October, 2009

MKELive and ITP Celebrate “The Wave Has Been Saved!” for November LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

(MILWAUKEE, WI) It’s time for a soccer celebration.

On November 2nd, Information Technology Professionals (ITP) will join MKELive in celebrating “The Wave Has Been Saved!” during LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa.

“It’s an honor for us to help launch the newest season of America’s longest-running professional soccer franchise,” said Katie Felten, president MKE Live. “LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee is a great group to help the Wave kick-off their 2009-2010 season.”

Some Milwaukee Wave players and front office personnel will attend the November LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee event, and speak to the audience regarding the team’s upcoming season, new league and new management. Wave merchandise and other items will also be raffled off during the event.

The November LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee event is sponsored by ITP, a strong supporter of the Milwaukee Wave. “We are excited that the team will continue to be part of our community,” said Joe Ulm, president of ITP.  “The Wave is vital to the local economy and serves as a role model to our youth.  It would have been a huge loss if they were no longer here in Milwaukee.”

MKELive and ITP’s “The Wave Has Been Saved!” LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee event will be held on Monday, November 2nd from 5:30-8:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa (located at 10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226). Networkers are encouraged to pre-register.

For more information on MKE Live’s LinkedIn training and networking services, visit www.mkelive.com or call Katie Felten at (262) 227-0772.

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MKE Live (www.mkelive.com) provides LinkedIn training, networking and event services to companies, communities and chambers of commerce throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. MKE Live helps entrepreneurs and business leaders expand their professional networks and leverage their products and services through these larger professional networks.

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LinkedIn: 50 million professionals worldwide

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

As of early this morning, LinkedIn has 50 million users worldwide and we’re growing that figure at roughly one new member per second.  When LinkedIn launched in 2003, it took 477 days — almost a year and four months — to reach our first million members. This last million took only 12 days. read more

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Time to give back

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

I came across this video the other day and I wanted to share this video with you because I have have been a Kiva lender for over a year now and it has been a great way for me to give back. So watch the video below and if it makes sense take a moment to give back. You can even join the mkelive team.


How Kiva Works
Choose an Entrepreneur, Lend, Get Repaid

1) Lenders like you browse profiles of entrepreneurs in need, and choose someone to lend to. When they lend, using PayPal or their credit cards, Kiva collects the funds and then passes them along to one of our microfinance partners worldwide.

2) Kiva’s microfinance partners distribute the loan funds to the selected entrepreneur. Often, our partners also provide training and other assistance to maximize the entrepreneur’s chances of success.

3) Over time, the entrepreneur repays their loan. Repayment and other updates are posted on Kiva and emailed to lenders who wish to receive them.

4) When lenders get their money back, they can re-lend to someone else in need, donate their funds to Kiva (to cover operational expenses), or withdraw their funds.


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MKELive To Hold October LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event at Friday’s Front Row in Miller Park

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

(MILWAUKEE, WI) The baseball players may be gone for the season, but Milwaukee-area business professionals will still have a chance to “make contact” with a variety of new faces.

On October 12th, MKELive will hold its monthly LinkedIn-Milwaukee event at Friday’s Front Row in Miller Park. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the most unique settings in Milwaukee as they network with other professionals and learn more about LinkedIn.

“This isn’t just one of the most-recognizable facilities in Milwaukee, it’s one of the best in professional sports,” said Katie Felten, managing partner and president of MKE Live. “It’s a good reminder that business is a competition, and people that are in business have to do all they can to stay at the top of their game.”

Felten is featured in LinkedWorking: Generating Success On the World’s Largest Professional Networking Website. She is recognized throughout the state as a leading trainer in LinkedIn. She is frequently asked to speak to professional organizations about LinkedIn and social networking media, and has been quoted in media throughout the state. Since April, more than 2,000 people have attended MKELive’s LinkedIn training and networking events.

Attendees wearing Brewers-gear (e.g., hats, shirts, accessories, socks, etc.) to October’s event will be put in a special drawing for a FREE ticket to the next social media training on Oct 26th a $99 value.

LinkedIn-Milwaukee will be held on Monday, October 12th from 5:30-8:30 at Friday’s Front Row in Miller Park. Networkers are encouraged to pre-register at www.mkelive.com/calendar .

For more information on MKE Live’s LinkedIn training and networking services, visit www.mkelive.com or call Katie Felten at (262) 227-0772.

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MKE Live (www.mkelive.com) provides LinkedIn training, networking and event services to companies, communities and chambers of commerce throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. MKE Live helps entrepreneurs and business leaders expand their professional networks and leverage their products and services through these larger professional networks.

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MKELive Joins With Robbins Research Institute to Turn Knowledge Into Action!

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

MKELive will join with Doug McGuirk of Robbins Research International for a three-hour networking and sales training seminar at the Great Lakes Distillery on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

McGuirk’s presentation, “Turning Knowledge Into Action: How to Thrive in the New Economy,” will cover areas such as:

  • Three things you absolutely must know to be successful under current market conditions.
  • The two things that drastically limit sales/careers right now and how to avoid them.
  • One of the most powerful techniques ever taught for overcoming frustration and preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for success.
  • How to get referrals, even from people who have said “no” to doing business with you.
  • How to have balance in your life – and increase your income – at the same time.

In addition to McGuirk’s presentation, Great Lakes Distillery – Wisconsin’s first distillery since prohibition – will provide a free tour of its facility and free tastings of its award-winning spirits. For more information on Great Lakes Distillery, visit www.greatlakesdistillery.com.

“When you combine Doug’s high-energy teaching style with the environment provided by the Great Lakes Distillery, this is bound to be one our more memorable events,” said Katie Felten, managing partner and president of MKE Live. “It’s a great opportunity to learn about reaching personal and professional goals – all within a business that is a great example of the entrepreneurial dream.”

To pre-register for this MKELive event, visit www.mkelive.com/calendar. Registration is $10 online or at the door. Great Lakes Distillery is located at 616 W. Virginia St. in Milwaukee (just west of the 6th St. round-about) and will open at 4:00 for this event.

For more information on MKELive’s LinkedIn training and networking services, visit www.mkelive.com or call Katie Felten at (262) 227-0772.

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MKE Live (www.mkelive.com) provides LinkedIn training, networking and event services to companies, communities and chambers of commerce throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. MKE Live helps entrepreneurs and business leaders expand their professional networks and leverage their products and services through these larger professional networks.

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Next MKELive event is at Great Lakes Distillery Oct 8th

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

I was recently over and Great Lakes Distillery for their open house and after talking with the team there I decided that we should do an MKELive event here soon. So our next event on Oct 8th will be at Great Lakes Distillery. Its going to be an awesome tour of the distillery, FREE tasting of Gin, Vodka and if you’re lucky Absinthe!!!! This event just gets better we will also have Doug McGuirk from the Anthony Robbins companies as our guest speaker. You won’t want to miss this event. Go to the calendar tab and register now.

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New LinkedIn Feature: Profile Organizer

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Wow I just checked out LinkedIn’s new profile organizer and I have to say that I love it.  It is a premium feature but everyone gets a Free 30 day trial. I have already started using it.

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