The VT/NH Marketing Group announces that on April 2, 2009, David Mace,  the Director of Communications of the Vermont Agency for Commerce and Community Development and Stephen Boucher, the Communications and Legislative Director of NH’s Division of Economic Development will speak about how their states are helping businesses to survive and thrive in today’s challenging business environment. They will also address how they are marketing their respective states to those businesses considering relocation.

This all day seminar, to be held in Lebanon, NH at the new Courtyard Marriott, will also feature Dianna Huff of DH Communications in Plaistow, NH. Dianna specializes in business-to-business marketing communications consulting and copywriting. Having won numerous prestigious awards in the Marcom industry, Dianna will share how small businesses best use Social Media and the basic skills you can take back to your office and implement immediately.

After a chance to network over lunch, Matt Nelson, Interactive & Creative Account Manager for CC Stephens in Peterborough, NH will discuss integrating your business data and relationship marketing. Matt is passionate about creating new ways for businesses to share their information in all forms of digital media and looks forward to sharing a multitude of creative tools to help grow your business.

The cost for the April 2 seminar is $90 for members, $125 for non-member and the location is the Courtyard Marriott at Centerra in Lebanon, NH. Attendees need not be VT/NH MG members to register. For reservations, contact the organization at 802-457-2807 or visit the website: www.vtnhmg.org.