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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown’s SCORE Chapter will be offering a Marketing 101 course for area non-profits small-business owners and entrepreneurs on July 20th.

“It’s not easy for a new business to compete with larger and more well-known organizations,” said Dave Smette, SCORE volunteer. “But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”

SCORE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing and maintaining small businesses. SCORE volunteers are business leaders who deliver services at no charge. SCORE volunteers like Smette are organizing a workshop called “Marketing 101: How to get the word out about your small business.”

“This workshop is valuable to anyone running or starting a small business, especially in a rural area,” said Warrin Tobin, SCORE volunteer. “It’s also great for nonprofits, service clubs, churches and anyone trying to make a big difference with a small budget.”

Marketing 101 will help answer the questions of: Why is marketing important? What’s my target audience? How do I reach them? Marketing 101 will also offer inexpensive tools and tricks to help with project management, graphic design, social media and advertising. Those interested in attending should prepare for a day of learning, networking and dialogue.

In addition to managing a business, managing a budget is also a challenge. Costs for this event are kept low, thanks to the generosity of: SCORE, Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Jamestown/Stutsman County Development Corporation.

Leading the sessions are Janna Bergstedt, vice president of marketing at First Community Credit Union and Katie Ryan-Anderson, marketing manager at Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

“Marketing 101: How to get the word out about your small business” is set for 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July 20 at Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 2nd Street Southeast. Tickets are $15 before July 10 and $20 beginning July 11. Space is limited. Tickets available at http://bit.ly/Marketing101Jamestown.