Planners Gathering

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Planners Gathering

Planners Gatherings are informational and educational forums (in-person and virtual) covering Planning and Zoning related topics relevant to communities within Oakland County.

Speakers for these sessions are often from nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and private firms.

The format of these forums can range from casual discussions and information-sharing sessions to more formal presentations and workshops.

Upcoming Topics

Topics scheduled for 2026 include:

We are always developing ideas and seeking presenters for future sessions. 
If you would like to see a specific topic addressed, please contact Ryan Dividock at: dividockr@oakgov.com.

Main Street Oakland County | Digital Marketing Workshop | SEO

In-Person training to improve your understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to raise your ranking in organic search results.

In-Person training to improve your understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to raise your ranking in organic search results.

WORKSHOP WILL COVER:

  • Understanding SEO basics
  • How Search Engines work
  • Key SEO components
  • Why Backlinks matter and the use of Backlinks for SEO strength
  • How quality content improves visibility, builds prospect awareness and interest—and increases business revenue
  • Utilizing free analytics to measure marketing efforts

AGENDA

8:30 AM: Coffee and Bagels

9:30 – 11:00 AM: Workshop

 

SPEAKER

Teresa Heger Small Business Digital Trainer, Main Street America

Heger is currently a consultant and coach with Main Street America (Chicago) and Google (Mountain View, CA) helping start-ups and small businesses to use digital tools to grow their businesses, and she helps entrepreneurs develop their leadership skills.

She has experience establishing and building a manufacturing business from the ground up as a president and co-founder and held leadership roles in operations for Herman Miller (Zeeland, MI) and managed several Fortune 500 accounts for IBM in a sales and marketing capacity.

Heger holds a B.S. degree in Manufacturing Administration from the School of Engineering and a Master of Art in Organizational Learning and Performance from Western Michigan University. She is a certified executive coach from iPEC, an ICF-accredited program; a licensed speaker and coach by the Impostor Syndrome Institute™; an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner; and a 200 RYT certified yoga instructor.

 

QUESTIONS? CONTACT

George Venettis, Oakland County

venettisg@oakgov.com | (248) 858-5618

Cost: Free | Advance Registration Required | Coffee and Bagels

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