Join the Mississippi SBDC Network in Ocean Springs for our Digital Marketing Bootcamp: Put AI to Work for Your Business—a hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners strengthen their marketing strategy and apply AI tools in real time. This workshop is offered in partnership with the City of Ocean Springs & the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, helping bring valuable business resources directly to the local community. Building on the success of previous Digital Marketing Bootcamps delivered across Mississippi and in partnership with the Alabama SBDC and University of Georgia SBDC through the SBA's Portable Assistance Program, this updated 2026 curriculum takes a more interactive approach—helping you move beyond learning into action. During this session, you’ll gain practical strategies to better understand your customers, improve your online presence, and begin using AI to streamline and enhance your marketing efforts. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to: 1 Set clear, measurable marketing goals for your business 2 Identify and better understand your target customers 3 Evaluate your competition and position your business effectively 4 Choose the right social media platforms and content strategies 5 Improve your website for search engines and local visibility 6 Use AI tools for content creation, customer insights, and marketing efficiency Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your strategy, this workshop will provide actionable tools you can begin using immediately. *Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. *Laptops are highly encouraged for this interactive session.
Speaker(s): Kendall Causey, Digital Transformation Lead, Mississippi SBDC Dr. Alexandria White, Training Specialist, Mississippi SBDC
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*** REGISTRATION FOR THIS "LIVE" EVENT ENDS 24 HOURS BEFORE THE EVENT *** Maximum Attendance: 175 attendees EVENT LOCATION: Ocean Springs Civic Center 3730 Bienville Blvd Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Fee: No Cost
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