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“Visual Affects” Opens Registration for August 16th!

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

July 2010 – MILWAUKEE, WI – Southeastern WI Arts Guild is pleased to announce registration is now open for “Visual Affects,” an event to highlight the film and television industry and its impact on the Milwaukee area.

The event will take place at ComedySportz in Milwaukee on Monday, August 16 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. ComedySportz has offered to host the event and is offering their performance space through the generosity of Dick Chudnow, who is also a presenter that evening. 

“The moving media production community in Milwaukee is healthy and on the verge of thriving,” stated Jonathan Jackson of Milwaukee Film, also a co-sponsor for the evening.  “I am delighted to see Visual Affects highlighting this industry and am happy to share the story of the economic impact it makes and even more importantly, how it could grow with targeted support.”

Registration prior to the event is $20, and attendees can reserve a spot by linking to www.mkelive.com/calendar. Cost at the door is $25.

The evening also precedes the Milwaukee Film Festival, which takes place September 23 to October 3, and is growing in popularity.  Last year’s festival drew 20,000 movie goers to the city, and “Visual Affects” is therefore positioned to be a warm-up event to this year’s show.

Presenters will take the stage at approximately 6:30 and include:

  •  Jonathan Jackson, Executive and Artistic Director of Milwaukee Film, which is responsible for Milwaukee’s Film Festival, and instructor at UW-Milwaukee’s Film Department
  • Dave Fantle, Vice President of Public Relations for VISIT Milwaukee; he has helped to bring such projects as the aforementioned “T3” as well as Public Enemies to the Milwaukee area and is a passionate advocate for a more positive business environment for the film industry to make Milwaukee a destination
  • John Kishline, screen and stage actor, most recently appearing in Public Enemies and has been active with Next Act Theatre since 1998
  • Dick Chudnow, Co-creator of ComedySportz, whose film credits include movies such as Spy Hard, KGOD (Pray TV), and Hysterical.  His television credits include: Amazing Stories, Medix, and a guest appearance on The Tonight Show.

 ComedySportz is located at 420 S. 1st Street in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, just south of Downtown.

 About Southeastern WI Arts Guild:

The mission of the Southeastern WI Arts Guild (S.W.A.G) is to expand the footprint of the cultural arts throughout the region. S.W.A.G was founded as a central resource for the Arts and Business Communities to engage and build mutually-beneficial relationships together.  S.W.A.G produces innovative cultural events, internet and social media services to drive the development of a sustainable “cultural alliance” throughout the region. 

Denise Konkol

Director of Communications

 (414) 526-1162

denise@sewiartsguild.com

 OR

Dan Laske 

President

 (262)853-6063.

dan@sewiartsguild.com

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MKELive Will “Ignite” Business Passion and Creativity for March LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

(MILWAUKEE, WI) This is the big one.

On Monday, March 1st, MKELive and LinkedIn-Milwaukee will literally link thousands of entrepreneurs, technologists, “do-it-yourselfers,” creative professionals, and enthusiastic knowledge-seekers from around the world for an evening that is a unique blend of networking, information, and fun.

LinkedIn-Milwaukee will participate in Global Ignite Week (March 1-5, 2010), when more than 50 Ignite meetings will take place in cities around the world. Ignite meetings are comprised of talks that are exactly five minutes long, where presenters share their personal and professional passions that fit within the Ignite motto: “Enlighten us, but make it quick.”

Like other meetings throughout the week, LinkedIn-Milwaukee’s Ignite will stream live video during the event. Those videos will be archived on the new Ignite video site that is being launched in conjunction with the week-long event. At least 500 five-minute session videos will be available on the new site when it debuts.

“This is an opportunity for local business professionals to gain different entrepreneurial perspectives from around the nation and around the world,” said Katie Felten, president MKE Live. “People who attend will have the chance to see how business owners from different regions and cultures approach and share the same dream of owning successful businesses.”

Started by Brady Forrest, Technology Evangelist for O’Reilly Media, and Bre Pettis of Etsy.com, formerly of MAKE Magazine, Ignite was inspired by Pecha Kucha Nights, where speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, giving each speaker 6 minutes and 40 seconds of fame. The first Ignite took place in Seattle in 2006, and since then the event has become an international phenomenon, with gatherings in Helsinki, Finland; Paris, France; New York, New York; and many other locations.

The March MKELive LinkedIn-Milwaukee event will be held on Monday, March 1st from 5:30-8:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wauwatosa (located at 10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226). The registration fee for walk-up attendees is $15. Attendees that pre-register at www.mkelive.com will only be charged $10.

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

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MKE Live (www.mkelive.com) is a social media marketing and consulting company that provides a variety of services in areas such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, professional networking and event services. MKELive helps organizations, entrepreneurs and business professionals expand their professional networks, as well as leverage their products and services, by expanding their communications efforts through social media and face-to-face networking.

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MKELive rings in the new year with a new Focus

Friday, January 1st, 2010

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Can You Find Our Party? MKELive to Hold Holiday Celebration at Cuvee’ December 7th

Monday, November 16th, 2009

(MILWAUKEE, WI) It’s one of Milwaukee’s best-kept secrets.

(Not that MKElive is having a holiday party – but where the party is being held.)

On Monday, December 7th, MKELive and its strategic partners are inviting Milwaukee area business professionals celebrate the season and establish new business relationships that can lead to a profitable 2010 at Cuvee, one of Milwaukee’s trendiest and most-engaging holiday venues.

Located in Milwaukee’s trendy Third Ward, Cuvee is definitely worth finding. It offers more than one hundred varieties of champagne and sparkling wine – the most comprehensive selection of champagne and sparkling wine in the state!

“This holiday event will be a little more relaxed for MKELive, a way to say thank you for a great 2009 and best wishes for 2010,” said Katie Felten, president MKE Live. “We work hard to plan networking events that are in venues unique to the Milwaukee area. Cuvee certainly fits this description. It’s a great setting for a holiday party. For people that have never been there, I’m sure they’ll never forget it.”

The event will include live music from the “Keith Sarnow Trio,” lessons on mixing tasty holiday drinks, raffles and a champagne toast.

The event will also serve as a Toys For Tots drop off location. Attendees that bring a new toy to the MKELive holiday gala will be entered into a special drawing for tickets to the Bucks, Admirals and Wave games.

“Our goal is to surround the evening’s tree with 300 toys for needy children,” said Felten.

The MKELive Holiday Gala will be held on Monday, December 7th from 5:30-8:30 at Cuvee in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward (located at 181 N. Broadway, Third Floor). The cost is $10.00.  Pre-register here.

For more information on MKE Live’s LinkedIn training and networking services, 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 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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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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MKE Live to Celebrate “Independence Day” during Its July LinkedIn-Milwaukee Event

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

(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 have taken the step to live the American Dream and own their own business,” said Katie Felten, president and managing partner of MKE Live. “We just want to take some time to celebrate their bravery in starting a new venture, as well as some of the victories they’ve experienced since going ‘independent.’ Hopefully our assistance through LinkedIn training and networking continues to help them and other business owners.”

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.

“LinkedIn Live-Milwaukee at the Crowne Plaza” will be held on Monday, July 6th from 5:30-8:30. The cost is $10. Networkers are encouraged to pre-register at www.mkelive.com. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI 53226. For more information regarding the Crowne Plaza Hotel, please visit www.crowneplaza.com.

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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Performance: Who you know

Monday, June 8th, 2009
I thought that this article was particularly relevant to what MKELive is all about. More and more people are turning to the web and learning to leverage sites like LinkedIn to enhance their network.

Networking with peers can provide value

Philip Mydlach By Philip Mydlach email , for SBT

Published May 30, 2008

Social and business networking are big. It seems the masses have figured out what many well-connected business people already knew: that having the right connections and using them well can make all the difference to your success.

A networking group can be an excellent resource for information, leads, camaraderie and more. The key is to find the right group for your needs. Today, many people are turning to the Internet.

According to Bob Ivins, executive vice president of international markets for comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, “Literally hundreds of millions of people around the world are visiting social networking sites each month and many are doing so on a daily basis. It would appear that social networking is not a fad but rather an activity that is being woven into the very fabric of the global Internet.” <read more>

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