FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is providing virtual events for businesses needing resources amid COVID-19. There’s a whole schedule of events this week so local businesses can be in the know regarding stimulus funding, marketing strategies and how to keep your employees motivated.
Fort Worth Chamber’s Chris Strayer says they want to do everything they can to help those affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic. “We want to make sure that every business knows what the resources are, the funding and the opportunities so that we can weather the storm together,” said Strayer.
All of these sessions events will be stream on Facebook live. The Chamber will be accepting questions in real-time, in the Facebook and LinkedIn comments and will get to as many questions as time allows.
Check out the schedule of events:
LEADERS ONLINE: SBA Update on Federal Stimulus Funding
Featuring Herbert Austin, District Director of SBA’s Dallas/Fort Worth OfficeDATE : Tuesday, April 7, 2020
TIME: 2:00 PM CST
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/FTWChamber/ or Zoom.
DESCRIPTION: Now that the CARES act has been passed and funding is available, what are the steps in getting needed dollars to your business? Herb will talk about the updates and provide tips on the application process.
LEADERS ONLINE: Marketing & Messaging: Shifting Your Strategy
Featuring Ken Schaefer, President and Owner, Schaefer Advertising Co. and Kenn Scott, Chief Creative Officer, Avadel Agency
DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2020
TIME: 2:00 PM CST
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/FTWChamber/ or Zoom.
DESCRIPTION: We are all aware of the shifting nature of business and the complexity of supporting a shelter-in-place safety mandate, while trying to keep the doors open. Join us as we discuss how to market your business and craft your messaging in a pandemic economy.
LEADERS ONLINE: Leading Through the Storm: Managing and Motivating Teams
Featuring Carlo Capua, Owner/Operator, Z’s Café and Catering and Co-Owner, Locavore; Sandi Mitchell, CEO, APEX Catalyst Groups
DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2020
TIME: 2:00 PM CST
LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/FTWChamber/ or Zoom.
DESCRIPTION: As a leader of a business or a team, what tools and best practices can you put in place to make sure your team is motivated and set-up to succeed? This discussion will dive into ways you can best lead and tips to navigate roadblocks and challenges in the days ahead.
ONLINE OFFICE HOURS: Marketing and selling while sheltering in place – Best practices
Please connect with us on LinkedIn for our first Online Office Hours session, where we will post a conversation starter about marketing and selling while sheltering in place.
DATE: Friday, April 10, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM CST
LOCATION: http://www.linkedin.com/company/ fort-worth-chamber-of-commerce
DESCRIPTION: Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topic and we will have experts available to respond in the comments. You are also encouraged to share your personal insights. And don’t forget, as we shelter in place, this will be a great opportunity for you to build your LinkedIn network by connecting with other participants.
