Trying to figure out Twitter? Been there! It can be baffling to beginners. It IS baffling to beginners. But YOU can take advantage of the months I spent researching, watching and learning how Twitter works…so you can eliminate the long learning curve. I’m offering a hands-on small group workshop on June 24th in Lincoln Park. In this 2-hour session, you’ll: Whether you’re selling hula hoops or houses, social media will help you gain visibility faster than anything you’ve ever done. Hands on. No Hype. Twitter 101. Sign up today. Wednesday, June 24th To register, go to http://www.rickeygold.com/current-workshop.html For more info,
Neighborhood Networking is heading south… the South Loop, to be exact. This month, we are joining with Business by Referral Chicago (BBR) for double the networking opportunities. Connect with other businesses and as usual, sample great appetizers from a local favorite. Wednesday, June 24th from 5–7:30 pm at Cuatro Restaurant, 2030 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago IL. Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door. Buy your tickets here. Bring lots of business cards and/or promo materials. Share this invite with fellow business owners and friends. Hosted by Lidia Varesco Design (IdeaXchange member) & Elizabeth Lulu Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals For updated info visit our blog.
Design Feast is a go-to resource for students, professionals, educators and the design-curious—delivering relevant and diverse design content, creative voices and projects. Read the latest designer interview with IdeaXchange member, Megan Coleman.
Join us after work to meet a nearby business owner or make connections in a different neighborhood — as well as sample appetizers from a local favorite for BBQ, Smokin’ Woody’s. Great raffle prizes too! Mon, Apr 20th from 5-7:30 pm at Smokin’ Woody’s, 4160 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL. Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door. Purchase tickets here. Bring lots of business cards and/or promo materials. Share this invite with fellow business owners and friends. Hosted by Lidia Varesco Design (IdeaXchange member) & Elizabeth L. Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals For updated information visit our blog.
Just found this terrific “colour design” trends blog (love the Brits!) http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2009/04/02/lesser-known-color-vocabulary-m-through-r If this is one that Lidia already shared in her newsletter, never mind. But I don’t see it in my bookmarks or Delicious so I think it may be one we haven’t shared.
Haus Financial Services will be hosting a launch party to celebrate the new Chicago Condo Resource website Tuesday, April 7th. The Chicago Condo Resource website features articles on everything current & prospective owners need to know about condo living, as well as a wealth of information to assist Boards in self-managed buildings. The website also includes vendor recommendations and Ask The Expert columns where users can post questions directly to a condo association lawyer, an insurance agent or Haus FS. Additionally, we are including current information on educational seminars, helpful links, important deadlines and condo-related news. Date: Tuesday, April 7th Time: 7:00-10:00 pm Location: Estrella Negra, 2346 W. Fullerton in Chicago We’ll be serving free food and drinks and officially going live with the site. We’d love to see you there! If you know condo owners or related professionals who may be interested in this new resource, please pass along the information. There is a guest limit for this event. Please R.S.V.P if you plan to attend! Hosted by Lauren Peddinghaus (ideaXchange member)
Feel like you’ve met all your local business prospects? Do something valuable for your business: step out of your usual routine and make new connections. Join us after work for Neighborhood Networking in Northcenter. Meet a fellow business owner or make connections in a different neighborhood — as well as sample appetizers from a local favorite, Cafe 28. This event will be held on Tue, Mar. 31 from 5-7:30 pm at the TEFL Institute, 1910 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL. Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door. To purchase tickets and get more information: http://www.neighborhoodnetworking.eventbrite.com Share this invite with fellow businesses and friends. Hosted by Lidia Varesco Design (ideaXchange member) & Elizabeth L. Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals
AIGA’s Design for Democracy submitted a posting to the Change.gov Briefing Book for President Obama’s transition team. The posting titled “Government communications should be helpful and clear” requests more attention be given to government communications. You may want to consider voting since only the suggestions with the most votes will be included in the Citizens’ Briefing Book. I voted and promise it is short and simple. Simply register with your name and zip code, then search for “Government communications should be helpful and clear.” You can also add comments.
The fourth installment of estimated taxes are due today. See the IRS e-file page to pay online.
Hi folks, thanks for your patience - I’ll be posting a 2009 meeting schedule with proposed topics in the next day or so. If you have any preferences or ideas, please chime in! |
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