events
People Are Talking
April 23 the State of Now/140 Character Conference takes place in Des Moines at the Civic Center. Here’s what a few of our attendees and speakers have to say. “While the technology that is available to inform us and reach others has grown so rapidly, I can’t wait to hear others share the value…
Read MoreWhy You Should Come to Des Moines April 23
There have been many 140 Character Conferences (now known as the State of Now conferences) around the world. New York, London, Tel Aviv, LA, Hutchinson, Kansas, Canada. Des Moines, Iowa is having their second one in just two weeks – April 23. Des Moines held the first local 140 Character Conference last year. It was…
Read More8 Reasons to Purchase a Ticket to the State of Now
The State of Now/140 Character Conference Des Moines is April 23. It lasts all day and features speakers in ten minute segments. Agriculture, Education, Business, Food, Authors, Tourism, Reflections and Synchronicity are topics being covered. Why should you go? 1. Agriculture. If you live in a big (or any city), you’ll want to hear how farmers are…
Read MoreState of Now Gets an official Welcome!
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau prepared a video welcoming attendees and speakers to the 140 Character Conference/State of Now on April 23. We’re happy to be there!
Read MoreShare Your Story
Every so often I get a press release that bears repeating. The following is one of those. I love how Latham Seeds supports our community and I think we can help them. Fundraising Campaign Underway to Endow County 4-H Scholarship SHARE YOUR STORY, HELP BRIGHTEN THE FUTURE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H’ers HAMPTON, Iowa – February…
Read MoreWhy Do People Go to Conferences?
I’m speaking at the 140 Character/State of Now Conference in Des Moines on April 23. I’m also organizing it. I do spend some time on Facebook looking for people who just might be an interesting speaker. We try to do different things in our conference and make it meaningful and exciting for those attending. …
Read MoreState of Now: Shaping Up
The State of Now/140 Character Conference in Des Moines April 23 is taking shape nicely! We still have room for some speakers: http://desmoines2012.140conf.com/call-for-speakers We will have some interesting projects going on throughout the day involving books, food and music. What successful event doesn’t have food, books and music? None we think! It will be a day…
Read MoreState of Now – Can you speak?
April 23 is the 2nd Annual State of Now Conference in Des Moines. It starts at 8:30 am and goes all day. I’m the organizer and co-host along with Jeff Pulver. There will be speakers that talk in ten minute increments and the day flies by. We’ll talk about agriculture, education, serendipity, business, media, reflections,…
Read MoreIowa Tourism
I receive a brief enewsletter from Iowa Tourism. They always send things most people and businesses around the state can use. WINE AND BEER VALENTINE’S DAY PROMOTION The Iowa Tourism Office and the Wine & Beer Promotion Board have launched a Valentine’s Day promotion encouraging travelers to visit Iowa wineries and restaurants. The “Iowa Wine &…
Read MoreBar Camp CV
The Cedar Valley had it’s first Bar Camp this weekend. I stumbled across it on facebook. $5 got you a tshirt, 1/2 day of presentations/discussions and lunch. There were 80 people registered, and there were about 50 people there. They had a good sponsor base too. Most of the time slots were filled up and…
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