Local Networking
I know you were probably looking for Part 3 of the "Too Busy" saga, but I just wanted to touch on the networking that I've done this week. AimWest had their Signature 5:01 last night, where I met some new people that I'd only talked to on Twitter and LinkedIn - and ate some sushi - and met and talked to Gerry Barnaby (local celeb) for like 20 minutes. It's like you already know them, after meeting them virtually. I've started calling this physical Pressing the Flesh, "Meating". Next month's meeting is a Confab. You should really check out the Midwest Social Media Confab day event in November. Tickets are on sale now and are going fast.
Earlier in the day I moderated Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence's (Keyword #GrapeGR or @GRAPEGR on Twitter) monthly meeting. The four panelists talked about Social Media, Old Media, PR and Corporate Communications. Danny Beckett of Spearia did touch on physical meeting as important, but I don't think that it resonated as much as it should. Either that or I couldn't see all the head nodding because of the stage lights.
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm on the board of both organizations. I'm also on the leadership team for GRSM and our monthly lunch and learn is next week. And yes I am pimping all 3 groups. They all have different missions and varied membership. GRSM's mission is to educate Grand Rapids on Social Media. Since I am the Social Media Apostle, I will preach about the group. GRAPE and GRSM are currently free events - bring your own lunch, and learn something.
There, I think I've plugged everyone - If I've missed something, please do comment below. And, I hope you do make it out for the coming events for all three organizations. I bet you learn something. Next week look for more on being busy and what I'm learning about how to make life easier in an increasingly busy world.
