“I attended Grow St. Bernard because business is an ever evolving venture, and even if you’ve been in business for 20+ years, there’s always something to learn and always room for improvement.”
Sabrina Schmidt, evanSchmidt design
What is Grow St. Bernard?
Grow St. Bernard is a monthly workshop series designed to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and self-employed professionals build stronger businesses through practical education, networking, and professional growth opportunities.
Each session lasts approximately an hour and a half to two hours and features experienced speakers who provide personalized attention, hands-on engagement, and real-world insights participants can immediately apply to their businesses. Workshops are interactive, focused on targeted business topics, and include valuable take-home materials participants can use long after the session ends. Topics may include marketing, financial planning, productivity, leadership, customer engagement, and sustainable business growth.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brand Building & Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
Tuesday, August 11th
1-3 PM
A strong brand and effective marketing strategy can help your business stand out and attract the right customers. Learn the fundamentals of building a recognizable brand, identifying your target audience, and creating marketing efforts that drive results. From social media and digital marketing to messaging and customer engagement, you'll leave with practical strategies to grow your business and strengthen your brand.
Guest Speaker: Cat Damare
Cat Damare is the founder of Petite Riot, a branding and marketing consultancy that helps small businesses build authentic brands and smarter marketing strategies. With nearly a decade of experience in brand strategy and event design, she has worked with nonprofits, defense contractors, destination management companies, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries. Cat specializes in helping business owners strengthen their brand, improve their digital marketing, and leverage AI tools to save time, create content, and grow their businesses with confidence.
This program is proudly presented through a partnership between the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, with a shared commitment to strengthening the local business community and supporting economic growth throughout the region.
Grow St. Bernard serves as a free benefit for members of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and the St. Claude Collective, providing added value through ongoing education, networking opportunities, and access to resources that support long-term success.
