Creative Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of thriving local economies. In this session, Can’t We Be Friends? 5 Steps to Stronger Partnerships Across Your Ecosystem, HUUB brings together economic developers, chamber leaders, and nonprofit experts to explore how collaboration fuels community growth.Watch as we unpack the 5 Phases of Partnership — Identify, Align, Trust, Resources, and Measure — and share actionable strategies to build ecosystems that grow stronger together.In this session, you’ll learn how to:✅ Find and engage unexpected partners beyond your traditional circles.✅ Align shared goals using community-wide plans and outcomes.✅ Build trust and continuity, even through leadership or staff changes.✅ Maximize shared resources for collective impact.✅ Track and celebrate results with data-driven storytelling.Real-World Example: Pearland, TexasDiscover how Pearland used HUUB’s platform and partnership framework to increase advising hours by 400%, connect ecosystems, and turn collaboration into measurable economic growth.Resources Mentioned:Download the Guide to Community Partnership Engagement Strategy: https://huub.vip/community-partnershipsAccess the Trust Bridging Assessment inside the guide:https://www.joinhuub.com/guide-to-trust-bridging-assessmentExplore HUUB’s platform for partnership tracking, reporting, and storytelling: https://joinhuub.comSpeakers:✨ Kristin Leutz, CEO, Petra Impact Partners✨ Melissa Cook, Director of Marketing, Pearland Economic Development Corporation✨ Jim Johnson, President & CEO, Pearland Chamber & Pearland Innovation Hub✨ Dominique Richardson, Operations Specialist, HUUBLet’s keep the conversation going!Connect with us and our speakers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinhuubSubscribe for more webinars, resources, and real-world case studies on local ecosystem growth.#EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #HUUB #PartnershipStrategy #LocalImpact #EcosystemBuilding #EconomicInnovation
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
The Art of Selling in the Beltline
Loyalty Is the New Growth Hack: Moving Beyond the Punch Card
Networking: The Real Breakdown
One Big Tax Bill – What It Means for You and Your Business - Aldo Aprile
Unlocking E-Commerce with Email & Automation
Join us for a dynamic fireside chat, featuring ecosystem champions who are pioneering innovative approaches to small business support. This session explored creative funding strategies that move beyond traditional public grants, offering practical, real-world insights that fuel inclusive economic growth and maximize impact in your community.Looking to explore what this could look like in your community? From managing alternative funding programs to tracking impact, coordinating partners, and engaging entrepreneurs, we support cities and economic development teams with the tools needed to make collaboration work at scale. Connect with HUUB team today!
Funding Your Small Business: Strategies for Accessing Capital
Creating Harmony: How Job Alignment, Workplace Climate, and Culture Drive Retention and a Thriving Workplace
Neighborhood Niche: Mastering Hyper-Localized Marketing for Small Businesses
Smart Tech Moves for Small Businesses
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Business