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SUMMARY:Scaling Up: Digital Marketing Blueprint for Growth - Class 7
DESCRIPTION:Class 7: Audience Targeting — Find Them. Reach Them. Convert Them. \nEffective marketing is no longer about casting a wide net — it’s about precision \nThis session dives into the fundamentals of modern audience targeting and how businesses can prioritize relevance over reach to maximize results. Participants will explore household-level targeting\, targeted email campaigns\, and audience-based digital solutions designed to improve performance while reducing wasted spend. \nAttendees will learn: \n\n\nHow audience targeting works in today’s digital ecosystem \n\n\nWhy precision improves ROI across channels \n\n\nStrategies to reduce budget waste \n\n\nHow targeting integrates into a full-funnel marketing strategy \n\n\nThis is Class 7 of a 10-part series designed to help businesses build a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that drives measurable growth. This is a hands-on session taught by Chase Parker\, Marketing Consultant with LocaliQ. \nFind the right audience. Reach them effectively. Convert them confidently. \nRSVP: https://www.chamberdata.net/webforms/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=msvick&evtid=26415&class=E \nChamber Members: FREENon-Members: $35 \n \nSponsored by: Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce\, LocaliQ\, Riverwalk Casino
URL:https://mcity.tech/event/scaling-up-digital-marketing-blueprint-for-growth-class-7/
LOCATION:Room 263
CATEGORIES:Vicksburg-Warren Partnership
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SUMMARY:Unlock Government Contracting - Identifying contracts
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi APEX Accelerator\, in partnership with the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce\, invites you to the final class in a FREE three-part series designed to help Mississippi businesses break into government contracting.   \nWinning government contracts starts with knowing where to look and who to target. This FREE workshop will show you how to uncover real opportunities and position your business to compete with confidence. \nJoin us to learn how government agencies purchase products and services–and how you can use that information to your advantage. You’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to identify the right agencies\, understand your competition\, and make smarter business decisions. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow to find and use key purchasing data from state and local agencies\nKeywords and search strategies to uncover contract opportunities\nHow to navigate agency purchasing portals for market research\nWays to use data visualization tools to turn raw data into clear\, actionable insights\nHow to identify target agencies and evaluate your competition\n\nWhether you’re new to government contracting or looking to sharpen your strategy\, this session will help you connect the dots between data and opportunity. \nREGISTER THROUGH APEX ACCELERATOR PROGRAM:  https://mscpc.ecenterdirect.com/events/3022 \n Limited seating–secure your spot and start finding the contracts your business has been missing!
URL:https://mcity.tech/event/unlock-government-contracting-identifying-contracts/
LOCATION:Room 263
CATEGORIES:Vicksburg-Warren Partnership
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up: Digital Marketing Blueprint for Growth - Class 8
DESCRIPTION:Class 8: Targeted Display Essentials — Banner Ads\, Geofencing\, Retargeting & Streaming Services \nTargeted display advertising plays a critical role in modern digital marketing — but only when used strategically. \nThis session provides a practical walkthrough of banner ads\, geofencing\, retargeting\, and streaming/Connected TV (CTV). Participants will learn when to use each tactic to effectively reach their target audience\, reinforce brand visibility\, and drive measurable action. \nAttendees will gain insight into: \n\n\nLocation-based targeting strategies \n\n\nRetargeting techniques that improve conversion rates \n\n\nHow streaming and CTV fit into the modern marketing mix \n\n\nBuilding awareness while supporting bottom-funnel goals \n\n\nThis is Class 8 of a 10-part series designed to help businesses build a comprehensive\, full-funnel marketing strategy that generates real results. This is a hands-on session taught by Chase Parker\, Marketing Consultant with LocaliQ. \nVisibility matters — but strategic visibility drives growth. \nRSVP:  https://www.chamberdata.net/webforms/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=msvick&evtid=26548&class=E \nChamber members: FREENon-Members: $35 \n \nSponsored by: Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce\, LocaliQ\, Riverwalk Casino
URL:https://mcity.tech/event/scaling-up-digital-marketing-blueprint-for-growth-class-8/
LOCATION:Room 263
CATEGORIES:Vicksburg-Warren Partnership
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SUMMARY:Lead with Emotional Agility: Turn Awareness into Action
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Gerad Hardy\, Assistant Professor of Management at the Else School of Management\, for an engaging\, hands-on leadership session on Emotional Intelligence. Using insights from Emotional Agility by Susan David\, this class blends interactive exercises and group discussion to help participants strengthen self-awareness\, navigate emotions in the workplace\, and lead with confidence. \n Why does Emotional Intelligence matter? \nLeaders with strong emotional intelligence make better decisions and build stronger teams. In fact\, Korn Ferry research shows that emotionally intelligent managers consistently outperform their peers in profitability\, engagement\, and retention\, leading to a healthier work environment and stronger business results. (Korn Ferry\, 2025) \n In this session\, participants will: \n\n\nRecognize and manage their own emotions in workplace situations \n\n\nRead and respond effectively to others’ emotions \n\n\nImprove decision-making under pressure \n\nStrengthen workplace relationships and collaboration\n\n \nParticipants will also receive the book: Emotional Agility by Susan David to reinforce the concepts and continue learning beyond the classroom. \nStrong leaders don’t just manage projects — they manage themselves. \n \nCost: $35 for members and $45 for non-Chamber members (includes lunch and book)
URL:https://mcity.tech/event/lead-with-emotional-agility-turn-awareness-into-action/
LOCATION:Room 263
CATEGORIES:Vicksburg-Warren Partnership
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up: Digital Marketing Blueprint for Growth - Class 9
DESCRIPTION:Class 9: Building Your Marketing Plan — The Product Mix to Turn Clicks Into Customers \n \nEffective marketing requires more than individual tactics — it requires a cohesive strategy. \nThis session guides participants through building a tailored marketing plan that aligns with their business goals\, target audience\, and available budget. Attendees will learn how to identify the right product mix\, prioritize investments\, and integrate multiple channels into a unified plan designed to convert traffic into customers. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into: \n\n Strategic budget allocation\n\nChannel integration across the funnel \n\n\nAligning marketing with measurable outcomes \n\n\nTurning engagement into revenue \n\n\nThis is Class 9 of a 10-part series designed to equip businesses with a comprehensive\, results-driven digital marketing blueprint. This is a hands-on session taught by Chase Parker\, Marketing Consultant with LocaliQ. \nA strong plan doesn’t just generate clicks — it generates growth.   \nRSVP: https://www.chamberdata.net/webforms/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=msvick&evtid=26553&class=E \nChamber Members: FREENon-members: $35 \nSponsored by:  Vicksburg Warren Chamber of Commerce\, LocaliQ\, Riverwalk Casino
URL:https://mcity.tech/event/scaling-up-digital-marketing-blueprint-for-growth-class-9/
LOCATION:Room 263
CATEGORIES:Vicksburg-Warren Partnership
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SUMMARY:No More Excuses: Building a Culture of Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Gerad Hardy for an interactive session on Accountability & Ownership\, using The Oz Principle as a guide. Participants will engage in practical exercises and small group discussions to learn how to foster responsibility\, reduce blame\, and create a culture where team members own their results.  \n Why does Accountability matter? \nAccountability isn’t just a buzzword — it drives results. In fact\, research shows that 82% of teams with accountable leaders are 30% more likely to meet project deadlines\, leading to stronger performance and less wasted time. (Zipdo\, 2025)  \nIn this session\, participants will: \n\n\nModel accountability and set expectations clearly \n\n\nBuild a culture of responsibility and problem-solving \n\n\nAlign team performance with organizational goals \n\n\nReduce excuses and increase measurable results \n\n\n \nParticipants will also receive the book: The Oz Principle by Roger Connors\, Tom Smith\, Craig Hickman  to reinforce the concepts and continue learning beyond the classroom. \n \nCost: $35 for members and $45 for non-Chamber members (includes lunch and book
URL:https://mcity.tech/event/no-more-excuses-building-a-culture-of-accountability/
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CATEGORIES:Vicksburg-Warren Partnership
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