Dubois Chamber to Host Canva Crash Course Feb. 11 at Jasper Library

A one-hour, hands-on workshop will give Dubois County small-business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals practical skills to create their own marketing materials using Canva. The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce scheduled the "Canva Crash Course" for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in the Cherry Room at the Jasper Public Library.

The session is aimed at beginners and focuses on basic graphic design techniques and templates that attendees can apply immediately to social media posts, flyers, menus and promotional signage. The class is free for Chamber members; non-members may attend for $10. The Chamber announced the event on Jan. 27 and said registration information and contact details were included in that announcement.

For Jasper business owners operating on tight margins, the timing and format lower common barriers to adopting better marketing practices. A midday slot makes the workshop accessible to owners who close in the evenings and to staff who work morning shifts. Learning to produce in-house graphics can reduce reliance on external designers and printing services for routine materials, cutting small but recurring marketing expenditures and shortening turnaround times when promotions are needed quickly.

Beyond cost savings, the workshop offers a practical way to raise visibility in a crowded local market. Small retailers, restaurants and service providers that improve visual presentation on social platforms and printed handouts can sharpen their competitive edge on Main Street and beyond. The inclusion of marketing professionals among the intended audience also creates a modest networking opportunity, where participants might trade tips on local customer preferences or pool resources for joint promotions.

The Chamber and Jasper Public Library together are positioning the event as a low-friction investment in business capability. One hour of instruction and a $10 non-member fee represent a small upfront cost relative to typical outside design fees, making the workshop a high-value option for businesses testing new campaigns or updating seasonal materials.

Residents and business owners interested in attending should register through the Dubois County Chamber of Commerce; the announcement issued Jan. 27 carries the registration and contact details. For many Jasper merchants and nonprofit organizers, the workshop could translate into clearer branding, faster turnaround on promotions and a modest boost in local customer engagement as spring events and sales calendars approach.