Foley Main Street to Host Google Business Profile Workshop Oct. 20

FOLEY, Ala. — Foley Main Street will host “Ready. Set. Shine! Supercharge Your Business’s Online Presence,” an interactive workshop for business owners and individuals looking to help customers find their businesses online.

The workshop will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the second-floor conference room at Riviera Utilities, 413 East Laurel Ave. in Foley. A light dinner will be served at 5 p.m., followed by the workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Led by Lindsay Schumacher of L. Schumacher Consulting, the workshop will focus on practical ways to strengthen a Google Business Profile, including business information, products and services, photos, customer reviews and website links. Participants will also explore other popular search and navigation platforms and learn why accurate, consistent information matters wherever customers find them.

Easy-to-follow demonstrations, local examples and a guided “Would You Find You?” search will help participants identify opportunities for their own businesses. The workshop is designed for both first-time attendees and those returning for a refresher, with current features and tips they may have overlooked.

Each participant will receive a checklist and a simple maintenance guide. Attendees are encouraged to bring a phone or laptop to follow along.

The workshop is free for Foley Main Street members and supporters and $25 for all other businesses and individuals. Register at

https://forms.gle/wuB1Ghnd9cWXNsCQ6

Information about Foley Main Street membership is available at https://www.foleymainstreet.com/membership-app. Sponsorship opportunities can be found at https://www.foleymainstreet.com/sponsor-opportunities.

Foley Main Street will also host a second workshop Oct. 27 focused on using artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, to help small business owners with everyday tasks. The session will explore practical uses such as drafting communications, planning content, organizing information and brainstorming ideas. Additional details and registration information will be announced separately.

For questions or additional information, contact Darrelyn Dunmore with Foley Main Street at 251.270.0089 or [email protected].

Foley Main Street is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting economic vitality, historic preservation, and community development in Downtown Foley. Through partnerships, events, and business support initiatives, Foley Main Street works to strengthen the downtown district while promoting local businesses and enhancing the community experience for residents and visitors.

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