Learn how to effectively advertise your business online with Google Ads, the world’s leading online advertising platform. This free, in-person workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to attract more customers by appearing at the top of Google search results and across websites worldwide.

Presented by Scott Clanin, Director of Clanin Creative and a Google Certified Professional, this session will walk you through the essential steps to build, manage, and measure successful advertising campaigns using the Google Search and Google Display networks. You’ll gain practical insights and best practices you can apply to your marketing strategy immediately.

This workshop also qualifies for reimbursement through the City of Champaign New Business Grant Program. Awardees who attend will receive a certificate to submit with their reimbursement documentation.

🧾 What You’ll Learn:
How Google Ads works and why it’s effective for small businesses
Steps to create and launch successful Google Ads campaigns
Best practices for managing and optimizing ads
How to measure performance and improve results over time

📅 Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
🕛 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Champaign Public Library – Robeson Pavilion A/B: 200 W. Green Street, Champaign, IL 61820
👨‍🏫 Presenter: Scott Clanin, Owner & Director of Clanin Creative

Scott is a marketing and design professional passionate about helping businesses tell their stories and grow. As a certified Google professional and active community advocate, he brings both technical expertise and creative insight to every project.

🏢 About Clanin Creative:
Based in Champaign, Illinois, Clanin Creative is an independent design agency specializing in strategic branding, digital marketing, and compelling storytelling that helps businesses stand out and connect with their audiences.

🤝 Sponsors & Partners:
This workshop is sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC and presented in collaboration with Champaign County EDC, Champaign Center Partnership, Champaign Public Library, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, EDC of Decatur & Macon County, Experience Champaign-Urbana, Parkland College Community Education, Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Illinois Research Park.

📌 Registration is required to secure your seat. There is no cost to attend, and all materials will be provided.