Henderson Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Success Series lunch
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Local area businesses and organizations are invited to attend a free lunch event as part of the Henderson Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Business Success Series.
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The 'Lunch and Learn: Marketing' event will take place on June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henderson County Public Library. The event will cover trends in marketing, including how to be found online, building trust with target marketing, advertising options, and more.
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Henderson Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Success Series lunch
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Local area businesses and organizations are invited to attend a free lunch event as part of the Henderson Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Business Success Series. North using 'grit' as motivation ahead of Semi-State The 'Lunch and Learn: Marketing' event will take place on June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henderson County Public Library. The event will cover trends in marketing, including how to be found online, building trust with target marketing, advertising options, and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
