The BIG (Business, Industry & Government) Committee cordially invites members in business, industry and government to attend a Breakfast Series to learn about Social Media and how it is being used to enhance communications with existing and prospective clients.  Three sessions will be held and each will run approximately an hour and will include breakfast and an opportunity to network amongst members in business, industry and government.  We encourage you to attend all sessions to gain a better understanding of how these new tools can help your business.
 
·         Session #1 - Provides an overview describing what social media is and why it’s important. Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
 
·         Session #2 - Focuses on what social media can do for businesses, how to develop an effective social media plan and how to get started.  Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
 
·         Session #3 - Provides a walkthrough of several case studies where other organizations have successfully utilized social media.  Thursday, April 28, 2011.
 
Each session will be presented by Ann-Marie Harrington, President of Embolden, an award-winning web development, design and consulting firm:  www.embolden.com .
 
The session dates are:  Wednesday, March 30th; Wednesday, April 13th; and, Thursday, April 28th. All sessions will be held at the Sheraton Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Road, Warwick, R.I - SOUTHWEST ROOM.   Please note the time details:
 
·         Registration:   7:45am-8:00am
·         Breakfast buffet:  8:00am-8:15am
·         Presentation:  8:15am-8:45am
·         Q & A:  8:45am-9:00am
 
Each session is $25.00 or $60.00 for all three sessions.  Seating for each session is limited, so be sure to sign up today.  For registration, click on applicable links below or download form below.
 
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·         SESSION #2 - Focuses on what social media can do for businesses, how to develop an effective social media plan and how to get started.  Wednesday, April 13, 2011. $25 http://www.riscpa.org/content/big-breakfast-series-session2-what-social-media-can-do-for-business
 
·         SESSION#3 - Provides a walkthrough of several case studies where other organizations have successfully utilized social media.  Thursday, April 28, 2011. $25 http://www.riscpa.org/content/big-breakfast-series-session3-social-media-case-studies  
 
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