Fan Pages on Facebook

I spend time on Facebook.  I check on friends, then I start reading.  I’m a follower of many pages and have the opportunity to learn something new every day for my business.  We hear about how people just gossip on Facebook.  They do.  However, you don’t have to follow those people!  How are you using…

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Signs signs everywhere a sign

I browse Pinterest for interesting infographics that may benefit my community.  I came across this one that talks about usage of signage and promotes a company called Banner Buzz.  So this firm put together this informational graphic and gives us some great information about signage.  They also talk about what they do and the services…

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Women in Social Media

The infographic shows the domination of women in the biggest social media websites, like Tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest which grew their user database to 10 million over the past 12 months. This growth propelled the value of these sites to billions of dollars as of today.  Thanks to Alex from financesonline.com for sharing! Source: reviews.financesonline.com…

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Find the Chamber Online

The Webster City Area Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce has been diligently beefing up their internet presence.  We believe it’s a great way to stay in touch with our members and our community.  Here’s a few things we’re doing: Enewsletter, the Chamber Chatter Ever Monday we send out the eChatter with news of events…

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Rob Hatch: Owner, mission driven

Rob Hatch is the President of Owner Media Group; he’s much like the Wizard of Oz.  The guy behind the curtain.  Lots of people have heard of Chris Brogan, but fewer know of Rob Hatch.  I had the great pleasure of spending a couple of hours on the phone with Rob and he allowed me…

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Partnerships for Small Business Owners

It’s hard out there for a small business owner.  You can’t just sit back and wait for someone to come buy your product or service.  You have to find ways to market what you have or what you do. Many advertise in the paper and on the radio.  More and more are using social media…

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New Use for an Old Space

This space is unused.  It sits directly behind my office.  This is a fall shot. I never really looked at it, until I really looked at it.  There’s room for a couple of tables and chairs there.  Wifi is accessible.  The view to the west is the Stark Plaza, a green space designed to provide…

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A Well Rounded Life

What does it mean to have a well rounded life?  Well rounded is defined as full, varied and satisfying. Don’t you first think of a way to make a living?  What kind of job can you do that brings you joy, pays the bills and doesn’t take up all your time?  Well, there is no…

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Pinterest and 142 Ideas

Launchgrowjoy.com has shared a great infographic on 142 ways to use Pinterest for Entrepreneurs.  There’s a little something for everyone here.  We use Pinterest at the Chamber and you can find us at http://www.pinterest.com/webstercityia/   

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Four Websites to Spark Your Brain

Brain Pickings .. what a great title!  I get their enewsletter and it taps into my creative side; the side that wants to ‘think about things’. The core ethos behind Brain Pickings is that creativity is a combinatorial force: It’s our ability to tap into the mental pool of resources — ideas, insights, knowledge, inspiration — that…

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