SMART for Business: Bringing Excitement to Your Brand

Hosted by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Thursday, Aug. 9, 3:30-6 pm. Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar & Bowling, 729 Marshall St. NE. Marketing, the act of connecting your product and services with customers, is a rapidly changing and always evolving discipline. Whether using digital platforms to build influence or re-imagining traditional marketing methods, how you market your business can be a huge determinant of success. Panelists will discuss methods they have used to market their businesses and share what has worked for them. The program will be followed by a happy hour. Light appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Speakers: Dr. Simone Xavier, chief creative officer, Sigma Beauty. Ben Gregory, strategy director, BIG – Brand Innovation Group. Mike Schwandt, marketing & communications, Bauhaus. This event is open to all and pre-registration is preferred. Admission is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Info: mplschamber.com/smart or contact Shannon Lukes at slukes@mplschamber.com or 612-370-9117.