October Highlights: Drio's Journey from Conferences to New Projects ✨


Hi Reader

October was a month filled with inspiration, innovation, and community engagement at Drio. Check out our monthly highlights and catch up on the latest projects, resources, and events that empowered our business.

NACCE Conference 2024: Sharing Our Blueprint for Purposeful Websites

Drio attended the annual NACCE conference in Minneapolis, the largest event for community college members and entrepreneurs. We showcased Drio’s Blueprint, our guide for building strategic, value-aligned websites. Attendees discovered how it helps entrepreneurs overcome content overwhelm, convey brand values, and create engaging user experiences.

🔗 Check out Drio's Blueprint here​

New Blog Post: Designing an ESG Marketing Strategy

This month's blog post breaks down how to identify your unique ESG values and build an authentic strategy that resonates with your customers. We highlighted the importance of integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values into your marketing.

🔗 Read the full post​

Tech Office Hours Launch

Got tech troubles? Rachel's Tech Hours are here to save the day! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-3 p.m. EST for an open session dedicated to solving your web questions. From linking newsletters to fixing glitchy pages, Rachel’s got your back. The next session is on December 4th—save the date! An invite will be sent out soon.

Empower & Align Workshop

We wrapped up October with the Empower & Align fall workshop on October 30th, led by Elyse Preston and Bri Alexander. Attendees dove into self-advocacy and Human Design, culminating in a soothing sound bath for a full-circle growth experience. We’re thrilled to support events that empower our community and spark personal transformation.
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Stay tuned for more updates next month!

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