Create. Connect. Grow.
Build your marketing skills with practical strategies you can start using immediately.
The Business Growth Lab is a three-part workshop series hosted by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, taught by the marketing experts at Third Box Marketing, and sponsored by Mike Brown Group.
Designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals, each session focuses on a different stage of building a successful marketing strategy: creating effective content, connecting with customers organically, and growing through paid advertising.
Whether you attend one workshop or complete the full series, you’ll receive practical instruction, hands-on support, and strategies you can apply directly to your business.
Presented By
CREATE | August 26
Canva Confidence: Create Content That Gets Noticed
Learn how to create professional, branded content using Canva and AI. You’ll explore design, captions, content planning, and ways to simplify the creative process.
CONNECT | September 23
Scroll-Stopping Strategy: Growing Organically on Meta, LinkedIn & Google
Learn how to strengthen your online presence, reach the right audience, and help more customers find and trust your business.
GROW | October 21
Paid Ads Made Simple: Your First Campaign on Google, Meta & LinkedIn
Understand the basics of digital advertising, where to invest your marketing dollars, and how to begin building campaigns that support your business goals.
Sponsored & Hosted By
CREATE
Canva Confidence: Create Content That Gets Noticed
August 26 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Creating content for your business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
During CREATE, you’ll learn how to use Canva and AI to produce professional, engaging content—even if you have little or no design experience.
What You’ll Learn
- How to design eye-catching social media graphics
- How to create branded templates for your business
- How to write captions that encourage engagement
- How to use AI to save time and generate fresh ideas
- How to identify the best platforms for your audience
- How to create a realistic and effective posting schedule
What You’ll Leave With
- Ready-to-use captions
- Branded design assets
- A clearer understanding of the right platforms for your business
- A manageable posting cadence
- Content you can begin using immediately
The workshop includes 60 minutes of practical instruction followed by 30 minutes of hands-on application. You’ll have time to apply what you learn, ask questions, and receive personalized guidance.
Members: $55 | Non-Members: $85
CONNECT
Scroll-Stopping Strategy: Growing Organically on Meta, LinkedIn & Google
September 23 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Posting more isn’t always the answer. Posting strategically is.
During CONNECT, you’ll learn how to improve your organic marketing and connect with more customers through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google.
What You’ll Learn
- How to optimize your Google Business Profile
- What to post on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- How often your business should post
- How to develop useful and engaging content ideas
- Best practices for stories, hashtags, and engagement
- Strategies that help customers find and trust your business
The workshop includes 60 minutes of practical instruction and 30 minutes of hands-on application. You’ll begin developing an organic marketing strategy tailored to your business before you leave.
Members: $55 | Non-Members: $85
GROW
Paid Ads Made Simple: Your First Campaign on Google, Meta & LinkedIn
October 21 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Wondering if paid advertising is right for your business?
During GROW, you’ll take the mystery out of digital advertising and learn how to make more informed decisions about where to invest your marketing dollars.
What You’ll Learn
- How Google Local Services Ads work
- The basics of Google Search and Performance Max campaigns
- The difference between boosted posts and Meta ad campaigns
- How businesses can use LinkedIn advertising
- How to set a realistic advertising budget
- How to identify and target the right audience
- How to measure the success of a campaign
The workshop includes 60 minutes of practical instruction and 30 minutes of hands-on application, giving you the opportunity to begin planning a paid advertising campaign for your business.
Members: $55 | Non-Members: $85
What to Expect
With only 25 seats available per workshop, each session is intentionally designed to be interactive and useful. You won’t leave with only a page of notes—you’ll leave with real progress toward improving your marketing.
Who Should Attend?
The Business Growth Lab is designed for:
- Small business owners
- Entrepreneurs
- Marketing professionals
- Employees who manage social media or digital marketing
- Anyone who wants to market their organization more confidently
No advanced marketing or design experience is required.
