SUMMER SCHOOL SERIES - SEO and Website Best Practices

Join us for Summer School, hosted by the South Tampa Chamber, where business professionals can level up their skills and connect with peers in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. This professional development series features expert-led sessions designed to boost leadership, enhance business strategies, and sharpen key industry skills. Whether you're looking to advance your career, grow your business, or network with like-minded professionals, Summer School has something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your growth and make valuable connections this summer!
📈 SESSION TOPIC: SEO – Get Found Online
Learn how to increase your visibility and drive more traffic to your website with search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this session, an industry expert will break down the fundamentals of SEO, current trends, and practical tips for improving your rankings on Google and beyond. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this session will give you the tools to stand out in search results and attract your ideal audience.
🎁 BONUS SESSION: Website Best Practices – Make Your First Impression Count
Your website is often the first interaction a potential customer has with your business—make it count! This bonus session will cover essential website do’s and don’ts, including design, user experience, content layout, and conversion tips. Learn how to create a site that’s not only visually appealing but also drives results. Perfect for businesses looking to refresh or build a high-performing website.
Speakers:
Frank Motola, president of Brandtastic LLC has 30+ years experience in marketing.
His career has included extensive work branding (500+ companies) and positioning corporations for growth. Our primary services include brand development, marketing plans, PR, web strategy & web design, print campaigns & design, trade show planning, SEO (search engine optimization), photography, video creation, internet marketing & relationship building.
Stephen Allen is the General Manager and Paid Ads Manager at Brandtastic.
He oversees over 30 clients cumulative total spend of millions in successful paid advertising. Learn how he gets the most bang for his client's bucks and generates tons of new business for them using Paid Ads. Stephen doesn't just manage campaigns; he crafts winning strategies.

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Program Day Sponsorships also available!
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Contact events@southtampachamber.org.
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Location
Hillsborough Community College-Dale Mabry Campus
Student Services Building, Room 108, (DSTU 108)
4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd
Tampa, FL 33614
Fees/Admission
Chamber Members
Non-Members
Class Sponsor @ $250 (only 2 per event!)
Includes (2) tickets to the event, display table at event, opportunity to put promotional materials at each place setting, your logo on event website, your company name on email invitation, recognition at event and on social media and "Minute at the Mic". Contact events@southtampachamber.org.
View all sponsorship opportunities here.