Local businesses invited to March 25 workshop

Jeff Milchen, cofounder of the American Independent Business Alliance and an international leader in helping communities build vital local economies, is coming to town. He will be conducting "Strength In Numbers," a 2-3 hour workshop for locally-owned businesses, on Thursday, March 25, at 8:30 a.m., at the Lee Road Library..

Milchen's workshop will address public information campaigns about the benefits of doing business locally; organizing collaborative purchasing, marketing and media campaigns among business members; and creating a visible public presence for independent business owners. 

"This is a great opportunity for our local business community to hear from a national expert on the benefits of working together," said Deanna Bremer Fisher, director of FutureHeights, the workshop's host. 

Since 2001, AMIBA has helped more than 100 communities form local Independent Business Alliances, "Buy Local" campaigns, and other programs to support local entrepreneurs.

The workshop is free for Cleveland Heights and University Heights businesses. $25 for others. Register online at www.amibaworkshop.eventbrite.com or call 216- 272-5598.

Sarah Wean is a community volunteer.