Earlier this summer, we announced a 10-year agreement with the PGA TOUR to become the umbrella sponsor of the newly named Web.com Tour. And because we want to actively engage with the small business communities in the tour markets, we’re organizing a series of Web.com Small Business Forums.
The forums will promote an exchange of knowledge and experience, and they’ll provide small business owners with ideas and strategies for using the Internet to grow their business. The first Web.com Small Business Forum will be held in Boise, Idaho, on September 11, 2012, in conjunction with the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Kraft.
For small business owners in the Boise, Idaho, area: Register now using the link above. Please save the date, and watch for more details to come here on our blog. If you know of other small businesses that may benefit from attending this forum, please give them a heads-up.
Your feedback and suggestions are welcome, so please share your input in the comments below.
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