Social Media for Business and Entrepreneurs forum
Sep 22nd, 2011 by altermas
Nationally-acclaimed strategists to headline Social Media for Business and Entrepreneurs forum in Whitewater Sept. 28; program open to the public
Sara Meaney
Whitewater, Wis. – Sara Meaney, nationally-acclaimed social media strategist, will be the keynote speaker at the Social Media for Business and Entrepreneurs forum at the Whitewater University Technology Park Innovation Center on Sept. 28. Meaney will share insights on why social media is more important now than ever in today’s competitive business climate driven by digital and mobile technology. A pioneer in the industry with dozens of national clients, Meaney is a partner and vice president of Social Media and Public Relations at Hanson Dodge Creative in Milwaukee.
Other program highlights include a social media roundtable of regional experts who will present best-practices on how businesses and entrepreneur can enhance their brand, outreach and relationships with key stakeholders. Featured speakers include strategists from Edelman, Staples Marketing, American Standard Process and GMWrites.
Matt Scherer
Matt Scherer, an expert in online networking for businesses and individuals, will conclude the program with a presentation on how to use LinkedIn to enhance organizations’ reputations and online communities while building loyal stakeholder groups.
The social media program is designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone else interested in using social media help grow their company or business or personal brand. $30 registration includes free After-Hours Power Networking and refreshments; discount rates for students, faculty, alumni, tech park board members and Innovation Center clients.
The Social Media for Business and Entrepreneurs forum runs from 1-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Whitewater Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Drive, Whitewater. To register for the event, visit www.bit.ly/uwwic or call (262) 472-3165.