Name
Engaging Volunteers to Support Legacy Businesses
Date
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Location Name
East F&G
Description

During the pandemic small businesses struggled to pivot. Legacy businesses owned by immigrants with limited technology abilities especially struggled to communicate their operations online. In response, the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) rallied a network of 80+ volunteers to help get small businesses online and to amplify their messages. In this session, learn how LTSC established their "Small Business Hype Squad" and have adapted it to provide continuing support.

Track
Equity & Inclusion, Digital Promotion, Welcoming & Belonging
Mariko Lochridge
Session Type
45-Minute Crash Course
Session Materials