Business seminar Feb. 23 in Olivia

A business networking seminar for small business owners will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Max’s Grill, 2425 W. Lincoln Ave., Olivia.

The seminar is sponsored by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.

It will include:
• a keynote presentation, “Take the Step for Your Business,” by Jerry Peterson, Norstar Associates Ltd.;
• a social marketing workshop presented by Steve Gasser, Vivid Image; • networking session; and
• introduction to SWIF’s Step Up Your Business Networking Group.

Participants will learn networking secrets, hone skills, and join the online movement to connect, grow and take the steps toward growing their business.

They also will learn how collaboration, networking and social marketing — including current tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter — will empower them to take charge of their businesses.

Cost to attend is $20 per person and includes dinner. Registration is requested by Feb. 19.

Register online at www.swmncore.com or contact SWIF Program Specialist Jackie Turner-Lovsness at 800-594-9480, or jackiet@swifoundation.org to register or for more information.