FERNDALE – Farmington Hills-based Marx Layne & Company will host the next Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer from 6:30-8 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Affirmations in Ferndale. The event, which is open to DRLGBTCC members and non-members alike, will include a business networking reception followed by a Marx Layne & Company presentation regarding marketing and social media strategies for business success.
"The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a variety of events throughout the calendar year that help our membership build stronger and more effective business practices," said DRLGBTCC President Kevin Heard. "We would like to thank Marx Layne & Company for hosting our event and providing a meaningful learning opportunity for business leaders who are interested in building their brand and engaging key stakeholders."
Marx Layne & Company Vice President and DRLGBTCC Board Member Michael Odom as well as Senior Account Executive Lynn Haliburton will lead the presentation. From media relations and effective networking to social media and stakeholder engagement, attendees will learn valuable marketing and public relations strategies to better position their businesses in the marketplace. Light refreshments will be served.
"For nearly 30 years, Marx Layne & Company has been an effective partner to a variety of businesses from small nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies," said Odom. "We are proud to support the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce and its membership by giving attendees an overview on strategies to reach and surpass their marketing and social media goals."
The event is free of charge for all DRLGBTCC members and there is a $5 fee for non-members. To register for the event, contact Kevin Heard at 313-673-3001 or via email at [email protected]. Founded in 2013, the DRLGBTCC strives to promote and empower its metropolitan Detroit LGBT, allied business members, nonprofit members, corporate partners and their employees. For more information about the DRLGBTCC, visit http://www.detroitlgbtchamber.com.
Marketing and Social Media Strategies Focus at DRLBGTCC Mixer
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