ConvergeSouth 2010 - Be there! October 1-2

ConvergeSouth 2010

We are most fortunate to have one of the premier and longest running Internet Conferences right here in the Triad of North Carolina. The event is extremely affordable (thanks to grants and some serious local funding) and will be held this year October 1-2. See more information below, but seriously, just click over and register. Now. Do it already!

About Converge South
After a short break to re-energize, ConvergeSouth 2010 is back to champion Creativity Online For Everyone. Mark your calendars for October 1 and 2, 2010 and set your Google Maps for downtown Greensboro, NC.
We’re excited to connect social media novices, strategists who know their way around social networking and experts willing to share their stories and advice.

This year’s event will feature three tracks:

Personal Branding
From Twitter 101 to best blogging practices, you’ll learn hands-on how to create your profiles across networks and the value of social media for reputation building, brand monitoring and more.

Internet Strategy for Small Business
Taking it to the next level, you’ll learn how branding is more than your logo, why content is king, how you can create a free website for your business and that using free social media tools pays off — but requires a different kind of investment.

Developing Outside the Box
From developing your own apps for iPhone, Facebook and more, to getting them approved and becoming a millionaire 99 cents at a time – this track connects developers and tech-savvy users.

Saturday Feature Luncheon
Join everyone for a buffet lunch and a panel discussion, “Internet Legislation,” moderated by John Robinson, Editor, News & Record. Joining the panel are Congressman Howard Coble, Congressman Brad Miller and several North Carolina legislators.

Register NOW!

Quoting

Late to bed and late to wake will keep you long on money and short on mistakes. - Aaron McGruder


Note: Mr. McGruder was surely speaking pre-QVC

What I learned Yesterday



Surrender 
Is always
The best option
When accosted
By beauty

Always...

Blogging The Triad North Carolina Social Media Scene - Outpost

John Cass, over at Pace Communications, has asked for some help to cover the area's Social Media groups and events. I wanted to help, so I drew one of my favorite Groups from LinkedIn - Linking Greensboro. Here's your outpost post, John!

Linking Greensboro is was one of the early Social Media Networking goes Reality Networking groups in the Triad. What is Linking Greensboro? The description from the LinkedIn group says it well.

Created: August 15, 2008 | Other | Members: 2,229
Linking Greensboro NC is a networking group of professionals in the Greensboro Triad area that are interested in growing personally and professionally through networking on LinkedIn. Please Note: To help keep the discussions on track we created Posting Guidelines. Please review the guidelines before posting to the group: What to post: -Discussions or comments related to the local community, events and business topics. What not to post: -Advertising your website or services -Invitations to connect -Announcing that you are looking for a job -Off topic discussions -Disrespectful or abusive comments about another member. .. Please be respectful of other members and have fun.

Linking Greensboro has an informative website and monthly events to allow for face-to-face networking. Local experts are featured as speakers on a variety of topics. Check them out here on LinkedIn.

From One Blogger to Another - #7

To end this blogger intro fest on a NEWS  note, I bring you Rachel. Rachel is one of a team of mommy bloggers and a dynamic contact. She is currently launching a new blog - Triad Moms on Main.

Triad Moms On Main is hoping to launch the first two weeks in October. Moms On Main will include a local calendar with everything and anything you can do with your family.  You will find there a large assortment of archived blogs on Health, Education, Raising Kids, Nutrition, "Just for Moms," Sports, Travel, Shopping, Local reviews and more.  Triad Moms on Main will feature a daily blog and lots of fun giveaways as well! 

Some book mark it - You will find them here http://www.triadmomsonmain.com on October. Bookmark them and click over.

Thus ends our local Blogger focus here on Kim's Korner. Come back tomorrow when we will have some Social Media news for you.

From One Blogger to Another - #6

You Can't Make This Stuff Up...

Becky was more invested in our bloggers visit to the Ronald McDonald House than the rest of us - you could just tell. It isn't that we didn't all appreciate what the House does and how it improves life for so many in such difficult situations, but she had history. You can read about it here.

You will also find her blog, You Can't Make This Stuff Up, a great read. With a keen eye (both for story and photos) she catalogues the meaning she finds in her own life - parent, spouse, person. Often she poses a simple (and entertaining) question. Sometimes she will wax philosophical about ordinary observations. Visit her and see what she has to offer.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Tomorrow I hope it's all about moms in the Triad.

From One Blogger to Another - #5

Carpe Salem!

Want to know more about what living in Winston-Salem really has to offer? Ever need a little encouragement to grab the gusto from a day locally? If so (or if not I really don't care because I'm going to tell you about this one anyway, so listen), then meet Nancy and Carpe Salem!

Nancy was among the bloggers I met at The Ronald McDonald House celebrations last Saturday. Nancy has a easy access format to her blog that allows you to see not only the most recent post, but intros to multiple topics from past post. You will be glad she does this because her playful writing style and accounts of her living around town will entertain and guide you to more from your life in the Triad.
So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Tomorrow things get REALLY interesting because, well, you can't make this stuff up people!

From One Blogger to Another - #4

Pickles and Cheese

Sometimes bloggers come up with the most obscure and memorable names for their blogs. I've uttered a lot of food words together, but I don't know that I have ever planned for a picnic with the words "let's get together some pickles and cheese!"

Yet, now that I have been introduced to Lisa who writes over at Pickles and Cheese, I understand. Her blog is a blend of taste - both about food and living space - with a spice of personality. You will find her a visual smorgasbord of treats and ideas. Certainly worth the visit.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Tomorrow we will get seize the day locally with Carpe Salem!

From One Blogger to Another - #3

Daffodils Hope and Three Little Army Wives

Next on my list of fantastic people I met Last week while gathering with local bloggers at the Ronald McDonald House Renovation Celebration is Katie. I think I scared her when i met her at the door and almost shouted "I think I know you!" I'm prone to creating awkward situations - it's a gift. Sure now that I didn't know her, but someday maybe I'll remember who I thought she was... Anyway, on to Katie and her blogs.

Katie does the 'mommy blog' thing over at Daffodils Hope. She shares freely and creatively about her life as a mom and spouse. Not to take side here, but wow - can you say blond, cute adorable kid!? Katie has also recently started a project over at Three Little Army Wives. I expect you will find some meaningful content (and the scoop on a possible book) over there, as well.

So, what are you still doing here? Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Be sure and drop in tomorrow for a picnic of Pickles and Cheese!

From One Blogger to Another - #2

The Fierce Beagle - aka @fiercebeagle


One of the fantastic people I met Last week while gathering with local bloggers at the Ronald McDonald House Renovation Celebration was Erin. Erin writes over at Fierce Beagle.  She writes about her life as  a parent, pet owner, wife and human being.


Erin's writing is warm, honest and often moving. She offers a good read for those who are looking to connect online with a real person. Click over and tell her Kim said hello!

Drop back tomorrow and discover how Daffodils can give Hope.