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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Presented by Erica Haferkamp on CANVA
DESCRIPTION:Sponsors:\n\nThis event's lunch and course materials are proudly sponsored by Sagentic Web Design and DARE Print & Sign Co.\, and promoted by the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance.\nAgenda\n Workshop Structure:\n\n\n	Introduction and Overview\n	Getting Started with Canva: Setting up your account and navigating the dashboard\n	Creating Impactful Designs: Tips and tricks for designing social media graphics\, marketing materials\, and more\n	Advanced Canva Features: Utilizing tools for animations\, videos\, and collaboration\n	Hands-On Design Activities: Create designs in real-time with guidance and support\n\n\nBenefits of Attending\n Skill Enhancement:\n\nLearn how to use Canva to elevate your marketing efforts with professional-quality designs that captivate your audience.\n\nNetworking Opportunities:\n\nConnect with other local business owners and professionals\, share ideas\, and build valuable relationships.\n\nResources Provided:\n\nEnjoy a delicious lunch provided by Sagentic Web Design and receive a textbook for the course provided by DARE Print & Sign Co.\, all included for pre-registered attendees.\n\nHow to Prepare\n Pre-Registration:\n\nTo ensure your spot and receive all the benefits\, make sure to pre-register for the event. \n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n\n	Bring your laptop to participate in the hands-on activities.\n	Have any specific design ideas or projects in mind that you'd like to work on during the session.\n\n Preparation Tips:\n\n\n	Set up a Canva account in advance if you haven't already. Familiarize yourself with the basic layout and tools.\n\n\nTestimonials and Success Stories\nHear from businesses that have transformed their marketing with the skills learned in similar workshops. Their success can be yours too!\n\nTestimonials:\nKristina Post\, Social Media Manager at Sagentic Web Design\, highlights Canva's ease of use: "When I saw how user-friendly it was\, even for those of us who never quite got the hang of Photoshop or InDesign\, I knew I needed to use it in my day-to-day job."\n\n \nSuccess Story:\n\n \n\nLynda Larsen's Experience with Canva\n\nErica Haferkamp from Sagentic Web Design recommended Canva to Lynda Larsen\, Membership Coordinator at the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance. Lynda quickly found Canva to be incredibly helpful for creating flyers and presentations.\n\nBefore Canva\, Lynda struggled with complex and costly design tools like InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite.\n\n"They are not user-friendly and can cost quite a bit of money."\n\nCanva improved Lynda's workflow significantly\, allowing her to create templates and cut design time in half.\n\n"Canva allows me to create templates that cut my design time in half."\n\nLynda values Canva's ability to duplicate and modify designs quickly\, ensuring brand consistency.\n\n"Duplicating and modifying designs quickly is a huge advantage."\n\nIn summary\, Canva has made Lynda's work at the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance more efficient and visually appealing.\n\n"Canva has transformed my design process. I'm thankful to Erica for the recommendation."
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Sponsors:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">This event&rsquo\;s lunch and course materials are proudly sponsored by Sagentic Web Design and DARE Print &amp\; Sign Co.\, and promoted by the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance.</span></span></span>\n<h4 style="margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-right:0in\;margin-bottom:2.0pt\;margin-left:0in\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Agenda</span></span></span></h4>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"> <strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Workshop Structure:</span></span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-bottom:0in\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Introduction and Overview</span></span></li>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:0in\;margin-bottom:0in\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Getting Started with Canva: Setting up your account and navigating the dashboard</span></span></li>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:0in\;margin-bottom:0in\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Creating Impactful Designs: Tips and tricks for designing social media graphics\, marketing materials\, and more</span></span></li>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:0in\;margin-bottom:0in\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Advanced Canva Features: Utilizing tools for animations\, videos\, and collaboration</span></span></li>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:0in\;margin-bottom:12.0pt\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Hands-On Design Activities: Create designs in real-time with guidance and support</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h4 style="margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-right:0in\;margin-bottom:2.0pt\;margin-left:0in\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Benefits of Attending</span></span></span></h4>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"> <strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Skill Enhancement:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Learn how to use Canva to elevate your marketing efforts with professional-quality designs that captivate your audience.</span></span><br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Networking Opportunities:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Connect with other local business owners and professionals\, share ideas\, and build valuable relationships.</span></span><br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Resources Provided:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Sagentic Web Design and receive a textbook for the course provided by DARE Print &amp\; Sign Co.\, all included for pre-registered attendees.</span></span></span>\n\n<h4 style="margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-right:0in\;margin-bottom:2.0pt\;margin-left:0in\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">How to Prepare</span></span></span></h4>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"> <strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Pre-Registration:</span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">To ensure your spot and receive all the benefits\, make sure to pre-register for the event.&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">What to Bring:</span></span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-bottom:0in\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Bring your laptop to participate in the hands-on activities.</span></span></li>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:0in\;margin-bottom:12.0pt\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Have any specific design ideas or projects in mind that you&rsquo\;d like to work on during the session.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"> <strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Preparation Tips:</span></span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li aria-level="1" style="color:black\;margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-bottom:12.0pt\;vertical-align:baseline\;font-variant-numeric:normal\;font-variant-east-asian:normal\;font-variant-alternates:normal\;font-variant-position:normal\;"><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Set up a Canva account in advance if you haven&rsquo\;t already. Familiarize yourself with the basic layout and tools.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h4 style="margin-top:12.0pt\;margin-right:0in\;margin-bottom:2.0pt\;margin-left:0in\;"><strong><span style="font-size:22px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Testimonials and Success Stories</span></span></span></strong></h4>\n<span style="color: black\;"><span style="font-family: arial\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size: 11pt\;">Hear from businesses that have transformed their marketing with the skills learned in similar workshops. Their success can be yours too!</span></span></span>\n\n<h3><u><span style="color: rgb(26\, 26\, 26)\;"><span style="font-family: arial\, sans-serif\;">Testimonials:</span></span></u></h3>\n<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Kristina Post\, Social Media Manager at Sagentic Web Design\, highlights Canva&#39\;s ease of use: &quot\;When I saw how user-friendly it was\, even for those of us who never quite got the hang of Photoshop or InDesign\, I knew I needed to use it in my day-to-day job.&rdquo\;</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<h3><span style="color:#1A1A1A\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><u>Success Story:</u></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</h3>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">Lynda Larsen&#39\;s Experience with Canva</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;\ncolor:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">Erica Haferkamp from <a href="https://www.sagentic.com" target="_blank"><strong>Sagentic Web Design</strong></a> recommended Canva to Lynda Larsen\, Membership Coordinator at the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance. Lynda quickly found Canva to be incredibly helpful for creating flyers and presentations.</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">Before Canva\, Lynda struggled with complex and costly design tools like InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite.</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><i><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">&quot\;They are not user-friendly and can cost quite a bit of money.&quot\;</span></i></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">Canva improved Lynda&#39\;s workflow significantly\, allowing her to create templates and cut design time in half.</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><i><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">&quot\;Canva allows me to create templates that cut my design time in half.&quot\;</span></i></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">Lynda values Canva&#39\;s ability to duplicate and modify designs quickly\, ensuring brand consistency.</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><i><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">&quot\;Duplicating and modifying designs quickly is a huge advantage.&quot\;</span></i></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">In summary\, Canva has made Lynda&#39\;s work at the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance more efficient and visually appealing.</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p><span style="font-size:18px\;"><i><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;color:#1A1A1A">&quot\;Canva has transformed my design process. I&#39\;m thankful to Erica for the recommendation.&quot\;</span></i></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Arial&quot\;\,sans-serif\;\ncolor:#1A1A1A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n<br />\n&nbsp\;
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