From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce and the Maumee Chamber of Commerce, has announced the “Learn, Network, Succeed” training series, a collaborative educational program presented by Meta.
The three-part series is designed to help business owners, nonprofit leaders, marketing professionals, and entrepreneurs strengthen their marketing and communication strategies while building meaningful connections with customers, supporters, and employees.
Each one-hour session will provide practical tools and actionable insights that participants can immediately apply to their organizations.
Training schedule:
- Tuesday, Aug. 18 – Nonprofit marketing
- Hosted by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
- Veterans Memorial Building, 520 Conneaut Ave., Bowling Green
- Participants will learn fundraising strategies, Meta advertising techniques, and audience engagement best practices to help nonprofits expand their reach and impact.
- Coffee and donut holes will be provided courtesy of Biggby Coffee of Bowling Green.
- Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Communication builder
- Hosted by the Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce
- Cutting Edge Countertops, 1300 Flagship Dr., Perrysburg
- Participants will define their target audience, map the customer journey, and explore effective communication strategies using social media platforms and Messenger tools.
- Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Creative builder
- Hosted by the Maumee Chamber of Commerce
- Participants will focus on developing a strong brand identity and creating engaging content for Facebook and Instagram, including best practices for Reels and short-form video content.
For all sessions, doors will open at 7:45 a.m. for networking, with programming taking place from 8 – 9 a.m.
All sessions will be facilitated by Darlenne Helena, a digital marketing strategist, content creator, and founder of Helena Media, a social media agency that has helped brands build meaningful online connections since 2020. With more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of marketing and technology, Helena has managed over $5 million in social media advertising spend and helped hundreds of brands connect with audiences through organic and paid social media strategies. She has also built an online community of more than 160,000 women founders on TikTok.
As a Meta certified lead trainer and public speaker, Helena has partnered with Meta since 2021 to deliver digital marketing education to business owners and professionals at more than 750 events nationwide. She empowers entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to strengthen their digital presence and amplify their voices.
Registration will open about a month before each of the events and will be available through the participating Chamber websites:
- Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce: https://www.bgchamber.net/rsvp/
- Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce: https://www.perrysburgchamber.com/
- Maumee Chamber of Commerce: https://directory.maumeechamber.com/events
These training courses are intended for current chamber members. If someone is not currently a member of one of these chambers and would like to be, contact its office directly.
