As an internationally-renowned marketing consultant and event manager, Melissa Forziat has partnered with organizations throughout the world in over 200 keynotes, workshops (onsite and virtual), webinars, and presentations to bring new insight to small business owners. Check out her upcoming events and see if there is one near you.

Melissa even offers custom speaking packages that include curriculum from her online courses and has worked with organizations such as the Tooele Valley SBDC and the Nevada SBDC to build specialized material to give small business clients the information they need.

 Click here to contact us about having Melissa speak at one of your upcoming events!

Upcoming Speaking Events

January 2023

January 31

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville
Webinar: Smart Principles of Marketing Messaging
12-1pm Central
Cost: Free
Register Here!

February 2023

February 6

Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association (FPELRA)
49th Annual Training Conference
Keynote: Take the Doughnut
8:45-10:15am Eastern
Cost:
Register Here!

February 15

WCEC New Jersey (Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship)
Webinar: Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy
3-4:30pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon

February 16

Nevada SBDC
Webinar: Generating New Leads on a Budget
11am-12:30pm Pacific
Cost: Free
Register Here!

February 22

WCEC New Jersey (Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship)
Webinar: Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy
3-4:30pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon

March 2023

March 1

WCEC New Jersey (Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship)
Webinar: How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)
3-4:30pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon

March 7

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville
Webinar: How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)
12-1:30pm Central
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon

March 16

Nevada SBDC
Webinar: How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)
11:00am-12:30pm Pacific
Cost: Free
Register Here!

March 21

WCEC New Jersey (Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship)
Webinar: Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market
3-4:30pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon

March 28

WCEC New Jersey (Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship)
Webinar: Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat
3-4:30pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon

April 2023

April 12

How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)
Webinar hosted by Melissa Forziat Events and Marketing
11am-12pm Pacific
Cost: Free
Register Here

April 19

Smart Principles of Marketing Messaging
Webinar hosted by Melissa Forziat Events and Marketing
11am-12pm Pacific
Cost: Free
Register Here

May 2023

May 23

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville
Webinar: 20 Ways to Market Your Business
12-1pm Central
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon!

June 2023

June 2

Take the Doughnut – How to Go After What You Want
A special National Doughnut Day event, hosted in partnership with 30+ independent doughnut shops about the country
11am-12pm Pacific
Cost: Free
Learn More and Register Here

June 13

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville
Webinar: Smart Principles of Marketing Messaging
12-1pm Central
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon!

July 2023

July 11

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville
Webinar: Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy
12-1:30pm Central
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon!

September 2023

September 5

America’s SBDC Conference (Nashville, TN)
Pre-conference session: How to Help Your Clients Build an Effective Marketing Strategy
9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $895 per registrant
Read More Here

September 6

America’s SBDC Conference (Nashville, TN)
How to Launch a Successful Marketing Campaign
9:00am-5:00pm Central
Cost: Free with conference registration
Register Here

September 18

Women in Parking ACCELERATE Conference (part of the National Parking Association Expo) (New Orleans, LA)
Opening Keynote – Take the Doughnut: How to Go After What You Want
11:00am-12:00pm Central
Cost: Variable Conference Registration Rates
Register Here

October 2023

October 3

Trinity Valley SBDC (Kaufman, TX)
Creating a Profitable Marketing Strategy
12-1:00pm Central
Cost: Free
Register Here!

October 3

Trinity Valley SBDC (Athens, TX)
20 Ways to Market Your Business
5:30-6:30pm Central
Cost: Free
Register Here!

October 4

Trinity Valley SBDC (Palestine, TX)
Smart Principles of Marketing Messaging
12:00-1:00pm Central
Cost: Free
Register Here!

October 11

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville
Webinar: Profiting with Partnership Marketing
12:00-1:00pm Central
Cost: Free
Register Here!

November 2023

November 1

Arkansas State University ASBTDC
Webinar: Pinpointing Your Perfect Brand and Target Market
2:00-3:30pm Central
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon!

November 8

Arkansas State University ASBTDC
Webinar: Building a Smart Online Marketing Strategy
2:00-3:30pm Central
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon!

November 14

FIS Empower Women’s Signature Event (Jacksonville, FL)
Keynote: Take the Doughnut
11:00am-12:00pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Registration Available Soon!

Past Speaking Events

2022

America’s SBDC Annual Conference  Smart Online Marketing Strategy for your SBDC. The ASBDC Conference hosts 1500+ SBDC professionals annually!

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville – 20 Ways to Market Your Business; Boosting Holiday Sales with Partnership Marketing; Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy; Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy; How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat; Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market; Profiting with Partnership Marketing

CSU Bakersfield SBDC – How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat

Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – How to Win at Social Media; Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy; Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat

Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market; Build Your Online Marketing Strategy; Profiting with Partnership Marketing; Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat

North Central Texas SBDC – Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat; Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy; Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market

Paris Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy; How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat

Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship New Jersey (3 Webinar Series) – How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Profiting with Partnership Marketing; Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy; Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy

Wyoming SBDC  – Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market

2021

America’s SBDC Annual Conference  Preventing SBDC Downturn: Maintaining Client Volume in the Pandemic Aftermath; Mastering the Art of Sponsorship Marketing. The ASBDC Conference hosts 1300+ SBDC professionals annually!

Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Profiting with Partnership Marketing in a Pandemic; Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19; How to Win at Social Media during a Pandemic

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Fayetteville – Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market; Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy; Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center – Little Rock – Boosting Holiday Sales with Partnership Marketing; How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy

Chandler Chamber (Arizona) – Digital Content Pillars that Hold Up (part of the Chandler Chamber Virtual Marketing Summit)

East Hawaii SBDC (Hawaii) – Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy in a Virtual World; Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy for Business Resilience

Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy; Boosting Holiday Sales with Partnership Marketing

Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – How to Win at Social Media; Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy; Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat

Morgan Community College / CACE (Fort Morgan, Colorado) Profiting with Partnership Marketing workshop

Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19; Generating New Leads on a Budget; Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy

North Central Texas SBDC – How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Boosting Holiday Sales with Partnership Marketing; Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy

Paris Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy; Profiting with Partnership Marketing; How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market

Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship New Jersey (2 Webinar Series) – How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!); Profiting with Partnership Marketing; Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy; Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market

2020

America’s SBDC Annual Conference  10 Categories of Marketing Your SBDC. The ASBDC Conference hosts 1300+ SBDC professionals annually!

Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Building Your Marketing Strategy to Grow Sales During COVID-19

Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Smart and Responsible Marketing during COVID-19

Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – “How to Win at Social Media”,“Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy,” and “Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat”

Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce (Morro Bay, CA) “Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy” workshop

Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – “How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)”,“How to Win at Social Media during a Pandemic,” “Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19,” “Profiting with Partnership Marketing,” “Build a Smart Marketing Strategy Online in a Virtual World”

Tooele Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – “Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19”,“Create Your Marketing Strategy to Drive Sales through the Pandemic (part 1 and 2),” “Secrets to Online Marketing Success in a Virtual World,” “Profiting with Partnership Marketing during COVID-19,” “How to Win at Social Media during a Pandemic”

University of Georgia SBDC – “How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!),“ “Profiting with Partnership Marketing,” “Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy”

UT Tyler-Longview SBDC (Texas) – “Finding the Right Brand and Message to Attract Customers,“ “Profiting with Partnership Marketing,” “How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!),” “Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy”

Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – “Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy” and “Profiting with Partnership Marketing” 

Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship New Jersey (2 Webinar Series) – “How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!),“ “Profiting with Partnership Marketing,” “Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy,”

Wyoming SBDC  – “How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)“

Low-Cost Online Marketing Strategy for Chambers and Business Associations (Webinar) 

2019

America’s SBDC Annual Conference (Long Beach, CA) Guiding Your Clients to a Low-Cost Online Marketing Strategy and 35 Ways to Market Your SBDC. The ASBDC Conference hosts 1300+ SBDC professionals annually!

“Melissa Forziat is quickly becoming a staple of America’s SBDC professional development conference. Melissa has presented at the past 2 years at our conference, providing her extensive marketing expertise to our business consultants, marketing professionals and leadership personnel. Melissa’s workshops are always insightful and engaging, with attendees requesting more information and resources for their marketing strategy. Melissa Forziat is a great speaker for your organization.” Brett Thibodeau, America’s SBDC Program Manager

Bed & Breakfast Association NZ (New Zealand) Brand Positioning and Reputation Building to Set Your B&B Apart The Bed & Breakfast Association NZ creates a national voice and unity amongst bed and breakfast owners and to help address the problem of varying standards throughout the country

“I really don’t know what to say to convey our heartfelt thanks for your attendance at conference. I notice people on Facebook are already writing comments and they convey my sentiments exactly. The way you presented, the quality of your message and just your wonderful personality, all came together to make for a wonderful, on-point, professional presentation. You were definitely a speaker that made US look good! Reflected glory and all that!” Donna Brooke, B&B Association NZ Board Member

GRO-Biz Conference and Idea Expo (Wyoming) Two keynote speeches: 5 Marketing Rules that Will Transform Your Business and Building a Powerful Community around Your Brand. The GRO-Biz Conference is Wyoming’s premier government contracting event and previously had a small business track for non-government contracting, as well

Long Beach SBDC (California) Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy workshop

Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (Two  Separate Webinar Series) – “How to Win at Social Media”,“Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy,” and “Pinpointing Your Perfect Brand and Target Market” were delivered in the first series. “How to Win at Social Media”,“Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy,” and “Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat” were delivered in the second series

Missouri University of Science and Technology  (Missouri) Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat webinar and Small Business Marketing on a Budget workshop The Missouri S&T center of the Missouri SBDC help businesses in every stage from concept to startup, growth to renewal, mature to succession

“Melissa presented ideas, best practices and tips to making marketing goals happen in a very relatable way. The handouts and tools she provided will really help guide people through their marketing planning and tasks. Although we had a few technical glitches, Melissa handled them smoothly, professionally and never skipped a beat.” Karen Leatherman, Business Development Specialist, Missouri S&T

North Lake Tahoe Resort Association / North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (California) How to Pitch Your Business and Network Effective workshop

Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (Webinar Series) – “How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)” and “Marketing Your Business from the Driver’s Seat” 

Wyoming SBDC (Webinar) – “How to Build Your Brand and Reach Your Target Market“

2018

America’s SBDC Annual Conference (Washington DC) Train the Trainer – Create an Effective Marketing Strategy, The ASBDC Conference hosts 1300+ SBDC professionals annually!

Brazosport College SBDC (Texas) How to Build Your Brand and Define Your Target Market and Small Business Marketing on a Budget Workshops delivered for the 30th Anniversary

“We were delighted to have Melissa Forziat as a featured speaker at our 30^th Anniversary Celebration of the Small Business Development Center at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX. Melissa presented two insightful seminars on small business branding and marketing, prior to our celebration lunch. Not only did attendees rave about the high quality of Melissa’s content but they also enjoyed her engaging and energetic presentation style. Melissa offers inspiration, practical guidance and encouragement for small business marketing on a budget!” Janice Goines, PhD, Brazosport College SBDC Director

Business Impact NW (Washington) Creating a Strong Marketing Funnel 

Cecil County (MD) Chamber of Commerce (Maryland) Effectively Reaching Your Target Market webinar and Create Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy live workshop

“Melissa did an amazing job relating her marketing techniques to many different people, business, and business models. Very informative.” Reary Morris, Chamber Member, Health Coach

Chandler Chamber of Commerce (Arizona) Learn How to Market Your Business Like the Olympics

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce presented the dynamic Melissa Forziat as a special engagement speaker at our monthly ‘Ask an Expert’ workshop.  Melissa has effectively transformed her experience with big brand management including the Olympics and the Goodwill Games, into a power-packed program that delivered inspiration and innovation.  Her ‘How to Market Your Business’ presentation offered new insight into today’s ever-changing marketing world, loaded with take-aways to develop and enhance the attendee’s skills.  Serious content with a witty and entertaining delivery! – Paulette Pacioni, Marketing Manager, Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Eloy Chamber of Commerce  (Arizona) Small Business Marketing on a Budget – The Importance of Building Partnerships to Market Your Business

Greater Seattle SCORE (Washington) Turn Leads Into Customers Into Profits

Hawaii SBDC (Hilo) and Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce (Hawaii) Small Business Marketing on a Budget

Kauai SBDC (Hawaii) Marketing Your Business on a Budget

Kona SBDC (Hawaii) Marketing Your Business on a Budget

Maui County Business Resource Center (MRBRC) (Hawaii) How to Build Your Brand and Reach Your Target Market

Maui SBDC (Hawaii)  Small Business Marketing on a Budget 

Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (Webinar Series) – “How to Win at Social Media”,“Profiting with Partnership Marketing” and “Creating a Strong Marketing Funnel”. Listen to replays of this webinar series at http://melissaforziatevents.com/marketing-features-recent-press-marketing/ (Note: you must register with an email address)

New Rockford Chamber of Commerce Small Business Marketing on a Budget

Oahu, SBDC (Hawaii) Pathways to Profits: Marketing on a Budget 

Phinney Neighborhood Association (Washington) How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)

Real Estate Staging Association (Webinar for RESA National) Smart Social Media for Stagers

“Melissa meets business owners where they are at and uses her motivational and inspirational tone to get others excited about their lives and their businesses.”  Jen Hughes, Director Training & Incubation, Ventures

How to Win at Member Retention and Thrive as a Community (Webinar) 

How to Win at Fundraising: Creative Strategies to Build Your Donor Base  (Webinar) 

2017

Business Impact NW (Washington) Components of Marketing Strategy and Small Business Marketing on a Budget

Melissa does a great job of taking a daunting task like “Marketing on a Budget” and drilling it down to the essence of its parts: from big picture of what you want to achieve, to tools that help you get there.  I walked away with a plan, and know that I have concrete steps that will help me improve my return on investment.  Thank you! – Danielle Moser, Attendee and Development & Communications Director, Business Impact NW

Cecil Chamber of Commerce (Maryland) Marketing on a Budget webinar series

“Melissa Forziat was the perfect partner for our first webinar series. She delivered content that was very comprehensive, but also easy to follow.  Our members learned a lot and we look forward to working with her again in the future.” Bonnie Grady, IOM, President/CEO, Cecil County Chamber of Commerce

Condon Chamber of Commerce (Oregon) Small Business Marketing on a Budget 

Foresthill Divide Chamber of Commerce  (California) Small Business Marketing on a Budget 

Fremont Biz to Biz (Washington) Creating a Strong Marketing Funnel

Fremont Chamber of Commerce (Washington) How to Leverage Event Marketing

Fundraising for the Arts Task Force (hosted by 4culture) (Washington) Tips for Development Staff to Work Effectively With an Event Planner 

Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women (Florida) How to Build Your Brand and Reach Your Target Market and Creating a Strong Marketing Funnel webinar series

Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (Webinar Series) Listen to replays of this webinar series at http://melissaforziatevents.com/marketing-features-recent-press-marketing/ (Note: you must register with an email address)

You give one of the clearest approaches to online marketing that I’ve seen; and I’ve seen many! Far too many presenters seem to create more confusion and I’ve always wondered if they themselves were also confused or didn’t organize well or used the confusion as an opportunity to sell the need for specialized help.  Mary Hott, Business Coach, West Virginia SBDC

North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce (California) Marketing Your Business on a Budget This event was hosted in partnership with the Tahoe City Downtown Association, North Tahoe Business Association, and the Sierra Business Council.

Orangevale Chamber of Commerce (California) Small Business Marketing on a Budget  

Phinney Neighborhood Association (Washington) How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!) 

You gave a great presentation and I learned a lot! It was exciting to see everyone so engaged and putting your advice to use before lunch was even over. Emilia Jones, Outreach and Events Manager, Phinney Neighborhood Association

Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce (Washington) Building Your Online Marketing Strategy

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)  (Wisconsin) How to Build Your Brand and Reach Your Target Market, Creating a Strong Marketing Funnel,  Maximizing Your Social Media Marketing and Maximizing Your Social Media Marketing webinar series

Ventures (Washington) Advanced Marketing Workshop – Marketing Messaging

“Melissa meets business owners where they are at and uses her motivational and inspirational tone to get others excited about their lives and their businesses.”  Jen Hughes, Director Training & Incubation, Ventures