Google Bringing the Grow with Google Tour to Hamilton

Event to Provide Hamilton Business Owners With the Skills Needed to Grow Their Businesses

HAMILTON, ON, Oct 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Google announced today that the Grow with Google tour is coming is to Hamilton, ON, as part of its larger Grow with Google initiative to help Canadians create economic opportunity through digital skills training across the country.

Google will host a free, one-day event at the Hamilton Central Library from 10am to 5pm on Friday, October 12th. The event will feature three different Google-led workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions and hands-on help for up to 300 anticipated attendees. The workshops will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools needed to get their businesses online, including setting up a Google My Business profile to get found on search and maps, online marketing and website analytics.

"When people have access to education and opportunity, they are capable of achieving great things," says Sabrina Geremia, Country Director at Google Canada. "We're excited to help provide access to our tools and resources directly with the community of Hamilton through Grow with Google, an event dedicated to helping individuals reach new heights." 

Google is partnering with community organizations, including the Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, CoMotion group, Canada Learning Code, and Digital Main Street to customize the event to local needs and create a lasting support system for attendees. Following the Grow with Google event, Google will explore ongoing partnership opportunities with area organizations to help with developing digital skills.

"We're excited to partner with Google on this innovative initiative. At Hamilton Public Library, our mission is to provide the freedom to discover," says Paul Takala, CEO & Chief Librarian. "Grow with Google enhances discovery through hands-on digital skills training capable of unlocking creativity and innovation."

Media are encouraged to come to the event to capture opening remarks from Google executives and local politicians before the workshops commence. To learn more about the free event and for registration, visit g.co/GrowHamilton.

On-site camera opportunities:

• Remarks from Google executives and local politicians
• Interactive Google-led workshops for small business owners
• Outdoor Grow with Google activation

When:	Friday, October 12th, 2018
	Press Moment at 10:00am
	Workshops from 10:30am - 3:00pm
Where:	Hamilton Central Library
	55 York Blvd
	4th Floor
	L8N 4E4

SOURCE Google Canada

or to confirm attendance, please contact: Sarah Pattillo, 416-567-7844, [email protected]