Winfluence - Canva for Small Business Owners - Beginner and/or Intermediate Course

The Petoskey Chamber invites you to unlock your creative potential and elevate your business with the final Winfluence workshop of the year, Canva for Small Business Owners, presented in partnership with Keep It Real Social. Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your designs to the next level, this hands-on learning day offers two engaging sessions: Canva for Beginners and Intermediate Canva for Business.
Join one or both sessions (and enjoy a free networking lunch if you attend either!) as you learn practical design skills to create polished, professional graphics that tell your story and strengthen your brand.

Canva for Small Business Owners: Beginner Class
10:00-11:30 a.m.
New to Canva? This hands-on class is designed for small business owners who want to create professional graphics without a design background or a big budget. Using the free version of Canva, you'll learn how to navigate the platform, customize templates, and apply simple design tips to create social media posts, flyers, and more.
We'll cover layout, fonts, color choices, and how to maintain clean and on-brand visuals. You'll leave with your first design ready to use and the confidence to create more.

Best for:

• Small business owners with little to no Canva experience
• Canva Free users

 
Canva for Small Business Owners: Intermediate Class
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? This intermediate class is designed for small business owners using Canva Pro who want to save time, maintain consistent branding, and produce polished content across multiple platforms.
You'll learn how to set up a Brand Kit, create reusable templates, work with professional elements, and streamline your workflow using Canva's advanced tools, such as Magic Resize and Content Planner. We'll also explore team collaboration and social media scheduling right from Canva.

Best for:

• Small business owners are already familiar with Canva basics
• Canva Pro users looking to improve branding and efficiency

 
**PLEASE NOTE**
If you wish to participate in Lunch and Networking you will need to add this to your registration when completing checkout under the additional fee items. Just click the +/- button. 

Keep It Real Social is an award-winning marketing agency based in Petoskey, Michigan, specializing in helping small businesses grow through clever and authentic digital marketing. As a long-time member of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, their team understands the local business community and the challenges that come with marketing in a small town.

Their talented team of marketing professionals will lead these Canva classes, sharing practical tips, real-world examples, and design guidance to help business owners create strong visual content that stands out online and supports their brand.

This workshop is part of the chamber's Winfluence programming designed at building better businesses through education and enrichment, and is sponsored by Odawa Casino.