Downtown Shenandoah, Inc., (DSI) will continue to offer CEBA Connects 2021, complimentary virtual presentations. CEBA Connects feature a variety of relevant topics led by the area's most experienced business leaders and entrepreneurs. "Our goal is to spread the word about the Center for Education, Business and the Arts and all the helpful resources and programs the community center will offer. One way is to showcase local professionals and our community partners who graciously volunteer their time to share their expertise with others," said Susan Williams, executive director of DSI. "We invite everyone to register and attend. Simply register on the CEBA website and we'll email the Zoom link closer to the presentation date."
The mission of CEBA is to provide educational, artistic, recreational, and economic opportunities that create jobs, increase household income, build community, and enhance the quality of life in the Schuylkill County Region. CEBA will include a commercial kitchen, special event center with catering kitchen, Penn State Schuylkill classroom, coworking spaces, and more. "We expect to begin construction on the building in early 2022," said Williams. She explained that the presentations will continue to be virtual or held in different locations until CEBA opens. "
Two upcoming presentations are designed for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and anyone interested in strengthening their skill set.
How To Build Positive Relationships With Your Board of Directors
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00pm
Presenter: Julie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Downtown Center
Your board of directors is a very important part of your nonprofit organization. Keeping them active and moving in the direction of your mission is key to overall success. In this session,
Julie Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center will help you get your board on board. She will share a variety of ideas to develop and nurture board members, provide ideas to keep them engaged, and other helpful advice.
She will also touch on generational differences in the workplace and how being mindful of how someone’s age is key to positive, clear communication.
Make Social Media A Party Everyone Will Want To Attend
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Presenter: Megan Murry, Owner, Ask Megan Gloria Social Media
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Presenter: Megan Murray, owner, Ask Megan Gloria Social Media
Megan is an international social media manager who specializes in creating content and fostering online communities. She enjoys helping small businesses and nonprofit organizations establish a strong social media presence that attracts customers and boosts their brands.
In this engaging presentation, Megan will explain what social media is and what it isn't, answer the burning question, "engagement? What is that?" She will also fill in the blanks about working algorithms.
Downtown Shenandoah is a nonprofit organization located in Schuylkill County whose mission is to support local businesses and revitalize the Shenandoah Main Street district. For more information, contact Downtown Shenandoah, Inc., 116 N. Main St., Shenandoah, PA 17976, 570-462-2060, swilliams@downtownshenandoahinc.com
