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 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.