Start Up Session: Your Brand, But Better - Branding & Design for Small Business

Description

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner building something new or ready to grow?

Start Up Sessions are a working & networking session for entrepreneurs & small business owners to solve real business challenges with peers and local experts. Come with a question, a challenge, an idea - or just curiosity. Leave with new connections and fresh inspiration. Most importantly, Start Up Sessions are a chance to connect with people who understand the challenges - and opportunities - of starting and growing a business.

Each session features:

• A quick, practical presentation from a local entrepreneur, mentor, or business expert
• Open discussion and peer-to-peer problem solving
• Networking with fellow business owners and resource partners
• Access to local business support organizations and mentors

October's Expert

 Your brand is more than a logo. In this Start Up Session, we'll dig into what makes a strong brand, why good visual branding matters, and how your brand can help your business stand out and connect with the right customers.

Bring your questions, ideas, logo, website, designs - or even just a blank slate. You'll get practical branding advice, a real-world rebranding case study, and plenty of time to get feedback from an experienced designer and marketer.

Becca Tinkham is a graphic designer and marketing professional with a background in nonprofit marketing, communications, development, membership, and event planning. She has worked in Maine nonprofit marketing and communications since 2016 and holds a degree in graphic design. Alongside her work at the LA Metro Chamber, Becca has taught graphic design courses at Central Maine Community College, including digital page layout and portfolio development. She brings more than a decade of experience in design, branding, and communications, with a particular focus on helping organizations tell their stories visually and connect with their communities.

Startup Sessions are made possible through the support of our season sponsor, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG), whose commitment to entrepreneurship and small business development helps make these gatherings accessible to our community.

We'll have complimentary beverages available thanks to the generous support of Baxter Brewing, including soft drinks and a selection of beers, to help keep the conversation flowing. As well as pizza!

Free and open to all.