In 2008 Tweetsgiving raised over $10,000 to build a classroom in Arusha, Tanzania. Imagined and built entirely by volunteers in six days, TweetsGiving was launched 2 days before the US Thanksgiving holiday, and quickly became the #1 trending topic on Twitter!

Tweetsgiving was created by 501c3 US nonprofit Epic Change

TWEETSGIVING IN CHICAGO - AND YOU!

Tweetsgiving is looking for organizers in Chicago to hold their own “gratitude parties” on November 24, 25 and 26 (or earlier in the week if you prefer).

These can be a variety of events, from 10-20 person house gatherings (dinner with friends?) to getting your friends or connections together in a public venue (such as a bar or restaurant) for networking.

We’ll be posting the events as official Tweetsgiving events to help you promote them AND Tweetsgiving will be supporting you along the way by answering your questions, offering suggestions and more.

Ideas for Gratitude Parties in Chicago:

• Maybe you’re going to be spending time with family or friends; you can get together, reconnect in a venue of your choosing AND give back to help a great cause by collecting money at the door ($10-$20 per person or more if you choose).
• For your business: Take this opportunity to spread the word about your business in Chicago AND online by having a company party on site or nearby!  Connect with clients and employees to spread gratitude!
• Click here for more information about Gratitude Parties!
• Click here for more ideas to spark your creativity!

LEARNING MORE AND SPREADING THE WORD ONLINE!

You can look for the international hashtag #Tweetsgiving or the Chicago hashtag #ChiTwtg

To get involved you can contact:

Mark J. Carter @mjcarter or mjcarter (at) tweetnetworking.com

Jean Russell @NurtureGirl or nurturegirl (at) gmail.com

This year proceeds will again, in part, benefit the school in Tanzania, where a dormitory/orphanage, library, school cafeteria and additional classrooms are much needed. In addition, TweetsGiving 2009 seeks to fund new Epic Change partners and fellows in other parts of the world.

Leave a comment or contact Jean or Carter with any questions, comments or ideas.

More announcements coming soon!

Hope to talk to you soon Chicago, thanks!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

WHEN: 5:30-7:00

WHERE: OfficePort, 9 West Washington (Washington & State), 4th Floor

MORE INFO, REGISTRATION & MAPS HERE!

***This event is limited to 6 people; read below for more details***

Twitter is all over the news & media outlets these days.

What have you heard about Twitter?

What have you heard with regards to how people are using Twitter; what are they saying online?

• “I’m going to Starbucks…”
• “I’m walking the dog…”
• “Think I’ll have a burger for dinner tonight…”

Those are the wrong type of posts for business networking.

That being said…

Twitter can be a mystery for business owners and business development professionals who want REAL RESULTS and don’t have time for useless, watercooler conversations.

If you’re interested in building your business and reputation on Twitter and want to do it the right way, with the least amount of time each day (yet get the most ROI for your time) this boot camp can help.

You will learn:

• How to set up your profile or overhaul it if you have one so you attract the right people
• How to avoid the “watercooler conversationalists” and connect with business-minded professionals
• How to develop a niche tribe of followers on Twitter (in your business market/industry)
• How to kick off your Twitter campaign and
  • Start conversations
  • Organically build a following on Twitter
  • Get people to notice you online and connect with you
• How to not only create a presence but build your network online and offline through Twitter
• And more!

This will be a very interactive seminar; no “pre-packaged” presentations, etc.  The information covered and questions answered will be determined by you as a participant.

We’ll have audi/visual also so we can all look at real time examples on Twitter and walk through things step by step.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

People on Twitter but wondering how to effectively use it and people who want to start using Twitter the right way.

WHO IS THIS NOT FOR?

Experienced and seasoned Twitter users.

INCLUDED: Each participant will receive a personal, 20-minute follow-up phone session to help with any questions you may have after you start using the strategies.

REGISTER HERE!

100% Money Back Guarantee

We promise you’ll learn new (actionable) Twitter strategies that you can start using the same day–NOT just the “10 mile high” general ideas.  If, at the end of the seminar, you don’t have 3 new strategies to use we’ll give your money back, no questions asked!

Presenter will be Mark J. Carter, Founder of TweetNetworking, LLC & ONE80, LLC: http://www.Twitter.com/mjcarter

***Limited to 6 People***

This event is limited to 6 people so you will get all of your questions answered.

There will be free wireless internet access; this way you can make changes to your Twitter profile (or set one up) and send Tweets during the boot camp (and follow people/have people start following you).

WHEN: Thursday, September 10th

5:30-6:00: Registration

6:00-8:00: Twestival Event! (Social Networking & Mastermind Groups)

WHERE: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph (West Loop)

In September 2009 100+ cities around the world will be hosting Twestival Events which bring together social media communities for an evening of fun and to raise money and awareness for local Charities. Chicago’s chosen charity is OptINnow.

(You can follow OptINnow on Twitter here: @OptINnow)

(You can follow Chicago Twestival here: @ChiTwestival)

$10 donation (for OptINnow) at the door general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) and food!

The Chicago Twestival Local is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media; TweetNetworking is proud to be the organizer for the event.  (We’d like to extend a VERY special thank you to OfficePort; Chicago Twestival’s platinum sponsor who is not only covering all the costs but also funding entrepreneurs for OptINnow.)

You can follow OfficePort on Twitter here: @OfficePort

People will enjoy networking and making new connections in a relaxed, social setting AND there will be (Optional) Mastermind groups!

During the event you’ll have the option of sitting down with 4-5 people to ask questions about Twitter, exchange ideas and make some valuable connections (in addition to the social networking).  Joining in one of these groups is optional and our facilitators will check with people throughout the night to set them up; each one will last 7-8 minutes.

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For event information & registration online click here!

Are you on Facebook?  Here’s the event info on Facebook!

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A WORD FROM OptINnow:

“Our mission is simple. We’re working to end global poverty. Faster. How? By providing those who live in chronic poverty with one vital thing they need to transform their lives: Opportunity.

We’ve made it so simple for good people everywhere to come together, to fund small loans, to witness big and lasting impact, and to truly change the world.”