Chris Graham: Content is king for small-business owners on the web

If you build it, it being a website, using the “Field of Dreams” mantra, then they will come. Alas, if only it were that easy. The national brands have unlimited budgets for seemingly endless stream of Google and Facebook and Twitter ads. Chances are if you’ve clicked my article for advice, you’re not among that subset of the business marketing population.

VDOT road-work schedule for May 6-10

Chris Graham

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

Staunton Station Street Market opens 2013 season featuring local artisan crafts and goods

Local artisan crafts and goods will be the focus of an expanding micro business showcase located at the Staunton Station every second Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm through October.Staunton Station Street Market features a variety of vendors ranging from handmade jewelry, clothing and accessories, local farm products and hand-crafted decorative items. Permaculture demonstrations, samplings, live…

Pack your house! Augusta Free Press marketing seminar gives insight into how to bring attention to your business

Chris Graham

What it takes to pack a high-school gym full of wrestling fans is similar to what it takes to get customers and clients to your business. Chris Graham of Augusta Free Press will share the secret of how to bring attention to your business at his next Build the Machine marketing seminar on Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce, Fishersville, Va.