Small Business Lunch & Learn: Boost Your Online Visibility with Google

Last Updated 9/22/2025

📅 Event Details

Date: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by: Ortonville DDA & Oakland Thrive

Would you like more customers to find your business online? Join us for a free Small Business Lunch & Learn with industry expert Brian Birney, who will share practical strategies to help your business stand out on Google and measure your results.

What You’ll Learn

Local Google Listing

  • Create your free Google Business Profile and learn what makes a listing stand out.
  • Use updates and photos to increase engagement and improve search rankings.
  • Discover how customer reviews impact visibility and credibility.

From Visibility to Insights

  • Understand how keywords drive customers to your business.
  • Connect your profile to Google Analytics to track how customers find you and what they click on.
  • Gain skills to measure website traffic, customer behavior, and campaign performance so you can make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for retailers, hospitality and tourism businesses, professional service providers, in-home and mobile businesses, makers and creators, farmers and local producers, community groups, and nonprofits — anyone looking to improve their visibility online.

About Oakland Thrive

Oakland Thrive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting small businesses in Oakland County with free resources, mentorship, and programs that help businesses start, grow, and thrive. By partnering with local organizations like the Ortonville DDA, Oakland Thrive brings valuable tools and expertise directly into our communities. Learn more about their work at oaklandthrive.org.

Why Attend?

This Lunch & Learn will equip you with actionable strategies to:

  • Increase your online visibility.
  • Attract more customers.
  • Confidently measure your marketing results.

👉 Don’t miss this chance to invest in your business and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. RSVP today to save your seat!

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