Yearly Archives: 2009

MKE Live to Hold Networking Event “Poolside” at Brynwood Country Club

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Katie Felten

(MILWAUKEE, WI) MKE Live will give business professionals in Wisconsin a refreshing summer opportunity to “dip their toes” into LinkedIn. On August 3rd, MKE Live will combine face-to-face and social networking with one of Summer’s most cherished traditions – the … Continue reading →

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MKE Live to Hold Networking Event at Discovery World

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Katie Felten

(MILWAUKEE, WI) MKE Live will give business professionals in Wisconsin another opportunity to “discover” new LinkedIn connections and tips. One June 1st, MKE Live will combine face-to-face and social networking with one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful lakefront settings, Discovery World, … Continue reading →

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How to Really Use LinkedIn book review

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Katie Felten

I came across this article on Forbes.com and since I recently read this book after my friend Wayne Breitbarth recommended it. I thought I would share it here. Jan does a great job of explaining how to use LinkedIn and … Continue reading →

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MKE Live to Celebrate “Independence Day” during Its July LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Katie Felten

(MILWAUKEE, WI) Business-owners unite! MKE Live will celebrate an entrepreneurial version of Independence Day during its LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa. Since April, more than 2,000 people have attended MKE Live’s LinkedIn-Milwaukee events. “Many business people … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee marketing companies organize social media conference

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Katie Felten

Trivera Interactive, Corporate Identity Solutions and Clear Verve Marketing have joined forces to develop Social Media University, an educational event in Milwaukee that will provide hands-on learning and real-life examples of the most prominent social media tools in use today. … Continue reading →

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MKE Live to Host Event Answering the “Now What?” LinkedIn Question

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Katie Felten

(MILWAUKEE, WI) “Now What?” It’s a question many people ask after creating an account on LinkedIn. On Friday, June 19, MKE Live will host “So You’ve Created a Profile on LinkedIn… Now What?”, an exclusive seminar designed to give Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Teachers guide new social media users

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Katie Felten

By: Tannette Johnson-Elie of The Journal Sentinel Wayne Breitbarth, president of M&M Office Interiors, promotes his own business while teaching LinkedIn. Wayne Breitbarth sells office furniture and consults with clients by day, but spends many evenings moonlighting as a LinkedIn … Continue reading →

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New Tools for Business Growth

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Katie Felten

By Alysha Schertz , of SBT After hearing rumors that the marketing and communications department that she worked in at the EMD Chemicals Inc. facility in Madison would be relocated to New Jersey, Karren Jeske noticed a job posting made … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn can pay off with effort

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Katie Felten

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are gaining interest in LinkedIn. The social networking site enables them to market their products, their services – and themselves. LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site used by more than 30 million professionals to make connections, … Continue reading →

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