Date: 
Tue, 09/30/2025 - 8:30am to 11:45am

Momentum: Small Business Marketing Mini Summit

Tuesday, September 30

Check In & Networking: 8:30 AM  

Workshops: 8:50 AM - 11:45 AM

Light breakfast and refreshments provided

NIRPC

6100 Southport Road | Portage, IN

Elevate your brand and grow your small business audience at Momentum - a free marketing mini summit

Join us for hands-on learning, networking, and inspiration designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Northwest Indiana.

Reserve your free seat - Space is limited!

This energetic event features four interactive workshops led by local marketing experts who understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing small businesses. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your current marketing strategy, you'll walk away with practical tools and fresh ideas you can put into action right away.

Workshop One:

After networking and breakfast, the morning begins as a full group for opening remarks and the first workshop.

BUILDING A BRAND: STAND OUT & STAY CONSISTENT

Explore how to define, strengthen, and showcase your brand so customers recognize and trust your business.

Facilitated by:

Wade Breitzke

CEO

WeCreate Media

Breakout Workshops:

After working on your brand with Wade, attendees will select one of two breakout sessions to attend.

CREATING WITH CANVA: DESIGN LIKE A PRO

Discover simple tips and tricks in Canva to design eye-catching graphics that make your brand stand out — no design background required.

To ensure this session is hands-on, limited seats are available. This smaller setting allows participants to follow along step-by-step, ask questions, and leave with practical design skills they can immediately apply to their business. Advance registration is required for this breakout workshop, in addition to your general event registration

Facilitated by:

Chelsea Whittington

CEO

C WHITT PR

MASTERING SOCIAL MEDIA: BUILD ENGAGEMENT & GROW YOUR AUDIENCE

Learn how to make social platforms work for your business by creating content that connects, engages, and grows your audience.

Facilitated by:

Joe Skibbie

Digital Marketing Strategist

JRS Marketing Communications

Closing Workshop:

After getting creative with Chelsea and Joe, attendees will come back together for the closing workshop and final remarks.

BUILDING POWERFUL CAMPAIGNS: TURN IDEAS INTO IMPACT

Turn great ideas into effective marketing campaigns with practical strategies to plan, launch, and measure your efforts.

Facilitated by:

Nicole Schmied

CEO

SmartCookie Media

For questions and registration assistance, please contact Donna Catalano at dcatalano@legacyfdn.org or call 219-736-1880.

Don't miss this opportunity to build momentum for your business and gain the confidence to take your marketing to the next level - Register today!