As the economy turns how do we manage our marketing budgets and be conscious of uncertain times?  All small business owners want Nordstrom’s product at Big Lot’s price, however are you compromising the message you want to send to your prospects and clients?

May’s panel discussion will talk about Marketing, the importance of consistency, and how to get the biggest bang for your buck.  Join us at Downey Savings Bank on May 21^st at 8:30am as professionals from this industry answer the following questions …

·        What is branding?

·        How do you create visibility on a limited budget?

·        What marketing campaigns will work for your industry?

·        How do you create a marketing budget that won’t break the bank?

·        How do you calculate your return on investment?

·        What is consistency and why is it important?

·        What’s the difference between public relations and advertising?

Do you have specific marketing questions?  Bring your individual marketing related questions to this meeting and get the answers from the experts: Shonna Jordan (Jordan & Jordan Marketing), Dean Taylor (Solutions Business Imaging) and Mary Schmidt-Krebs (MESA Integrated Marketing, Inc).

Date:  May 21^st

Time:  8:00am

Location:  Downey Savings Bank (675 S Rancho Santa Fe)

Cost:  $5

For more information or to RSVP for this event, call the San Marcos Chamber at 760.744.1270

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available for these events.  Please call the chamber for more details!

Save the Dates – Upcoming Panel Discussions at the San Marcos Chamber

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July 16, 2008 – Delegation – Your Declaration of Independence

August 20, 2008 – Cash In on Communications