Economic Alliance Snohomish County encourages small businesses to get online

Published 6:34 pm Tuesday, March 6, 2012

What: Economic Alliance Snohomish County encourages small businesses to get online

When: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 22 and 23

Where: Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle

Cost: Free

More info: To register for the free event, go to www.gybo.com/washington.

EVERETT – Economic Alliance Snohomish County is partnering with other economic development agencies to offer Washington Get Your Business Online, a service by Google, assisting small businesses with an inexpensive way to get their businesses online.

“This day and age, web presence is very important for small businesses,” said Jean Hales, director of Small Business and Community Development for Economic Alliance Snohomish County. “This event looks like a great opportunity for the region’s small businesses to gain and sharpen their online marketing skills.”

Google is offering free training on Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23 at Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle. Training will include help with building your website, growing your business online, and promoting your business online.

Washington Get Your Business Online is a free service for the first year.