Downtown Wytheville Inc. has been selected as 1 of 10 organizations across the nation to work directly with Main Street America and Google to provide digital skills training and resources to their local community, region and across the state.
Downtown Wytheville has joined Grow with Google as a member of their Partner Program. This opportunity will provide Virginia businesses and entrepreneurs with free tools and resources to bring digital skills to the Southwest Virginia region.
The Grow with Google Digital Coaches are local marketing experts and entrepreneurs who help diverse small businesses grow. They offer live training and hands-on coaching on topics like how to connect with customers, sell products online and improve business productivity – for free.
No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, your Virginia Digital Coach can help you build skills to take the next step for your business and network with other successful businesses in your community.
Todd Wolford Executive Director of Downtown Wytheville stated “It is an honor to be selected by Main Street America and Google to represent Virginia and bring this technical training opportunity to our region. To be able to work with Google on this new initiative to reach small businesses in rural communities, I believe speaks volumes about the network and capacity that organizations like ours can bring to the table”
Downtown Wytheville has selected Courtney Stringer as their Grow with Google Coach.
Stringer is from Southwest Virginia and has a passion for serving entrepreneurs in rural communities. She serves as the Director of Community and Business Development for the Office of Administration, Government Relations, and Strategic Initiatives at UVA Wise, where she manages various teams focused on community development, entrepreneurship, professional development and co-working collaboration. In her role, Stringer has cultivated relationships with partners from across the region to develop customized training programs and initiatives. Stringer graduated in 2004 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Minor in Communication from UVA Wise. In 2006, she received her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from King University.
Launch date April 13 from 2-4 p.m. at the Millwald Theatre. Space is limited to 100 participants. Sign up at https://events.withgoogle.com/digital-coach-courtney-va/ or contact Downtown Wytheville at 276-223-3343 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Since launching in 2017, Grow with Google has trained more than eight million Americans on digital skills. And through a network of more than 8,700 partner organizations–including local libraries, schools, and nonprofits–more people across the country can reach their full potential. To learn more about Grow with Google partners and the available tools and resources, visit google.com/grow.
