Join your Virginia Digital Coach, Courtney Stringer, for free training and coaching for your business.

Sign up for Courtney's upcoming workshops below:

Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks
Wednesday, July 12 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.
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Reach Customers Online with Google
Wednesday, August 2 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Ads, and more.
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Collaborate, Meet & Work Remotely
Wednesday, August 16 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Learn about Google tools that can help you work and stay productive no matter where you are. Plus, get tips on more free online resources to help you gain new digital skills.
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Learn the Basics of Google Ads
Wednesday, September 6 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads.
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Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools 
Wednesday, September 20 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Learn how to sell your products online. We'll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
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Connect with Customers & Manage Your Business Remotely
Wednesday, October 4 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Plus, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses.
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Establish a Professional Domain, Website & Email for your Business
Wednesday, October 18 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
If you’re curious about bringing your existing business online, or you’re just starting a business and want to know where to begin, it all starts with a domain: your online address and home on the web.
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Increase Your Sales with Google tools
Wednesday, November 1 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
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Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
Wednesday, November 15 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business or brand.
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Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
Wednesday, December 6 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers.
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Meet Courtney

Courtney 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 coworking collaboration. In her role, Courtney has cultivated relationships with partners from across the region to develop customized training programs and initiatives.

Courtney 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.

If you have any questions, please email Courtney at courtneycs@growwithg.co.