Business owners and managers: Learn how Patch can help you increase your online visibility and social media presence at this fun, happy hour event!

Birmingham Patch and Bloomfield Patch will host a business networking and social media training event from 8-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the AOL offices at 34100 Woodward Ave. (on the second floor) in Birmingham.

The informal, very Patchy — and free — gathering is aimed to give local business owners tips for increasing their online visibility on Patch and social media sites. We’ll serve a light breakfast, give out free swag and more.

This free event is designed to teach business owners how to improve their connection to the community online.

Business owners can learn about how to take better advantage of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter, with mini-workshops delivered by Patch staffers on how to use Patch and add your own content to the online conversation.

RSVP by filling out the form posted above to attend. However, you don't have to register in advance to attend — you can register in-person at the workshop.

For more information, email Patch Ad Manager Catherine Grace at catherine.grace@patch.com or Local Editors Laura Houser at laura.houser@patch.com and Art Aisner art.aisner@patch.com.