events
Why 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…
Read MoreFrom Print to Digital
Jo Coonley brought in an article/picture from the North Central Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman for me to see. It had Larry Sailer, Michael Libbie, Claire Celsi and I on the front cover because we were interviewed by CNN. I posted on Facebook that I made the paper and they called me an avid blogger, which…
Read MoreThe State of Now in Des Moines
The State of Now Conference (140 Character Conference) is returning to Des Moines April 23, 2012 at the Stoner Studio Theatre. We are currently looking for speakers – and tickets will go on sale next week. Early bird pricing is $40 until March 1. It rises to $70 after the 1st of March. Student tickets…
Read MoreDeb Goes to NY
I had the great honor to attend and speak at the 140 Character Conference in New York in June. If you’ve never been — go!
Read MoreSocial Media Conferences in Iowa
There’s a couple of social media conferences coming to Iowa in 2012. I’m lucky in that I’ll be speaking at both! Jody Halsted and the Amana Colonies are hosting the Social Technology Conference at the Amana Colonies – and you won’t want to miss this one. Geared towards small businesses, there will be a lot…
Read MoreThe Power of One Product
I live in a county of 10,000 people. Our Chamber has renamed themselves to the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce – so we can reach out to all the parents and students in our community. That bumps up our count to almost 15,000 people. Our county seat, Hampton, grew by 4% in the last…
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