We’re still offering TweetNetworking services – the blog is on hold for a few while we build our TweetNetworking team.

Please visit me at my site MarkJCarter.com for my blog, news about ONE80, cause marketing and business authors!

Thank you!

-Carter

From October 1, 2010 through October 10, 2010 Dreams for Kids will be running a special online event, the “10 Campaign”

Dreams for Kids empowers at-risk youth and those with disabilities in a leadership curriculum which unites them to their peers and provides them with the tools they need to be active members of their own communities and help solve the world’s most pressing issues.

During the 10 Campaign Dreams for Kids will be raising money to send children to leadership conferences.  These conferences are unique because in addition to instilling leadership principles and training the children will create a shift in their own lives by creating social change in their own communities.  As part of their leadership training the kids will create fundraising campaigns so instead of just receiving charity they get to be the change in the lives of others.  After the  initial fundraisers Dreams For Kids will provide ongoing support for future fundraisers and service projects that the leadership conference  graduates want to create.

$50 of support sends one child to a leadership conference.

WHAT IS THE 10 CAMPAIGN?  HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We would love your support and want to make it as easy as possible for you to help (and to spread the word to a few friends).  Here’s what you can do:

Ask 10 of your friends to donate $10 between October 1st and October 10th.  This can be done any way you’d like: via texting, Twitter, Facebook, email, blogging  and more.  You can do it all in one day or you can ask one friend to donate $10 for each of the 10 days.

TEXTING:

Companies and individuals will be serving their communities and asking for 10 people to each pledge $10 by texting DREAMS to 85944 on their mobile phones.

ONLINE DONATIONS:

Check out the Dreams For Kids 10 Campaign video here. From that page you can donate online.

Thank you for any help with this great cause!

“Building an Online AND Offline Referral Network: Creating Results with Social Media“

When using social media we need to answer this question: “How can I use this to build relationships AND get 
measurable results in my professional life?”

The key: Taking social media offline.  We need to create real relationships that go beyond just lists of “friends”.

This “Taking Social Media Offline” presentation is geared toward professionals that are interested in utilizing social media for building your professional network and creating business referrals. In this interactive presentation Mark J. Carter (Founder  of TweetNetworking, LLC & Networking For A Cause) will teach you how to: effectively engage target consumers, bridge the gap between traditional networking and the online world, building an online client and referral base and ways to better utilize Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

If you want to create more results with LinkedIn and have questions about building pivotal business relationships with Facebook (and, of course, might be wondering about Twitter) this event is for you!

You will learn:

• The 3 steps you need to take EVERY day (both online AND offline) and how to utilize social media to get in front of as many people (in your target markets) as possible while getting the best ROI for your time.
• How to stay in front of key influencers - ways to create meaningful, face to face (or phone to phone) connections that will lead to business and business referrals.
• How to use LinkedIn for outbound marketing and reputation building WITHOUT spamming.
• Using Facebook for business: How can you separate your personal and professional lives?
• How to build a community of business referral sources on Facebook & LInkedIn and  “talking to them” much more frequently than a typical mailing list allows.
• Building your network online while creating more time offline for important business meetings.
• Networking events: creating an effective follow up strategy utilizing social media to create connections to clients, referral sources and other contacts that most people lose touch with afterwards.

EVENT INFO:

Register here!

$25 Online (ahead of time) – $30 at the door (for non-Met Club Members)

Includes drink ticket and light appetizers.  Business or business casual dress.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

6:00-8:00 pm

Metropolitan Club of Chicago
233 S Wacker – Willis (Sears) Tower
66th & 67th Floors
Chicago, IL 60606

Learn how to tap into the NEW CONSUMER and find out how to chat the chat and post the post to reach the hardest market to target.

TweetNetworking and Off Campus Media present:

Lunch and Learn: Chicago
“Emerging Marketing Strategies for the New Consumer and Social Media Tactics”

MORE INFO HERE!

Take a mid-day break to explore Emerging Marketing Strategies for the New Consumer (Hint: college students) with President of Off Campus Media, Mark Sawyier. Mark will discuss how this young generation relies on all things digital. They shop, play, talk, and work online. As a result, they are the hardest market to target.  Come discover which marketing strategies resonate. Mark will also profile and draw from actual student behavior to help business owners strategically profile the new consumer.

Founder of TweetNetworking, LLC and Networking For A Cause, Mark J. Carter will show you how to utilize Facebook to bridge the gap between your online & offline networks by answering the question:

“How can you build a community of clients, referral sources and connections (college students or otherwise) using social media?”

You’ll learn…
•    The 3 steps you need to take every day (Be Somewhere, Do Something, Follow Up) and how to utilize social media to get in front of as many people as possible while getting the best ROI for your time
•    How to build a community of business professionals on Facebook by connecting your ONLINE networks with OFFLINE relationships – by providing value first.
•    And more…

Lunch
Included in your admission is lunch (sandwiches, side dishes and beverages) by our food sponsor Steve’s Deli

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Catalyst Ranch

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door

REGISTER HERE: http://social-media-marketing.eventbrite.com/

Purchase your ticket today, seating is limited!

TWESTIVAL COMES BACK TO CHICAGO Thursday, March 25 – 2010!

All the info is here! http://www.amiando.com/Twestival2010_Chicago.html

This event is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media.

Here’s your chance to connect with great people and help a global non-profit during a night of social media conversations and connections!

You can follow Chicago Twestival on Twitter at: @ChiTwestival

$10 donation (online) (for Concern Worldwide) general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) -

There will also be an after-party so you can continue the fun & networking.
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IN ADDITION TO NETWORKING!

You can enjoy open networking (of course) AND…

You’ll also have the opportunity to join break-out mastermind groups lead by Concern Worldwide & community leaders to talk about how YOU can get more active in Chicago, network with like-minded people and make valuable connections!

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On Thursday 25 March 2010, people in hundreds of cities around the world will come together offline to rally around the important cause of Education by hosting local events to have fun and create awareness.  Twestival™ (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good.  All of the local events are organized 100% by volunteers and 100% of all ticket sales and donations go direct to projects.

In 2010, we turn our focus to education and 72 million children in the world who don’t have the opportunity to go to school. @Concern Worldwide has been selected by the Twestival global team and local organizers to be the recipient because of their comprehensive and well respected approach to education.

The global charity: Concern Worldwide:  http://www.concernusa.org/

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Follow Concern Worldwide on Twitter: @Concern

“Concern Worldwide US, Inc. is an affiliate of Concern Worldwide and supports the Concern network by recruiting staff, supporting program development, creating public awareness of humanitarian issues and financially supporting programs.

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. ”
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We’d like to extend a VERY special thank you to Our sponsors:

Helios Realty (http://www.heliosrealty.com)

Founded in 2004 and continuing to achieve year after year of uninterrupted growth, Real Living Helios Realty is a full-service residential real estate sales, leasing and marketing firm. First and foremost, Helios is a customer service organization that features collaboration among some of the most talented and reliable real estate sales professionals in the Chicago marketplace.

Law Offices of Martin Quintana

Connect with Martin on Facebook & LinkedIn:

Practicing state & federal criminal law.  Office capabilities also include: immigration law, personal injury, worker’s compensation & administrative law.
Always looking to connect with like minded people interested in or involved with:

1) Non-Profits & Community Causes;

2) Business networkers and networking organizations; and

3) Other legal professionals.

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MEDIA SPONSORS!

Social Media Club Chicago

Social Media Club [SMC] is a worldwide organization, with local chapters, that serves as connecting organization for anyone interested in social media. Membership is free and open to all levels, including beginners. Chicago’s SMC chapter, launched in October 2008, presents events that mix socializing, networking and learning. Barbara Rozgonyi [@wiredprworks], founder and Jeff Willinger [@jwillie], president, lead the Chicago SMC chapter. Amy Korin [@interactiveamy] coordinates volunteers; Tim McDonald [@tamcdonald] manages communications; and Chris Geier [@chrisgeier] oversees technology. Event attendees include entrepreneurs, corporate communicators, journalists, business professionals, publishers, marketers, media creators, citizen journalists and technology types. For more information, visit http://smcchicago.org, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com, follow @smcchicago on twitter.com or call 630.207.7530.

Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC)

Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC), a non-profit, all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Chicago. We are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become the community’s future leaders. YPC encourages members to get involved and make a difference by becoming active participants in the professional, civic and social aspects of their city.

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FOOD SPONSOR!

Ramon DeLeon & his Domino’s Pizza Franchises
Connect with Ramon on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Ramon_Deleon
Check out more at:

http://www.vimeo.com/channels/dominospizzachicago

What have you heard about Twitter?

Do you still have questions about LinkedIn?

Along with the ONLINE aspects, it’s important to build your network OFFLINE and then mix the two. Doing this effectively means creating, building and managing your reputation.

At the “Social Media Makeover” on February 3rd you will walk through ways to improve your personal image on-line. Have questions about LinkedIn and Twitter? You will be given examples of what you can do today to get more out of both. This interactive event will focus on 1) real-world case studies and provide you direct feedback AND 2) the strategies people and companies have successfully used to build business online and the steps you can take to do the same.

Full details and registration – click here!

We encourage you to bring your laptop. You will be able to work on your profiles, make changes, and get direct feedback from experts in the room.

PRICE: $25 ONLINE – Ahead of time.  $30 at the door

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

New and casual users of social media.

WHO SHOULD NOT ATTEND?

People who are very experienced with social media or consider themselves “pro’s”

IMPROVING YOUR OFFLINE IMAGE & REPUTATION TOO…

While you are making over your social media presence, we thought we would help you in the real world. On hand will be a number of local companies to help you makeover yourself in 2010, including:

Halo for Men
Nicholas Joseph
The Shinettes
Ellehomme Holistic Medspa
Robin Walker, personal stylist of askRobinWalker.com
Mark Beier, personal trainer of “On The Go Health & Fitness”

Full details and registration – click here!

And more! There will be giveaways, a raffle with a prize from each, and you will be able to chat with them for tips on improving your look, style, and self in 2010!

The event includes a wine & beer reception, heavy hors d’oeuvres, takeaways on common mistakes, and tips & techniques for LinkedIn and Twitter!

Remember to bring your laptop!

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!

If so – there’s a global event coming up that needs your help!

TweetsGiving is a global celebration that seeks to change the world through the power of gratitude.

Scheduled for November 24 – 26, 2009, the 48-hour event created by 501c3 US nonprofit Epic Change will encourage participants to express their thanks using online tools and at live events. In honor of the people and things that make them grateful, guests will be invited to give to a common cause at events held across the globe.

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 2009 – AND YOU!

Now Epic Change is looking for both city organizers and volunteers across the globe to help out with events in your city.

As on organizer you have the freedom to design your event in a way that makes the most sense for your community; Epic Change just asks that you include a way for attendees to show gratitude.  Epic change will support you as an organizer and/or volunteer with helpful ideas and strategies for running your event and answering any questions you might have.

CLICK HERE for answers to the question “What do I need to do to become an organizer?”

WHAT CAUSE WILL BENEFIT FROM TWEETSGIVING 2009?

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.

For more information and to get involved with the online community or volunteer to help with an event visit the official Tweetsgiving site by clicking here!

This is a great opportunity to give back and create gratitude in your community.

Going into this Thanksgiving season, what are you grateful for?

What would you like to get involved with to create change this year?

Looking forward to talking!

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.”