Bladen County Launches Free Marketing Series for Small Businesses

The Small Business Center at Bladen Community College will host a free Lunch and Learn marketing series starting January 15. Sessions tackle AI, website building, email outreach, video creation, and automated marketing.

Aaron Wesley Means teaches every class. He runs ACTIVATE Business Solutions, an award-winning Constant Contact partner firm. Means plans to show what works in marketing and run live demos.

The Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the college to make this happen. You don't need to be a Chamber member, but spots are limited, so sign up soon.

The first class, Marketing with AI: Faster, Better, Easier, happens at noon on Thursday, January 15, at the Chamber office at 207 East Broad Street in Elizabethtown. Bring your own lunch or order through the Chamber for $10.

Every other session meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the same place. February 3 covers websites that get results and turn visitors into customers. March 3 digs into email marketing methods.

Video marketing across YouTube and Instagram takes center stage on April 7. May 5 focuses on social media visibility, teaching three ways to boost engagement without paying for ads. The final class on June 2 shows how to automate marketing work.

The center provides more resources than just this series. Free classes on starting and growing a business are on the SBC website. Want one-on-one help? Call the center to schedule a time with a counselor.