Grow with Google

Chamber is a certified partner of Google and the Grow with Google initiative, which is aimed at creating access to training and tools to help people grow their careers and businesses. The Chamber has been recognized as a high-impact partner for its ongoing efforts to support the business community.

As a Google Partner, the Chamber offers training, program materials, and dedicated support. (Check the community calendar and our blog for upcoming events.) Most importantly, the Chamber has access to Google team members who can answer questions and resolve complicated listings making tools available for our members to succeed in an increasingly digital economy.

The Chamber knows that technology has the power to unlock new opportunities for growth. This program helps:

  • Local business owners build their presence online and find new customers,
  • Startups learn how to get their ideas the exposure they need to succeed,
  • Job seekers and students learn the skills needed to get the jobs they want in today’s evolving economy,
  • Veterans and military families access tools and resources designed to help with the transition to civilian life and to build meaningful careers,
  • Teachers get information necessary to prepare their students for today’s jobs, and
  • Developers sharpen their current skills and master new ones.

Quick Links & Resources

Google My Business
With a Google My Business account, you get more than a business listing. This free Business Profile lets you easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. With Google My Business you can claim your profile, manage your profile, make posts, and add offers to your listing, just to start. Click here to learn more about verifying your business. Plus, Google has now added custom QR codes or vanity links that take customers directly to a profile.

Google Primer
This is a free mobile app that offers quick, easy-to-understand lessons to help business owners and individuals grow skills and reach their goals. Download the app and choose from a variety of business and digital marketing topics to find 5-minute lessons relevant to you or your career.

Quick Help: Get Answers to Get Tasks Done
Quick Help is a series of short videos from #GrowWithGoogle that answer questions to help you make the most of digital tools. From starting a livestream to updating your Business Profile, follow along to get tasks done in just a few minutes.

Wondering what else you can do from your Google listing?

  • Select various attributes to let customers know details about your business. For example, you can share whether your business offers outdoor seating and Wi-Fi, or if it identifies as women-owned
  • Update your hours, designate special hours, and/or mark a location as temporarily closed
  • Read and reply to reviews from Google Maps or Google Search.
  • Create posts to share updates, announcements, events, and special offers

Read Web Posts About Grow with Google

  • Intro to Google AI for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – Grow with Google

    As a Grow with Google Partner, The Chamber was excited to host an intro to Google AI for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs live-stream event. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a potent tool that can streamline business operations and unlock new avenues for small businesses and entrepreneurs. While harnessing AI may appear […]

  • The Power of Partnership: How the Chamber Helps Members Thrive with Google Tools

    The Chamber is honored to be a certified partner of Google and the Grow with Google initiative, a program dedicated to providing access to training and tools that empower individuals to advance their careers and businesses. This partnership reflects the Chamber’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the business […]

  • Increase Your Holiday Sales with Google Tools

    Google’s Lead Educator Anastasia shared quick ways to promote your products online using Google tools as consumers shop during the holiday season. This program shows how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile and covered Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and […]

  • Boost Your Business Growth Through Brand Building

    On May 5, 2022, Canva designer Rachael was joined by three industry experts–Shannon Bell, Creative Director of Re Agency, James Gilmore, Creative Director of DesignStudio, and Jason Little, Founder of For the People–to explore what makes a strong brand, why it’s important for your business ,and how to create a […]

  • Drive Traffic to Your Website with SEO

    Anyone with a website or business presence online can benefit from search engine optimization (SEO), the process of helping search engines find and display your site in search results. Hosted by Jason, one of Google’s internal SEO experts, this workshop gives a behind-the-scenes view into how Google approaches SEO for […]

  • Chamber Board Convenes at Retreat

    The Chamber staff and its Board of Trustees convened on January 31 at St. Andrew’s House in Union for a retreat to formalize board appointments and set priorities for the year. The cozy space and hospitality at the venue was ideal for the twenty Chamber leaders comprised of past and […]

  • Showcase Your Business and Products to Shoppers Online

    On October 20, the Chamber hosted a livestream of Grow with Google’s Digital Partner Series workshop, “Showcase Your Business and Products to Shoppers Online.” The workshop offered strategies for building your online presence to reach new customers, optimizing your e-commerce site, and listing products on Google. Participants learned how to […]

  • Create YouTube Videos That Attract New Customers

    On June 24, the Chamber hosted a livestream of Grow with Google’s Digital Partner Series workshop, “Create YouTube Videos That Attract New Customers.” YouTube Marketing Manager Maxwell invited video experts from around the world to showcase different styles: selfe style, simple backdrop, voice over, point & shoot, top-down, product in […]

  • Sell More with an Engaging Email Marketing Strategy

    On May 5, the Chamber hosted a livestream of Grow with Google’s Digital Partner Series workshop, “Sell More with an Engaging Marketing Strategy.” Dave from Constant Contact discussed tips for great email marketing campaigns, the basics of segmentation and automation, and how to make improvements with data and predictive analytics. […]

  • Work Smarter with Google’s Productivity Tools

    Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor Laura Mae Martin shared tips to help you work faster and smarter. Download the webinar resources or watch the replay on demand to learn how to organize emails into tasks in one step, use voice-to-text typing in Docs, create Calendar work blocks to manage your time, […]

To learn more about Grow with Google and other educational programs, contact Chamber staff at info@masonchamber.com or call (360) 426-2021.