Dillsboro Economic Development Launches "Moving To The Future" Program

This program was designed to help Dillsboro small businesses to "re-open to a new reality."

(Dillsboro, Ind.) - Small businesses in Dillsboro are getting some assistance with a new program created by Dillsboro Economic Development.

Moving to the Future:Streamlining Business after COVID-19 was created to specifically guide Dillsboro small businesses to "re-open to a new reality" with a focus on the digital economy. 

This program was launched following a meeting led by Navigate Tomorrow's Rob Martin, an expert in web design, online marketing and has ability to train in e-commerce.

Each business receives individual analysis of the present e-marketing and a list of possible options to expand their e-presence and services. Many Dillsboro businesses are actively pursuing the business marketing analysis and implementation offered by Navigate Tomorrow. 

Martin will also provide a website design and support for one year. Additionally, Navigate Tomorrow will provide training on social media good practices and use of video/visuals. 

Grants will soon be available to help eligible businesses with financial record keeping and to meet additional costs of online marketing now needed for post-COVID environment.

Moving to the Future is funded by a generous grant from the Ross Foundation. 

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