Small Business Marketing Workshop Provides Practical Tips to Local Business Owners
- StartUp Hutch
- Apr 15
- 1 min read
If marketing your business feels scattered, inconsistent, or like a constant guessing game, this workshop will help you refocus.
StartUp Hutch, in partnership with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and the Wichita State University Small Business Development Center, will host a Small Business Marketing Workshop on Wednesday, May 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Hutchinson Chamber, designed for Reno County entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking practical strategies to better market their businesses.
This session will bring together experienced local professionals to share what actually works, and how business owners can apply those strategies in a way that makes sense for their time, budget, and goals.
Small Business Marketing Workshop Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 1-4 PM
Location: Hutch Chamber
117 N Walnut St.
Hutchinson, KS
The workshop is free to attend and open to entrepreneurs and small business owners across Reno County.
Participants will gain:
Clarity on where to focus their marketing efforts
Practical strategies they can implement immediately
Insight from professionals who work with small businesses every day
Featured speakers include:
Brandy Willett, Regional Director of Kansas SBDC
Lori Bower, President of BowerComm
Graham Klemme, Executive Director of StartUp Hutch
In addition to learning from speakers, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other local business owners navigating similar challenges.
“This workshop is about helping business owners cut through the noise,” said Graham Klemme, Executive Director of StartUp Hutch. “There’s no shortage of marketing advice out there, but what many entrepreneurs need is clarity—what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how to move forward with confidence.”
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