Jean Pickering
Technology & social media consulting company. We help ppl use technology & social media with a plan.

In Chicago, we have a many siloes of women’s professional groups.  Just to name a few of our established local groups, we have: PWCC ...

We have rescheduled this event for sometime after the first of the year. Please come back here for the exact date.


It's Not Just Your
Grandmother's
- or your Mother's -
ERA!

Region 1 of the IBFWC is proud to be hosting this event featuring Emily Battin.


As the former President of Business & Professional Women, Emily Battin...

Think mobile design, development and deployment. That will get you going.... More details will be coming. Do check out our pre-mixer/live case study events in October and December.

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://timelinesupport.eventbrite.com


Offered by:
Tim McDonald, My Community Manager
Jean Pickering, The Tektite Group, LLC

Facebook rolled out a new user interface on December 15th. It is called Timeline. Many of us think it is a much better interface because it allows you to share and show all of your posts and...

More details coming on this.

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http://smcses-efbevent.eventbrite.com

Think Differently: 10 lessons learned from Steve Jobs and his marketing, retail and customer experience teams
Apple’s meteoric rise to the become the most valuable company in the world has many lessons for today’s marketers. How is it they leaped into the direct to consumer...

* * * Monday Night Live Networking Event * * *

Register now: http://cutting-edgeevents.com/

BIG changes this month: To facilitate better networking and help you make great connections, we are changing the format and moving venues. We are officially adding a guest speaker who will talk about business related issues, networking, technology or...

* * * Monday Night Live Networking Event * * *

Register now: http://cutting-edgeevents.com/

BIG changes this month: To facilitate better networking and help you make great connections, we are changing the format and moving venues. We are officially adding a guest speaker who will talk about business related issues, networking, technology or...

Order tickets:
http://fff-nov2011-efbevent.eventbrite.com

The Funding Feeding Frenzy is the place to be for CEOs and founders of fast growing companies to get connected with a group of investors who just may be waiting to sink their teeth into their winning idea. For business owners raising capital, this is an opportunity that cannot be missed....

Come out and meet your fellow Region 1 IFBWC members. We are going to have a Halloween/Costume Party.

We will have more details coming, but so far this is what we have planned in the way of activities:
- Best Costume Contest
- Person Scavenger Hunt - Find a person that.....
- A Team Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Pin the Mouth on the Jack-O-Lantern...

This is our monthly meeting of the Downtown Chapter of Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club. Each month we talk about some issue which relates to your personal or professional lives and other issues which affect the lives of women.



This month's topic is: Presentation Skills: Make the Form of Your Message Match Its Content


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Socialize, Network Learn About Chicago's Non Profit Community
Join us as we team with a number of non-profits in the Chicagoland Area, find out about volunteer opportunities, donations, and fun events they sponsor. Enjoy food from 6-8 PM. A great evening of networking, socializing and giving back.
Confirmed Non Profits Participating: TBA...

Mobile University 2011 September 22-23, 2011 Venue Six10 - at the Spertus Institute Chicago, IL Welcome to Mobile University 2011, an interactive two-day educational event that will teach businesses, brands and agencies how to successfully integrate mobile into their marketing strategies. And how to reach consumers and build stronger...

Details:
Date: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011
Time: 11:45am to 1:30pm
Place: Jaks Tap, 901 W Jackson, Chicago, IL, 60611
Price: $25 before 09/16 at 4pm, $30 after if space is available
Online Registration: http://ttgtechlunch.com/
Notes: Free WiFi is available


Summary:
Lots of changes this month; I am now running these under my own company name, we have...

* * * Chicago Networking Event Sept 12 * * *

Register now http://sept2011-networking-event.eventbrite.com/

No pressure so you can network comfortably. Just networking, connecting, enjoying some awesome free food and a sponsored drink will be included

This is a Professional Networking Event

We will have a speaker for 30 mins.

This...

* * * Chicago Networking Event Sept 12 * * *

Register now http://sept2011-networking-event.eventbrite.com/

No pressure so you can network comfortably. Just networking, connecting, enjoying some awesome free food and a sponsored drink will be included

This is a Professional Networking Event

We will have a speaker for 30 mins.

This...

Jeanette Joy is coming to Chicago on her way to the 140 Convention in Michigan.

She is staying at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Ave. AND we all know that is where Kitty O'Sheas is so let's meet there. They have drinks and munchies at Kitty O'Sheas and even an outdoor area on Michigan Ave. So come on over.

I know Jeanette would...

This is our monthly meeting of the Downtown Chapter of Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club. Each month we talk about some issue which relates to your personal or professional lives and other issues which affect the lives of women.

This month the topic is: an Update on Current Legislation and the Impact on Reproductive Rights.

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Social Media & new media tools have created lots of opportunities for businesses to build a community of loyal customers and prospects. However, just using social media tools does not guarantee that you will be able to build that loyal following. You need to know how to use them properly.

Register at: http://becomemorevisibleworkshops.com/
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Women’s Equality Day

Chicago Celebrates the 91st Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Granting Women the Right to Vote


A rally and performances

Friday, August 26, 2011
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

DALEY PLAZA
50 W. Washington
Chicago, Illinois

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United...

This is our monthly meeting of the Downtown Chapter of Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club. Each month we talk about some issue which relates to your personal or professional lives and other issues which affect the lives of women.



This month our topic is: Effective Communications at Work: How to Be the Best at Managing Up &...

* * * Chicago Networking Event August 8th * * *


Register now http://chicagonetworkingaugust.eventbrite.com/

No Pressure,, No Loud Music……just networking, connecting, and enjoying some awesome free food and a sponsored drink included so you can network comfortably



This is a Networking Event



Speaker will be there every month for 20...