The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in partnership with the Robert C. Byrd Institute, and the Summers County Convention and Visitors Bureau are excited to announce the production of a seminar series for regional businesses. Throughout September, these partners will bring a seminar focusing on the ins and outs of mobile payment systems to the counties of Raleigh, Fayette, and Summers. Each course will include a seminar, hands-on workshop with guided exercises, as well as dinner, and reference materials.
Businesses widely recognize that digital commerce is changing the way consumers make purchases. With people spending more and more time online and relying on their smart devices for guidance and transactions, vendors must adopt a new strategy to stay relevant. Robert C. Byrd Institute’s, Bill Woodrum explains that “Consumers are quickly turning away from cash and checks toward debit cards and credit cards in all purchases. If your business, doesn’t have a means to take this form of payment, you are losing sales every day. This seminar will focus on mobile card readers as a valuable tool to add sales potential to your small business.”
“Strategies for Online & Mobile Payments” is a 1.5 hour seminar that will take place on September 12th, 19th, and 26th, in various locations throughout the region. During the course, speaker Bill Woodrum will provide attendees with a diverse array of mobile payment options, help businesses choose the most appropriate platforms, learn how to accept their first payments, and optimize processes for more efficient transactions.
Participants will receive printed material as well as a light dinner. The course is free, but does require attendees to reserve a space. Funding for this training is provided by the United State Economic Development Administration through a grant to RCBI.
To find out more about the course, and see the agenda, visit https://www.facebook.com/nrgrda/events, email lcgraning@nrgrda, or call Bill Woodrum at (304) 781-1670.
