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  • Welcome to Chico
    • Visit Chico >
      • About Chico
      • Things to See & Do
      • Local Restaurants
      • Lodging
    • Live in Chico >
      • Quality of Life
      • Relocate
  • About the Chamber
    • 2022 Action Plan
    • Advocacy
    • Community Impact Partners
    • Member Directory
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
  • Join Us
    • Community Impact Partnership
    • Membership >
      • Membership Application
      • Access & Engagement
      • Business Visibility
  • Events
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Community Calendar
  • Move Chico Forward
    • Team Chico
    • Legislative Action Committee
    • Letters of Support & Position Statements
    • YPO
    • Choose Chico
  • Store
  • Member Directory
  • Member Login
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Customers
We want to make sure you have resources for keeping customers, helping them now and staying top of mind in this season.

​Business Marketing Resources
Chicostart - Offering Grow with Google Virtual Webinars for small business

Google for Small Business – Helping Your Business Through COVID-19:
  • Keep your customers informed
  • Adjust your advertising
  • Continue to adapt to new customer behavior
  • Run your business remotely

​Facebook Business Resource Hub

eBay  "Up & Running" 
  • As part of the "Up & Running" promotion, all new business accounts registered by July 31 will receive a variety of special benefits and discounts, including:
  • No listing fees for two months on up to 200 listings. Pay fees only when you sell.
  • Exclusive access to webinars with expert growth advisors and premium e-learning opportunities.
  • Exclusive access to the Up & Running Community group, where you can get real-time advice and inspiration from experienced sellers and eBay team members.
  • Powerful selling tools and insights.
  • Access to eBay's 170M+ buyers worldwide.
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Shopify - Get started selling your goods online.

Local Marketing Partners 
Blue Flamingo Marketing
  • Sign up for a free Messaging Survival Guide
Danie Schwartz Consulting
  • Offering free 1 hour consultation for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Half a Bubble Out
  • 5 Tips for Creating Business Videos
Joyce Brown Marketing
  • ​Offering a $10 discount on hourly rate for businesses impacted by COVID-19 ​
MC2 Design 
  • Marketing and messaging for growth-minded businesses.

WEBINARS, VIDEOS & ARTICLES 
Webinars
Grow Your Business with Google Webinar Workshop Materials
Presented by Chicostart:

"Make Your Website Work for You: Part 1"
August 26, 2020

In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help.
Hosted by: 
Chicostart
Handout
Presentation Slides​
​Webinar Recording

"Working Social Media 101" with Mark Sorenson CEO of Social High Rise
August 12, 2020

This webinar focuses on the working experience running a full service social media company. CEO Mark Sorenson from Social High Rise takes a high level drill down into Social Media, from finding your social presence and creating magic with a practical  approach of principles.  
Hosted by: Chicostart
Full webinar recording HERE
Link to Presentation Slides HERE
"Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs "
August 5, 2020
​Discover how to create a collaborative environment where everyone is responsible for design. You will go through design challenges and sprints that can be incorporated into any workplace or startup, to unlock creativity and innovative thinking.
Handout 1
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Handout 2 (PowerPoint)
"Reach Customers Online with Google"
July 29, 2020
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.
Handout 1
Handout 2
YouTube Recording
"Make Better Business Decision with Google Analytics - Part 1"
July 15, 2020
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
Make Better Business Decision with Google Analytics - Part 1 Handout
"Make Better Business Decision with Google Analytics - Part 2"
July 22, 2020
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics  - Part 2 Handout
"COVID-19 - Reopening Toolkit for Small Businesses" - SCORE Greater Chico Area
June 3, 2020
Full webinar Recording HERE
​Webinar Handout HERE
"Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely"
May 13, 2020
Hosted by Chicostart
Handouts:
  • Connect With Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
  • Connect With Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely Slides
"Applied Digital Skills (Adults and Jobseekers)"
May 6, 2020
Hosted by Chicostart
Handouts:
  • Applied Digital Skills
"Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs"
April 29, 2020
Hosted by Chicostart
Handouts:
  • Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs
"Use YouTube to Grow Your Business"
April 22, 2020
Hosted by Chicostart
Handouts:
  • Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
  • YouTube Playbook for Small Businesses
  • YouTube Digital Events Playbook
Videos
July 16, 2020
Zoom Interview with Michael Coogan, MC2 Design
​"P.I.V.O.T."
Katy Thoma, President & CEO of theChico Chamber interviews Michael Coogan, Managing Partner of local marketing and design company MC2 Design about how important customer messaging and communications are in this season.Michael talks about what PIVOT means to MC2. 
​Full interview HERE
May 7,2020
Zoom Interview with Rick Neilsen, Business Learning Systems
"Podcasting"
Rick Nielsen is a Chico Chamber member and Owner of Business Learning Systems. Rick has been podcasting and developing podcasts since 2007. He can provide "turn-key" podcast production services as well as coaching services where you might want to in the long run, produce some or all of the podcast within your organization. Whether it's an audio or a video podcast, Rick can help you set it up and get it running in no time! He also runs his own podcast and blog "Real Time Kaizen", Japanese for continuous improvement and has produced our Chico Chamber Podcast over the past few years. So, we thought Rick would be the perfect person to interview about the benefits of podcasting! ​Full interview HERE

Articles

Social Media Marketing World 2020: Top Three Takeaways
MC2 

Chico based business MC2n shares blog noting 3 favorite social media takeaways from the a social media conference that we believe will be helpful for your business as you enter 2021.
#1: Video, Video, Video
#2: Authenticity with Purpose
​#3: Repurpose Content 
 
​CLICK HERE for full blog
COVID-19 Highlights Importance of Connected Experiences - www.retailcustomerexperience.com
  • Invest in quick digital wins to stay connected
  • Go above and beyond for your customers
  • Human touch approach​
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