Linkedin Event- Great Success!

On November 24 the EBBE group sponsored a seminar on LinkedIn by Marlene Gavens- a local area social media expert. 

Some of the topics covered by Ms. Gavens included:  Getting started and developing your LinkedIn online profile, building your LinkedIn network and an overview of Useful LinkedIn features (e.g, Answers, Search, etc…) .

In addition, Ms. Gavens answered many questions posed by the 20 people in attendance.

The EBBE group would like to thank Marlene for her great presentation!

Linkedin Event

The EBBE Group is sponsoring a training session (+ networking opportunity) for business professionals called “Using Linkedin^® to Grow Your Business” by invited speaker Marlene Gavens.

This session will be held at the Longmeadow Storrs Library (Betty Ann Low Room) located at 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA on Tuesday, November 24 from 7 – 9 PM.  See directions.

Some of the topics will include:

1. Getting started and developing your LinkedIn online profile.
2. Building your LinkedIn network.
3. Overview of Useful LinkedIn features (e.g, Answers, Search, etc…)

Please reserve your seat by calling Bill Gilligan at (413) 374-3664.

Linkedin^® is a business-oriented social networking site launched in May 2003 and as of October 2009, had more than 50 million registeredsers, spanning more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of its members are outside the U.S. Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.

Ms. Gavens is a recognized Internet and Social Media Strategist who works with individuals, businesses and organizations to establish an Internet presence and achieve specific goals.

Upcoming “After 5″ Event

Our next monthly “After 5″ event will be held at Bertucci’s Restaurant in Longmeadow, MA (see directions) on Tuesday, October 27 from 5-7 PM.

Here is a link to a video from one of our earlier “After 5″ events. A brochure describing our group and its members is available online.

If you are a small business owner visiting our EBBE blog for the first time and interested in learning more about our group, please feel free to drop in at this upcoming event for a free glass of wine.   To reserve a spot, call Bill Gilligan- EBBE president at (413) 374-3664.

Remember: NETWORKING IS A CONTACT SPORT!!!!!

The EBBE Group at OktoberFest 2009