Small Business center hosts social media workshop;
SAPA-TV joins VTelevision channel

Vermont Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a workshop — Social Media for Small Business — at Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, in Brattleboro from  10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28.

Social Media is here to stay, yet with so many sites to choose from, determining which is best for your business and managing your presence on the platform can be a daunting task. Social Media is constantly evolving and every platform offers varying features, benefits, and market reach. Frequently, small businesses have limited time and money to launch and support successful social media campaigns and online marketing programs, yet there are many ways to strengthen your online presence which all businesses can achieve.

This workshop will offer tips and insights into how to maintain a consistent online presence for your small business or organization using social media, free tools, and website best practices. Gain information on mobile trends, get ideas for social media posts, and learn about the importance of location based social media.

The presenter is Nancy Shuttleworth, VtSBDC area business advisor and digital marketing strategist. Space is limited, registration is required, and the fee is $10. Register online by clicking here.

To register and pay for more than one person, or groups, call the Randolph office at 800-464-SBDC. For further information contact Debra Boudrieau at VtSBDC, dboudrieau@vtsbdc.org.

SAPA-TV now part of VTelevision channel

Vermont Telephone Co. and Springfield Area Public Access Television announce that SAPA-TV is now part of the VTelevision channel lineup. Both of SAPA-TV’s channels are available in high definition as well as in standard definition.

Michel Guité, president of VTel, said, “SAPA has been a dedicated community leadership organization in Springfield for many years, and we are very pleased to have reached a contract that enables VTel and SAPA to work closely together.”

SAPA-TV President Tom Lauritsen said, “It takes many volunteers and a professional staff to bring the community  into your homes. It’s wonderful to have the customers of VTelevision as part of SAPA-TV’s audience.”

SAPA-TV’s public channel can be found on channel 160 (SD) and 1160 (HD). The education/government channel is on 161 (SD) and 1161 (HD).

For more information on VTelevision and how you can subscribe, call 802-885-9000 or go to www.vermontel.com.