Canva Made Simple for Small Business Marketing

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Learn the Canva tools every small business owner should know
to create polished, on-brand marketing materials with confidence.

Whether you’re designing social media graphics, flyers, presentations, or marketing materials, Canva has become one of the most powerful tools available for small businesses. But knowing where to start and which features to use can make all the difference.

Join SOAR Innovation for Canva Made Simple for Small Business Marketing, a free virtual webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand Canva’s tools, features, and capabilities.

Led by Ashley Smith, SOAR’s Digital Curriculum Manager, this session will provide a practical walkthrough of Canva’s interface, branding tools, templates, and design features so you can confidently create professional-looking content that reflects your business.

To make this webinar as valuable as possible, please register by August 13. During registration, you’ll have the opportunity to share your biggest marketing challenges and what you’d like to learn about Canva. We will be using those answers to shape the session.

Tuesday, August 20th, 2026

12:00pm – 1pm

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, startups, side hustlers, students, nonprofits, and anyone who creates marketing materials. Whether you’re new to Canva or looking to use it more effectively, you’ll leave with a better understanding of the platform’s tools and features.

Meet the SOAR Innovation Team

Our team lives and works in Eastern Kentucky, just like the entrepreneurs and small business owners we serve. We bring real-world experience, regional insight, and a shared commitment to helping ideas grow into lasting opportunity.

Danna Barnett

Director of Entrepreneurship
Rick West, Entrepreneur in Residence, Shaping Our Appalachian Region

Rick West

Entrepreneur in Residence

Kevin Davis

Entrepreneur in Residence

Sarah Fugate

Business Programs Manager

Riley Thompson

Startup Outreach Coordinator

Kerrigan Bolling

Business Accelerator Coordinator
Colt Swint

Colt Swint

Startup Pipeline Coordinator

Luke Howard

Startup Outreach Coordinator

Jarad Fugate

Startup Success Specialist

Zach Adams

Business Analyst

Save Your Spot

Register by August 13 to Help Shape the Session