Are you a rural-based business in Arizona looking to drive new customers and clients, grow your presence online, and maximize your time? Local First Arizona has crafted a network of the best rural-based marketing and business development companies to deliver education, trainings and exclusive services for you.

To help rural and tribal communities and nonprofits know all they can about what funders look for in the grant applications they review and the projects they fund, the Arizona Economic Resource Center is launching a new quarterly webinar series. Hear directly from funders of some of the most popular grants and programs with Resource Center clients and ask them questions during these moderated virtual sessions.

This workshop includes an in-depth discussions on Mission and Vision Statements, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators, Personas, Messaging Tone and Cadence, and other important areas every small business needs to develop to have a smart marketing strategy. Viewers benefit from the virtual presentation and will also receive a copy of the workshop material and content strategy templates to use for your business.

Most business owners would love to see a big boost in sales. At least hypothetically. But are you ready for success? Do you have a stable foundation? Hiring marketing help can be like adding a motor to your mountain bike, but if your bike is pointed towards a canyon edge or has a loose axle, that boost could lead to a crash. In this session we'll do a quick safety check on the fundamentals of your business and dive into what else you can do with your team before you invest in marketing or take on investment.

This session will aim to build a strong understanding of the process behind developing a story within your brand that will continue engagement with current customers while building interest for future customers