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Contact: Alan Fogg, FCEDA, afogg@fceda.org, 703-790-0600 (office) or 571-213-5065 (mobile)
Fairfax County EDA kicks off next Marketing Communications Essentials workshop series on September 18
Fairfax County, Virginia USA, Monday, July 16, 2012 -
On September 18, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) kicks off the next round of its Marketing Communications Essentials workshops, a series of five sessions designed to provide companies and entrepreneurs the tools to understand how to formulate and execute an applicable branding plan.
The dates and topics of the sessions are:
- Sept. 18: Conducting a SWOT Analysis
- Nov. 20: Stocking Your Digital Toolbox
- Jan. 15: Social Media Marketing Made Simple
- Mar. 19: Media Relations and Pitching Journalists
- May 21: Best Practices in B2B Marketing
The series will emphasize a broad range of best practices and are appropriate for small and mid-sized companies. The sessions are free and will be held at FCEDA headquarters at 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450, Tysons Corner. Click here for more information and to register for the sessions.
“We are delighted to present these workshops that offer valuable tips for companies that want to increase their profile in the marketplace and become more successful,” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the FCEDA.
The Marketing Communications Essentials series is being presented by the FCEDA in collaboration with its communications partners, Siddall and The Hodges Partnership.
Time magazine called Fairfax County, “one of the great economic success stories of our time.” Business growth helps Fairfax County fund the nation’s top-rated school system and other public services that contribute to the quality of life of residents. Fairfax County offers businesses a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport and a highly skilled, well-educated workforce.
The award-winning Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies, to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. In addition to its headquarters in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County’s largest business district, the FCEDA maintains marketing offices in seven important global business centers: Bangalore, Boston, Munich, London, Los Angeles, Seoul and Tel Aviv. Follow @FairfaxEBird for FCEDA and Fairfax County business news.
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