Are you interested in increasing your online presence to grow your small business? This information session will provide detailed information on how Digital Main Street’s(DMS) Digital Service Squad can help with one-on-one support and free digital transformation consultations. You will also learn...
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Are you interested in increasing your online presence to grow your small business? This information session will provide detailed information on how Digital Main Street’s(DMS) Digital Service Squad can help with one-on-one support and free digital transformation consultations. You will also learn more about the $2500 Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) and application process.
Key takeaways:
- Learn about DMS and how this program can help your small business
- Steps to join DMS and apply for the DTG
- Register on digitalmainstreet.ca
- Complete the Digital Assessment
- Complete pre-qualification questionnaire
- What's a Digital Transformation Plan?
- Submitting your completed application (docs and info required)
- Approval process and timelines
- DTG guidelines and eligible purchases
Presenters:
Wayne Sankarlal - Digital Service Squad Advisor
As a Digital Service Squad advisor for the Windsor-Essex region, Wayne is able to help businesses understand how to use the grant effectively and see an impact on their online performance.
Wayne has been building websites and running social media campaigns for more than 10 years, working exclusively with small businesses and non-profits. He knows the struggle many feel trying to understand exactly what a digital footprint is and how to create one, while juggling the other daily activities necessary to keep their businesses running and flourishing.
Lindsay Renaud - Digital Service Squad Advisor
Born and raised in the Windsor-Essex region, Lindsay Renaud is a Digital Service Squad Advisor for the Digital Main Street program. Her educational background includes an Advertising and Marketing Communications Management advanced diploma from St. Clair College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Windsor, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor.
Lindsay has over 12 years experience in digital marketing, with a special focus on search engine marketing and optimization, social media marketing, Google Analytics, and website development. She has previously worked alongside large corporations such as Microsoft, Lowes, PetSmart, Costco, as well as various local small businesses to enhance their digital climate. In addition to marketing, she has taught various courses and workshops for digital marketing at post-secondary institutions, secondary schools and overseas. She also offers private consulting for clients. Lindsay is passionate about working with a diverse clientele to help them achieve big results!
