Citi Foundation Grant Enables LaShon Anthony to Present 4 Social Media Workshops

May 29, 2012 - PRLog -- La'Shon Anthony has presented business seminars at Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago since 2010. Now, business owners increasingly want to learn how to use social media and improve their sales. So, JVS applied for a grant from Citi Foundation and it was approved. And due to the overwhelming demand of Ms. Anthony's sessions, they invited her to return. Between May 2012 and April 2013, four workshops will be offered - 2 for beginners and 2 for those with more experience. All courses will be two hours long and all of them are free to the public.

Here are descriptions of the first couple of workshops:
• Advanced Social Media Marketing for Small Business on May 30th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. The presentation will teach techniques that use a variety free tools to enhance pages and how to post across multiple platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn & Facebook.
• Baby Step Basics for Social Media in September (during Social Media Week) from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. This session will show attendees how to create an account and write an interesting profile. Starting a business is difficult enough for an entrepreneur, but regular engagement on social media networks can boost revenue.
You can find the JVS calendar at http://jvschicago.org/workshops-and-events.

La'Shon is a consultant for small businesses and non-profits who specializes in design, publicity, and events. Her tagline is "Giving small businesses a BIG voice." Specifically, she has over 15 years experience advising non-profits. Some of her clients have included the Bronzeville Community Development Partnership, Friends of Lincoln, The Fairygodmother Foundation, Sheffield Neighbors Association, The Enterprising Kitchen, and Chicago Black Inventors.

JVS Chicago is a 501(c)3 organization that has been operating for over 125 years. They provide career coaching, job training, adult education, youth literacy, and small business services to over 10,000 people each year. Their mission is to empower people to keep moving forward, to achieve their dreams, and to strengthen their community.

The Citi Foundation supports economic empowerment for low- to moderate-income people in communities they serve. Every grant they fund is tracked to identify ways to achieve program success and understand what is working & why.

Check back frequently to Ms. Anthony's web site and visit http://visuals4u.com for details about future workshops & seminars. Additionally, you can find her on the web at http://www.facebook.com/visuals4u or http://www.twitter.com/visuals4u.