As social media enters its second decade, there are more channels than ever to consider for communication.  And with each new channel, a new, younger audience seems to jump on “the latest thing” and claim it as their own, until it too, becomes uncool, and they leave that in the dust and move on to the next.  How are you supposed to keep up with the “latest cool thing” in addition to changing algorithms on the established channels? You are a small business owner with limited resources!  There is only so much time in the day, right?

This full-day experience will give participants the tools they need to take part in Bold, Inclusive Conversations®. The forum will introduce topics such as psychological safety, trauma, and polarization that are critical to understanding how the sociopolitical environment shapes the workplace and communities. Via an open forum, participants will have the freedom to share their fears, thoughts, and concerns while also laying the groundwork to engage in Bold, Inclusive Conversations®.

Let’s face it—the human attention span is shrinking and we are creating more content online than ever before. Those are big challenges for today’s marketers. In part one of a two-part marketing series, Sam Brenner, VP of Marketing at BoxCast, will help you understand strategically and tactically how to win the attention and context games in today's digital landscape.

Re-Connecting Cleveland: Pathways to Opportunity

In July 2016, Cleveland Metroparks was announced as a winner of $7.950 million for its Re-Connecting Cleveland: Pathways to Opportunity grant application in the highly competitive Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program through the US Department of Transportation. 

Join us at Merwin’s Wharf in Rivergate Park and enjoy the Cuyahoga riverfront as a perfect backdrop while Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks, illustrates these projects in various phases of their development.  

In part 2 of this series, Sam Brenner, VP of Marketing at BoxCast, will share his story of how he grew sales and marketing at BoxCast and provide actionable examples and tactics you can use in your own business.

Cleveland’s only convention for small and middle market companies to learn, network and grow.

BizConCLE is a unique education and networking experience exclusively designed for small and middle-market company CEOs, C-Suite, and their employees. The full-day convention includes 3 nationally-recognized keynote speakers, 2 general sessions led by regional business and community leaders, and 10 hands-on workshops in areas like Talent, People and HR; Marketing, Customers and Branding; Business Growth, Sales & Financials; and Owner, Leader and Team Development. There’s also a full exhibit hall, interactive show floor and multiple opportunities to connect and share ideas through exclusive networking experiences.

Say goodbye to Potlucks, White Elephant and Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties! Join us at the Big Party for Small Business – the ultimate holiday party for your staff along with other Cleveland small businesses.