If your business isn’t on Google, you don’t exist to the modern customer. But today, "being on Google" means more than just a pin on a map. It means being the answer when AI-powered search engines recommend the best local spots.

This workshop walks you through how to build a high-performing Google Business Profile that speaks to both humans and AI. Whether you’re a local staple or a brand-new startup, you’ll learn how to feed Google’s ecosystem the right data so you show up exactly when and where customers are looking. A practical roadmap to becoming the most "findable" business in your area.


A big THANK YOU to today's partners!

SCORE Austin

SCORE San Antonio

SCORE Rio Grande Valley

SCORE Corpus Christi

SCORE Houston

SCORE Las Vegas

UT Rio Grande Valley SBDC

University of Houston Victoria SBDC

Del Mar College SBDC

Texas State SBDC

America’s SBDC at MSU Texas

BakerRipley

BAM Entrepreneurial Center

Trinity Valley SBDC

El Paso Community College SBDC

Sul Ross State University SBDC

SoCo SBDC

Colorado West Central SBDC

TTU - Lubbock SBDC

Illinois SBDC at Bradley University

REI Oklahoma

SCORE Indiana

Rio Grande SBDC

Northwest Texas Rural Business Opportunity Program

Maria Elena

CEO - Smart Brand System

CAIO - Chief AI Officer

Southwest Regional Grow with Google Coach

Maria Elena Duron, Certified Chief AI Officer, is on a mission to help businesses GET FOUND. She’s trained over 12,400 small businesses through the Grow with Google program, simplifying digital marketing, SEO, and AI-powered visibility strategies. Recognized by the Texas Governor’s Office and trusted by national organizations, Maria Elena is a leading expert in search engine and answer engine optimization.

Known for her engaging, practical workshops, Maria Elena delivers high-energy sessions packed with real-world tactics that help local service providers, brick-and-mortar businesses, and online brands stand out, attract the right customers, and grow sustainably.