B.Y.O.BBB
In partnership with Oklahoma Craft Brewers Association and local breweries, BBB® launched B.Y.O.BBB in December 2020 with a dream to launch the events in person to support local business. In February we hosted 15 guests online for our last virtual happy hour networking event in preparation for returning to in-person, socially distanced networking events. You can find more information about our quarterly happy hour events on our social media channels @BBBCentralOK – these events are open to the public, if you want to get to know us, our local accredited businesses and community partners, don’t miss our next happy hour.
Ambassador Coffee
Over the past year BBB® Ambassador Coffee has looked different depending on how our local businesses and communities were impacted by COVID-19. We’ve hosted this event, online, in-person and offered hybrid versions to help our community stay connected. We are so excited to announce the re-launch of some of our locations starting in March 2021 – our monthly topic is sales. Check this link to learn more and register: www.buildwithbbb.com/events
In February we talked about data, analytics and online tools. Below are a few highlights and resources from the event.
Resources:
Can Spam, email usage law resources:
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business
Gated content:
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/ungated-content-free
Pioneer Library System databases and events for business:
https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/library-services/business-services
Small Business Development Center Resources:
This event is open to the public and hosted at local coffee shops around the metro on the third Wednesday of every month from 8-9 AM. A big thank you to our BBB Ambassadors for making this program possible.
TRUST Talks™
Our lunch and learn series are back in 2021! On Feb. 25, 2021 BBB® hosted Mike Crandall of Sandler Training of Oklahoma at BBB® offices. If you wanted to know how 2020 changed the sales landscape this event was for you! Mike shared tips/strategy ideas to help local businesses strengthen their sales processes in 2021. You can find more information about Sandler Training programs and resources at this link: https://www.facebook.com/SandlerTrainingOklahoma/
TRUST Talks™ is a monthly lunch, learn and networking series that is offered both online and in-person. Check out our March event at this link: Digital Marketing 101: Tips, Tricks, and Strategy