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The ASU SBTDC will be offering six training workshops for Jonesboro area businesses in August on a variety of topics including two free seminars.

* Tuesday, Aug 3rd 11:30 am - 1:30 pm FREE Intro to Professional E-Mail Marketing - Getting the BasicsTuesday, Aug 17th 1-4 pm Professional E-Mail Marketing using Constant Contact software $40 per person ($30 for Jonesboro Chamber and DJA members)

* Tuesday, Aug 17th 6-9 pm 5 Small Business Strategies for Social Media Marketing $40 per person ($30 for Jonesboro Chamber and DJA members) (Sign up for both seminars that day and get $10 off)

* Thursday, Aug 19th 1-4 pm Business Plans & Market Research $30 per person $20 for Jonesboro Chamber and DJA members)Tuesday, Aug 24th 11:30 am - 1:30 pm FREE Get Listed Locally -Capture Your Local On-Line Customers No Charge

* Thursday, Aug 26th 6-9 pm Facebook Pages - ABCs for Business Marketing $40 per person ($30 for Jonesboro Chamber and DJA members)The two free workshops (Intro to E-Mail Marketing and Get Listed Locally) will be held during lunch...attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch, ASU SBTDC will provide the drinks and the material.For more information about any of these workshops or to register:

Call the ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center (870) 972-3517, e-mail us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register on-lineCo-sponsors for our Jonesboro workshops include the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Jonesboro Association, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, First Security Bank, Liberty Bank of Arkansas and Simmons First Bank.