VIRTUAL TRAINING
Learning in the clouds Change is inevitable. What worked a
month ago, doesn’t work for the crisis we are currently experiencing. With the daily changes happening in response to COVID-19, families, educators and businesses have been challenged to think outside the box and find solutions to problems that arise. Elevate Rapid City’s mission is to elevate the region for everyone. Anticipating the obstacles the Rapid City community was going to face, the Elevate team brainstormed how the mission could be accomplished in a socially distant environment. Networking events and seminars were off the table. The organization wanted to continue to be a resource to the community. As a result, Elevate launched an entire series of free, virtual training webinars. These webinars were able to answer questions such as:
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How do I apply for the SBA loan? Is my business eligible to apply?
How do I stay active during this time? What are some helpful nutritional tips?
My kids are driving me crazy – how do I stay mentally sane and help my kids? In addition to these free trainings, Elevate also continued its role of connecting the community with public officials. Virtual Town Hall events were streamed live on Facebook with community health leaders, Congressman Dusty Johnson, Senator Thune and Secretary of State Steve Barnett. All webinar recordings are available for free on the Elevate Rapid City Youtube channel. New topics and presenters are continually being added. You can learn more and register online at elevaterapidcity. com Elevate Rapid City did what it does best: Faced the Challenge. The team assessed the situation, the constantly moving parts, the key areas people had questions about and found presenters to address the those concerns and questions. Businesses investing in Elevate is a key component to allowing the organization to operate and serve the community. These free trainings are only a glimpse into how Elevate is working hard to elevate the region for all.
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How do I market my business during this time?
What are some tips for working from home?
How can teams work efficiently while working remotely?
Am I going to get a computer virus working from home? How do I prevent this?
