Boost Online Marketing With Facebook In Burlington County April 3

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — With an emphasis in marketing shifting online, officials are holding an event to help Burlington County business owners. State Sen. Troy Singleton and Facebook are teaming up for the “Boost With Facebook” event at Rowan College at Burlington County on April 3.

The event at Votta Hall, 900 College Circle in Mount Laurel, runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Singleton will deliver welcome remarks before the digital skills training for small businesses and individuals.

The event will feature a presentation by a Facebook expert on how to use the platform effectively to maximize business potential. During the free event, business owners will learn how to use the most up-to-date tools, insights, and best practices for achieving success.

In addition to the Facebook presentation, over a dozen organizations will host resource tables including: US Small Business Administration, NJ Department of Treasury, NJ Economic Development Authority, NJ Business Action Center, Rutgers Small Business Development Center, RCBC Workforce Development, SJ Millennials, and SJ Young Professionals Association.

Anyone interested in attending can register here: https://bwfmountlaurel.splashthat.com/.

Experts predict that in 2020, half of all ad spending in both the United States and the world will be spent online, according to AdAge.

“The ‘Boost with Facebook’ event is an opportunity for small businesses and individuals to take their Facebook and Instagram marketing skills to the next level,” Singleton said. “We know the power of social media in the 21st Century, and we want to ensure that small businesses and entrepreneurs have the skills they need to promote their companies, products, and services on these platforms.”

The following businesses are also participating in the workshop: Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Southern New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and the National Association of Women Business Owners — South Jersey Chapter. Hundreds of other businesses are invited to attend the free workshop.

“I am especially grateful to the chambers and business organizations who are partnering with us on this event,” Singleton said. “They represent a wide array and diverse segment of our business community — Burlington County, South Jersey, veterans, women, Hispanics and African-Americans — and we are thankful for their participation.”