Foley Main Street's Google My Business Mini Workshop

FOLEY, Ala. — Foley Main Street announces that registration is now open for the Google My Business Mini Workshop, designed to enhance online visibility and business growth. Thanks to a generous grant from Regions Bank, this workshop is free for downtown businesses, while others can attend for just $50.

The workshop aims to help businesses learn to be found and grow on Google, with bonus tips for Bing and more! Participants will be guided through claiming and optimizing their Google Business profiles, managing listings, adding administrators, and ensuring accurate business details. The session will also cover the importance of photos, branding basics, and SEO strategies.

Two sessions are available: Tuesday, June 24, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with dinner provided, or Wednesday, June 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch provided. Each session includes a 30-minute iPhone photography crash course.

Hosted at Riviera Utilities, Foley (2nd floor conference room), 413 East Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535, the workshop requires advance registration, limited to two representatives per business. Bringing a phone and a laptop is recommended. Register at https://bit.ly/EyesOnDowntownWorkshop.

Led by Lindsay Schumacher, a marketing specialist and digital expert from L. Schumacher Consulting, this workshop is part of Foley Main Street's commitment to enhancing Downtown Foley's economic development.

Space is limited, so secure your spot today. For further inquiries, please contact darrelyn@foleymainstreet.com.

About Foley Main Street

Foley Main Street, Inc. is focused on enhancing the economic vibrancy of Downtown Foley. As part of the Main Street Alabama program, it follows a national model with a 40-year track record of revitalizing downtown areas. Operating as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, along with the Foley Main Street Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3), the organization supports projects that bring the community together through historic, educational, and cultural initiatives.

In collaboration with the City of Foley and partners like the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Foley Main Street works to preserve the district’s history while promoting growth through strategic economic development. The organization strives to make Downtown Foley a thriving destination for work, shopping, dining, and living.

Foley Main Street encourages exploration of Downtown Foley’s unique blend of coastal charm and modern energy, featuring independent shops, unique cafes, and vibrant community events. To learn more about Foley Main Street visit their website at www.foleymainstreet.com.