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No Excuses
Can I tell you the number of times I’ve heard “I don’t know how to do that.” I’m talking about using social media as another marketing tool for your small business. The opportunity presents itself this Thursday to spend an afternoon with Jason Falls, Mr. No BullShit, and be a part of an in-depth discussion on…
Read MoreBloggers needed
Last year Franklin County hosted a Bloggers Tour. We invited bloggers to make their way to our community and we hosted them for 3 days. They experienced life in Franklin County and we enjoyed their fresh view with new eyes. We’ve decided to do it again! October, 5, 6 and 7 we’ve got room for…
Read MoreState of Now: AgIowa Recap
I spent yesterday listening to farmers and those who work in agriculture share their stories of using the technology of now. We met for 3 hours at ISU Campus in Ames Iowa. This was the first mini State of Now Conference. Last April was the 2nd State of Now Conference in Des Moines and many…
Read MoreAugust in Deb’s World
Friday, August 17 is State of Now: AgIowa in Ames from 2 to 5. 15 speakers, snacks, cocktails and networking — $10. There are tickets available. I am not going to explain further (see notes below where I’ve done that already). I am asking you to just buy a ticket. I’m asking you to come…
Read More17 Reasons Why You Should Attend State of Now: Ag Iowa August 17
“There’s a lot of interest in how food is produced right now, and we want to make sure people are looking to farmers for the answers. The technology of now is a great way to do that.” Katie Olthoff The State of Now: AgIowa is designed to bring attention to the intersection of agriculture and…
Read MoreState of Now: AgIowa August 17
Join us August 17 at Scheman Building on the Iowa State Campus in Ames, Iowa from 2 to 5 pm for the State of Now: AgIowa Conference. We know not everyone has a full day to dedicate to hearing about the effect of real time internet on today’s human being. What if we could drill…
Read MoreAchieving the Impossible
I have this friend, Glenda Watson-Hyatt, and she consistently pushes all who come into contact with her to achieve greatness. Her will to do better, be better, and share better is strong. Her insights are good, her writing is spot on. This Saturday Glenda is running the steps at the Philadelphia Art Museum – like Rocky did.…
Read MoreState of Now/140Conf12: From Disenfranchised to Empowered, Part Two
Disenfranchised: deprived of power, marginalized (Merriman Webster) I was witness to two days of speaking truth to power, to sharing stories of marginalization that opened all the floodgates of the heart, to a gut wrenching time of bringing power out of pain. The State of Now/140 Character Conference NYC 2012 made these incredible stories of…
Read MoreState of Now/140ConfNY 2012 Part One
This year for the second time I went to NYC to be a part of the State of Now/140 Character Conference. It’s two days of 10 minute presentations from people talking about how the technology of now (real time internet, twitter, facebook, blogging, etc.) has affected their lives. Last year was a whirlwind and I…
Read MoreAg in August in Ames – State of Now First Mini
We know not everyone has a full day to dedicate to hearing about the effect of real time internet on today’s human being. What if we could drill down and present you with information specific to your area of interest? Presentations are given by people using the technology of now every day. They will address…
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