Tag Archives: minnesota

SMBMSP 30 – Travel & Tourism

October 12th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event

Register for SMBMSP 30 - Travel & Tourism in Minnetonka, MN on Eventbrite

This month we’re talking about how social media is used by the travel and tourism industry.  Minnesota has a great tourism industry, and our state has so many great places to visit and travel to.

We’re putting together a panel with folks from across the travel and tourism industry to talk with us about how they use social media, the tips & pitfalls they’ve found, and how it may relate to YOUR business.

Our sponsor, Country Inns & Suites, will share new menu items… Continue reading →

SMBMSP 29 – State Fair Social

August 19th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event

Social Media on a Stick!We’re doing it up again! Social media and your favorite food on a stick! We’ll be talking SocMed with vendors from the fair and hearing from the United Way after wrapping up their Dream Team social media fundraising efforts in August.

Answering Questions – What's Next for SMBMSP

August 17th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Community, News

In an effort to answer many of the questions raised in conversations yesterday, I want to take this opportunity to clear up confusion and answer those questions.

We believe there is more that Social Media Breakfast MSP can do and we’ve got plans in motion to provide those additional services. Wondering what these plans and “additional services” are? Here’s an overview of what’s coming shortly.

  • Event Organization (Breakfasts, Evening events, Tweetups, Specialized)
  • Training Options (Webinar, Classroom, Customized for business clients)
  • Tiered Membership Model (Free,

… Continue reading →

Welcome To What's Next

August 6th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Community

SMBMSPWelcome to one of the next stages in the growth of SMBMSP! A new look for sure, but more importantly, a new platform for our community to grow around as well.

Many astute readers will recognize this site to be running on WordPress.  You’re correct!  What better platform to move SMBMSP to while we grow in new ways.  Especially when a lot of the things we want to focus on in coming months is as much on content and media as well as education and… Continue reading →

June SMBMSP ListenUp!

June 26th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Podcast

Podcast (listenup): Play in new window | Download

June 2010 Episode – Recorded Live on June 26, 2010 at UnSummit4

Hosts: Rick Mahn (@RickMahn) and Mykl Roventine (@MyklRoventine)

Guests:

Mentioned during the podcast:

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How are we doing? Please send feedback to listenup@smbmsp.org

Video of SMBMSP#25

April 23rd, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event-related, In-person

We’re wrapping up some announcements at the beginning. Panel on real estate & social media begins at 00:04:15. Special thanks to Brian Stemmler (@bstemmler) for his ongoing video support.

Moderator: Lisa Grimm (@lulugrimm), Action Selling

Panelists:
Jeff O’Brien (@jeffobrien), Mansfield Tanick & Cohen
Greg Sax (@gsax), 10K Research & Marketing
Teresa Boardman (@TBoard), Saint Paul Home Realty
Jason Sandquist (@JasonSandquist), Living Twin Cities
Alex Stenback (@Alex_Stenback), Residential… Continue reading →

SMBMSP 24 – Social Media & Retail

February 20th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event

smbmsp-red-squareMarch 5, 2010 from 8am to 10am
Mall of America/Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy
Bloomington, MN

Join us at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at the Mall of America, 4th floor (Upper East Side). We’ll be hosting a panel of retail business people that are using or exploring the use of social media in retail.

RSVP via Eventbrite – Sold Out

Presentation:

Hans Eisenbeis, Iconoculture

Panel:

Moderator:
Lisa Grimm, Action Selling

Panelists:

  • David Erickson, Tunheim Partners
  • Bridget Jewell, Mall of America

… Continue reading →

SMBMSP 23 – Politics & Social Media

January 20th, 2010  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event

smbmsp-red-squareFebruary 12, 2010 from 8am to 10am
161 St. Anthony
Saint Paul, MN

Please join us in Saint Paul this month for a discussion of social media and politics.

RSVP via Eventbrite – Sold Out

Facilitated by: Blois R. Olson (Tunheim Partners)

Panel Members:

  • Rachel Stassen-Berger (StarTribune)
  • Tom Scheck (MPR)
  • Michael Brodkorb (Dpty. Chair GOP/Comm. Director Senate GOP caucus)
  • Denise Cardinal (Executive Dir. / Alliance for a Better Minnesota)

Sponsors:

SMBMSP #22

December 5th, 2009  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event

smbmsp-red-squareTime: December 18, 2009 from 8am to 10am
Location: Open Book
Street: 1011 Washington Ave S
City/Town: Minneapolis, MN
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f…
Event Type: breakfast
Organized By: SMBMSP

We’re really excited for our last breakfast of 2009. We have a new venue and a great agenda lined up.

RSVP via Eventbrite – THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waiting list.

Panel: Health Care and Social Media
An in depth discussion exploring ways health care institutions are using social media, how the concept of transparency… Continue reading →

SMBMSP #21

November 5th, 2009  |  by Rick Mahn  |  Category: Breakfast, Event

smbmsp-turkeyTime: November 20, 2009 from 8am to 10am
Location: Imation Corporate Headquarters
Street: 1 Imation Way
City/Town: Oakdale, MN
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f…
Event Type: breakfast
Organized By: SMBMSP

We have quite a bit to be thankful for this month — a new venue, a new corporate sponsor and a packed agenda with great presenters.

Registration via Eventbrite – THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Please note: Pre-registration is absolutely required. Attendees will need to provide a photo ID when checking in. We will not be able to… Continue reading →