Welcome to the NPRCOC Business Academy. ​I have been teaching and facilitating digital marketing and leadership workshops for over 15 years across the Hudson Valley. I have found that many businesses, both large and small, struggle with their telling their stories to the right audience. I have been asked to consult on a variety of business topics, but the same questions come up in conversation such as Defining Brand Voice, Technical SEO, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Business Management, Leadership and Teamwork to name a few. With years of teaching and course development experience , I have decided to launch a new initiative here at the Chamber and created our very own NPRCOC Business Academy. 

Topics will range from Marketing and Branding to Leadership and Communications. I look forward to providing innovative topics and practical knowledge that you can implement right away. Let's Learn Forward together.   ​
Christopher Short
​Executive Director, NPRCOC
​Can't find a topic you would love to see offered? Send us a class request, I'd love to hear from you!

Marketing and Branding

• Does the thought of digital marketing make your eyes glaze over? Learn what it takes to compete in today's digital landscape. Learn Practical tools to make you business get noticed. 

Leadership and Communications

• Do you struggle with identifying top talent? Do you want a team that works together like a well oiled machine? Learn skills that you can apply day one after class to build the team you've always wanted. 

Paid Advertising and Ecommerce

• Are you tired of spending money on "boosting posts" with no real results? We will teach you how to get your products and services in front of the right audience without wasting money. 

Social Media and Content Creation

• Have you taken marketing classes before and left thinking "Now what?" Creating content is easier than you think. It's all in the plan. These classes teach you how to become a content and SEO rock star. 
The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Academy was designed to provide relevant and practical education classes for business owners looking to identify new opportunities, build a foundation for further growth and stay ahead of business trends. 

Today's savvy customers are willing to spend money with a business they can believe in. Are you connecting with your ideal audience? By using the latest tactics and techniques, business owners can gain new leads increase market share, and close more business which results in a stronger bottom line. 

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