Constant Contact®, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTCT) has announced the schedule for its fall Small Business Summit series: “How to Finance and Market Your Business in the New Economy.” The free seminars, offered in partnership with South Florida SCORE chapters, chambers of commerce, local businesses, and government agencies, provide area small businesses with the most current and actionable information to help grow their businesses.

“Industry statistics tell us that small businesses represent the majority of U.S. employers, but only 50 percent of those small businesses survive beyond five years,” said Lisa Sparks, regional development director, Constant Contact. “Armed with the right tools and information, small businesses have a better chance of success. That’s why Constant Contact is proud to partner with our local chambers of commerce, SBDCs, and SCORE chapters to offer educational events and workshops to help small businesses find their winning formula for success.”

Constant Contact’s Fall Small Business Summit Event Series for South Florida Schedule:

September 29, Boca Raton

  • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Office Depot Headquarters, North Military Trail, Boca Raton
  • Free Registration: http://conta.cc/cwDF4C
  • Description: Created for small business owners in Palm Beach County, this event features business owners who obtained financing and are successfully marketing their businesses through email marketing and social media channels, including Twitter™, Facebook®, and LinkedIn
  • Attendees will learn:
    • Where to obtain small business financing and what qualifications are needed
    • The secrets of effective networking
    • Online strategies for staying connected with customers and finding new customers, easily and affordably
  • Expert Small Business Speakers:
    • Lisa Sparks, South Florida Regional Development Director, Constant Contact
    • Kate Volman, VP of Development, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
    • Hal Finkelstein, SCORE South Palm Beach Chair

October 2, Miami

  • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Miami Science Museum, 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami
  • Free Registration: http://conta.cc/ahDAm7
  • Description: Seasoned experts from small business counseling and marketing organizations will share case studies and tips to help Miami-area businesses with financing and marketing
  • Attendees will learn:
    • Tips and information on how to get business funding and financing
    • How to make every dollar and minute count: Marketing tips for small businesses that don’t have a lot of time or resources to spend
  • Expert Small Business Speakers:
    • Lisa Sparks, South Florida Regional Development Director, Constant Contact
    • SCORE Counselors, led by SCORE's Miami Chair Marjorie Weber

October 5, Fort Lauderdale

  • Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm
  • Location: City of Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland, Park Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Lauderdale Lakes
  • Free Registration: http://conta.cc/9sJddk
  • Description: Seasoned small business experts will share case studies and tips for success
  • Attendees will learn:
    • How to boost profits with federal, state, and local government contracts
    • How to make every dollar and minute count: Marketing tips for small businesses that don’t have a lot of time or resources to spend
  • Expert Small Business Speakers:
    • Lisa Sparks, South Florida Regional Development Director, Constant Contact
    • Sylvia Y. Griñán, President of Griñán Diversity-Inclusion Consulting Services

October 16, Fort Lauderdale

  • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Susan B. Katz Theater, 17195 Sheridan Street, NE Corner of Sheridan St. and 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines
  • Free Registration: http://conta.cc/aouZMi
  • Description: Seasoned experts from small business counseling and marketing organizations will share case studies and tips to help Miami-area businesses with financing and marketing
  • Attendees will learn:
    • Tips and information on how to get business funding and financing
    • How to make every dollar and minute count: Marketing tips for small businesses that don’t have a lot of time or resources to spend
  • Expert Small Business Speakers:
    • Lisa Sparks, South Florida Regional Development Director, Constant Contact
    • SCORE Counselors, led by SCORE's Miami Chair Marjorie Weber

Resources:

  • Constant Contact events in South Florida: www.constantcontact.com/southflorida & @LisaSparksCTCT
  • SCORE South Palm Beach: http://www.scoresouthflorida.net
  • The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce: http://www.bocaratonchamber.com & @bocachamber
  • Miami Science Museum: http://www.miamisci.org & @miasci
  • City of Miami's Community Relations Board: http://www.miamigov.com/crb/pages/Members/members.asp & @cityofmiami
  • City of Lauderdale Lakes and Small Business Development Center in Broward County: http://www.lauderdalelakes.org/ & @cityoflaudlakes

About Constant Contact, Inc.

Constant Contact's email marketing, social media marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools help small organizations grow their businesses by building stronger customer relationships. More than 350,000 small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and member associations worldwide rely on Constant Contact's easy-to-use; affordable online tools to create and deliver personalized, professional communications that engage casual customers, members, prospects, and passionate customers wherever they congregate online -- from their email inboxes to their social networks. All Constant Contact products come with unmatched education, training and personal coaching services, and award-winning technical support. Founded in 1995, Constant Contact is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CTCT) with offices in Waltham, Mass.; Loveland, Colo.; and Delray, Fla.; and a San Francisco office scheduled to open later this year. Learn more at www.ConstantContact.com or call 781-472-8100.

Constant Contact and the Constant Contact Logo are registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All Constant Contact product names and other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Constant Contact, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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