Small Business and Technology Development Center to Host Advertising and Promotion Seminar

The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology
Development Center along with the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Jonesboro Association will offer a special workshop on "Advertising and Promotion," Thursday, June 10 from 1-4 p.m., in Room 103 at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development, 319 University Loop West, Jonesboro.

Experienced marketing professionals with KAIT-TV, KAIT Internet,
The Jonesboro Sun, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Jonesboro Radio Group,
SuddenLink and Master Print Group will lead a panel discussion
describing how small businesses can use marketing channels to help
locate customers.
"Finding the right communications channels to get your marketing
message across to your particular target markets is critical today,"
said Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Center Director.

"We are very fortunate
to have a diverse panel of local marketers who will share their insights
into developing marketing campaigns and how their particular media can
help a small business grow."
Following the panel discussion, attendees will have an opportunity
to meet individually with the panelists to discuss their business and to
network with other participants. This interaction session will run from
4-5 p.m. in Room 106.

The seminar is free of charge; however, registration is
required. Seating is limited to 75 attendees. For more information or
to register, contact the Arkansas State University Small Business and
Technology Development Center at (870) 972-3517, e-mail
asusbtdc@astate.edu, register on line at
http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/jonesboro.asp or become a fan on the ASU
SBTDC Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/asu.sbtdc.

The seminar is co-sponsored by Central Auto Dealership,
Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Jonesboro Association, East Arkansas Planning and Development District, First Security Bank, Liberty Bank of Arkansas and Simmons First Bank.