Development Corporation, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, Hastings & Pleadwell: A Communication Co., and Gum Design partner to bring information about how to participate in the world of new media to Big Island businesses and residents.

Kona Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (coffee, pastries served)
Location: King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel
Cost: HTDC, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business members: FREE; non-members: $30
Registration: Call the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, 808-329-1758