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Are you looking to enhance your social media presence and engage your audience more effectively on Facebook and Instagram? The Temple Chamber of Commerce is excited to present an immersive half-day digital bootcamp where we will provide you with the tools and strategies to optimize your content on these powerful platforms. Join us on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn-Temple. Registration for the event is $15 and includes breakfast and printed materials for the event. Our bootcamp kicks off with the session "Creative Optimization for Facebook and Instagram." In this 90-minute session, you'll learn how to craft and optimize engaging content tailored specifically for Facebook and Instagram. We'll delve into best practices for content creation, providing you with the tools needed to test and iterate your performance using the Meta Business Suite. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to identify tools and creative formats that can help you build a community on these platforms. You’ll also understand how to increase awareness of your business offerings through various content types, including posts, Stories, Reels, and Live video, and how to effectively test and improve your content's performance. Following a brief intermission, we'll dive into our second session, "Instagram Deep Dive: Designing and Optimizing Your Instagram." This session will take you deep into Instagram's creative features, uncovering innovative techniques to effectively engage your audience. Over the next 90 minutes, you'll learn how to craft impactful posts, Stories, and Reels, building a strong and cohesive Instagram presence. We'll explore methods to create visually appealing content that aligns with your brand identity and target audience. Additionally, you'll develop effective caption-writing techniques that include storytelling, calls-to-action, and the strategic use of hashtags. You'll also learn how to incorporate your brand’s tone-of-voice into your Instagram content, ensuring a consistent and engaging user experience. Join us to learn from Amanda Robinson, Founder & CEO of The Digital Gal Inc., and a Meta Certified Lead Trainer. Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. She is widely recognized in the digital marketing industry for her expertise in Facebook Ads, creative chatbot skills, and her dynamic teaching style. Through her Swift Kick In the Ads Membership and Facebook Ads Training Bootcamp, she has helped thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs master Facebook Ads. Amanda is not only an expert but also an engaging speaker, author, consultant, and educator who regularly presents on behalf of Meta at various events. Her sessions are packed with actionable insights and strategies that you can implement immediately to see real results. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your social media skills, network with like-minded individuals, and take your online presence to the next level. This event is part of Small Business Connect, an initiative of the Temple Chamber of Commerce launched in 2023. The goal of Small Business Connect is to resource small business owners to accelerate and enhance their businesses through training from subject matter experts. This initiative is sponsored by Meta, Extraco Banks, Ludwick, Montgomery & Stapp, P.C., Hilton Garden Inn-Temple, and McLane Intelligent Solutions. Register today: https://bit.ly/DigitalBootcampTemple Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best in the industry. Mark your calendars and register now to secure your spot at this event. 
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 National Small Business Week comes to an end tomorrow on May 4. The Temple Chamber of Commerce was excited to join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in honoring and celebrating our local small businesses alongside the nation’s 33 million small businesses!
Small business owners and entrepreneurs form the backbone of our economy. According to the Texas Small Business Profile published by the SBA, in Texas alone, small businesses (those employing 100 or fewer) make up over 99% of all businesses in the state. We invite you to join us in celebrating and recognizing the positive and invaluable contributions of Temple area small businesses and entrepreneurs, not just this week but throughout the year. Their impact is monumental. From job creation to enhancing city revenues and championing civic causes and initiatives, they enrich our community’s vitality. Research from the National Philanthropic Trust and Charities Aid Foundation indicates that small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to nonprofits and community causes per employee. Small businesses make our community a vibrant place to live and work. The small businesses and entrepreneurs of Central Texas are one of the driving factors that our region is a prime business destination in Texas. We were fortunate to collaborate with regional Chambers of Commerce - Belton, Salado, Killeen, Jarrell, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, Round Rock, Waco, and Georgetown – as well as the SCORE Austin Chapter to have a Small Business Seminar on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bell County on Wednesday, May 1, during National Small Business Week. The seminar provided a unique platform for small business owners, budding entrepreneurs, and members to learn more about the transformative potential of Generative AI in enhancing business operations. Jessica Scanlon with Round Rock-based Hot Dog Marketing led the discussion. She introduced the concept of Generative AI, shared versatile uses of AI in small businesses, and demonstrated tactical ways to use a Generative AI tool, ChatGPT. The Temple Chamber extends gratitude and admiration to our vibrant small business community that enriches Central Texas and is here to support and empower them as they thrive in Central Texas. The Temple Chamber recently participated in a Legislative Update hosted by the Texas Association of Business, where insights were shared regarding Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting. As a result, we wanted to provide more information about this topic to our membership and business community. On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) came into effect, bringing new rules [1] regarding beneficial ownership reporting for businesses. [2] This legislation aims to address concerns related to illicit financial activities, money laundering, and terrorism financing by enhancing transparency and disclosure requirements. Beneficial ownership refers to individuals who ultimately own or control a legal entity, such as a corporation or LLC, and benefit from its operations or assets. Business entities subject to the CTA include S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities created by filing with a secretary of state (SOS) or similar office. Some of the exempt entities include publicly traded companies, certain financial institutions, and charitable organizations. [3 & 4] The required information for reporting beneficial ownership to FinCEN includes each beneficial owner's full legal name, date of birth, address, unique identification number from an acceptable document, and the filing entity's details. Businesses can file this information electronically through FinCEN's secure system. [5] Non-compliance with the CTA can result in fines of up to $10,000 and potential criminal liability. [5] Understanding the CTA's requirements, including filing deadlines and the information needed, is crucial for businesses to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. [6] For more detailed information about Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting and the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), we encourage you to visit the following links. Should you have further questions or need assistance navigating the requirements of the CTA, we recommend contacting an experienced Attorney or Certified Public Accountant specializing in regulatory compliance. Links to More Information:
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