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Thornton Business News

Thornton Business News

December Workshops to Help Thornton Businesses

Looking for some support to help your business not only survive, but also THRIVE during the pandemic? A variety of Thornton government organizations, nonprofits and business experts have joined forces to help ensure businesses get the resources and that they need—under one roof! The following free workshops and seminars are available in December through Thornton’s Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center:


Google My Business: Reach new Customers During COVID-19

Tuesday, December 8
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: John Hovey, North Metro SBDC

Customers use Google more than any other method to find your business. Learn how to create a Google My Business listing and keep it updated during COVID. Bring a laptop or smartphone. Free WiFi and some laptops will be available for attendees to use during the seminar. Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/google-my-business-reach-new-customers-during-covid-19-2/


Reputación Digital

Wednesday, December 9
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presentado por: Gabriel Pena with Folks Marketing

Cómo la reputación digital de su empresa, ayuda a posicionar su empresa y mejorar las ventas.

  • Cómo mantener una reputación digital activa y positiva
  • Lugares donde califican la reputación de una empresa.
  • Qué hacer ante Reviews negativos y cómo resarcir su efecto.

Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/reputacion-digital-2/


Google My Business: Gana Nuevos Clientes Durante COVID-19

Tuesday, December 8 (in SPANISH)
5:30 – 6 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: Stephanie San German, North Metro SBDC

¿Sabías que más clientes utilizan Google para encontrar tu empresa que cualquier otro método? Una ficha de Google My Business es fundamental para el éxito de su empresa. En este seminario, aprenderá a crear una lista de Google My Business y a mantenerla actualizada para sus clientes.

  • Conclusiones: crea tu ficha de empresa en Google My Business y configúrala para las actualizaciones de Covid.
  • Por favor traiga: Si usa una computadora portátil o un teléfono inteligente, tráigalo a la clase. Tenemos wifi disponible. También tenemos computadoras portátiles que puede usar durante la clase. Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/google-my-business-gana-nuevos-clientes-durante-covid-19-2/


Create Content With Canva: Free COVID Graphic Design

Tuesday, December 15
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: John Hovey, North Metro SBDC

Learn how to use the free, easy-to-use online software Canva and free stock photography at Unsplash.com to create pamphlets and graphics for your business. Free WiFi and some laptops will be available for attendees to use during the seminar. Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/create-content-with-canva-free-covid-graphic-design-2/


Crear Contenido con Canva: Diseño Gráfico Covid Gratuito

Tuesday, December 15 (in SPANISH)
5:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: Stephanie San German, North Metro SBDC

En este seminario, aprenderá a utilizar el software gratuito en línea Canva y la fotografía de archivo gratuita en Unsplash.com para crear gráficos para su negocio. Canva es gratis y fácil de usar, y podemos mostrarte cómo.

  • Conclusión: cree un folleto de marketing utilizando herramientas e imágenes gratuitas en línea.
  • Por favor traiga: Si usa una computadora portátil, tráigala a la clase. Tenemos wifi disponible. También tenemos computadoras portátiles que puede usar durante la clase.

Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/crear-contenido-con-canva-diseno-grafico-covid-gratuito/


Create a One-page Plan using Canvass

Wednesday, December 16
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: Don Rowe, SCORE instructor

Create a simple business plan on one page with Canvass. Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/create-a-one-page-plan-using-canvass/


Facebook, Instagram y Tiendas Virtuales

Wednesday, December 16 (in SPANISH)
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: Gabriel Pena with Folks Marketing

  • Cómo crear una página comercial en Facebook e Instagram y sus respectivas tiendas.
  • Aprenda a generar contenido para negocios.
  • Cree una tienda en Facebook e Instagram.
  • Venda y entregue sus productos por correo.
  • Todo lo que debe saber para pautar en Facebook e Instagram.

Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/facebook-instagram-y-tiendas-virtuales/


Resilience & Agility Without Losing Strategic Focus Workshop

Thursday, December 17
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (FREE via Zoom or in person at Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center)

Presented by: Stacy McConnell, founder of Powerhouse Business & Executive Coaching

Preparing for the unpredictable and reacting quickly is just one aspect of staying ahead to maintain a resilient business. What makes a business more adaptable and agile, and what does it take to build business resilience?  In this workshop you will discover specific actions you can take to build and maintain business resilience without losing strategic focus in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.

In this workshop you will learn:

  • How you can take a more strategic approach
  • How your business can bounce back in the face of disruption and change
  • How your business can be more proactive, rather than reactive
  • Long-term Strategies that lead to a more resilient business
  • How business owners & leaders should respond to disruption or crisis
  • Mindsets and behaviors that are required for a resiliency

Call the Alliance/Alianza Business Assistance Center (550 E. Thornton Pkwy., Suite 170, Thornton) at (720)674-3547 with questions.

RSVP: https://businessinthornton.com/event/resilience-agility-without-losing-strategic-focus-workshop/