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Recently all of us social media types got together for our monthly breakfast and we had a great turn out and some great conversation.

If you are in the Kansas City area and a user, fan, or just interested in social media please join us…its free to everyone, casual and very laid back.

Introductions at breakfast

Upcoming Events
Dec 5th - Our next breakfast meetup (time and location TBA)
Dec 18th - Social Media KC Christmas party (time and location TBA)
Jan  22nd - Next evening event with a speaker (time and location TBA)

As you can see we have some events coming up in the next few months but they are still in the early stages of planning.  We have a few groups getting together to iron out the plans for each of the events.

Sponsor/Hosts?
Are you a local company that would like to host/sponser the group or a meetup?  please feel free to contact me and I can get you together with the right people to speak with…..any help or venues that we can get are always appreciated.

We are also currently working on getting a new website/blog setup but for now you can visit us at socialmediakc.com

Hey Everyone

I have added two new places on the web that those who are part of the Social Media Club in Kansas City or those interested in getting more information on events and such can visit.

First I created a Facebook group for all to join. Facebook is one of the biggest social networks out there right now so it just seems like a given to put something on there to keep in contact with each other as well as to find new social media types out there that my not know we even exist.

Second I created a Flickr group after we discussed setting on up to host all the pics of events we have had or for future events to share with all.

This is all for now….keep your eyes on your rss feeds as there are many projects in the works as well as some kool events coming up in the social media kc space.

Its that time kids when all us social media types get together for breakfast.  This month we are gonna meet at the First Watch in Olathe (11/7).

If you get a chance please join us as we always love new faces and if you been to one before come back as we would love to chat some more.  It is open to anyone so don’t feel like you are not welcome.

Think we are gonna start meeting around 7:30 and will be hanging out for the morning so if you cant make it early then come by a little later.

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See everyone there!

Is your company looking to jump into the social media arena? Do you need some guidance? Maybe you are in the midwest and looking for some local companies who can help you jump onto the scene? Well if you are then you are in luck as I have a list of 3 companies that could be great resources for you.

The first two are located in my city of Kansas City and they are The Social Lites and Ideas and Angles. The other is out of Des Moines and they are known as Lava Row.

The Social Lites (Blog)
Jennifer Bailey, Christina Maki, and Shelby Garlock

Great ladies who have a passion for what they do. I actually recently did a video of Christina’s presentation at Highlight Midwest you might want to check out.

Ideas And Angles (Blog)
Zachary Cobb, Chris Culbertson, and Aaron Henderson

As with The Social Lites a group of great guys who really have a passion for social media.

Lava Row (Blog)
Nathan T. Wright and Hillary Brown

Of the three I have to say I do not know the Lava Row gang as well but from the feedback I get from others they have a great reputation and would be another great resource.

There you have it a great starting point if you are looking for some companies that can help you get started with social media and if you are a local company in the midwest a great way to promote a local product.

Know of any other Social Media Strategist here in the Midwest that could be added to the list? Leave a comment and we can get a nice list going.

Dont forget this Friday is the Social Media Breakfast for Social Media Club KC breakfast.  All are welcome and it is always a good time.

This month we are meeting at the First Watch in Fairway [map] and it starts at 7:30am.

Hope to see you there!

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There is a HUGE event coming to the Kansas City area Wednesday October 29th in Kansas City, MO. called Highlight Midwest. What exactly is Highlight Midwest you ask?

Highlight Midwest showcases the entrepreneurs, innovators, and early-adopters using web technology to grow their businesses, advance their careers, and enrich the regional economy in new ways.

Three of the area’s up and coming social media strategists will present an overview on how the web is changing their cities for the better and how new opportunities for innovation are expanding the importance of web-based technology in the Midwest.

Focused highlights: 9:00am - 4:00pm at the Record Bar Some of the region’s finest entrepreneurs, technologists, social media experts, and new media success stories presenting.

I am really excited for this event as it is a great way to find out some of the great projects going on in our area, meet some of the people behind those projects, network, and overall just meet others that have similar likes and interests in the tech community.

Talking to some of the organizers of the event they are wanting to get some social media exposure at the event as well so if you are interested in maybe talking about a project you have in the works or just wanna talk about the social media landscape here in the midwest or all over definately feel free to contact the gang over at the Highlight Midwest site.

For me events like this are just great ways to mingle and learn about different aspects in our area from develpment types, social media types, and pretty much hanging with the geeks from around the midwest. I will say it is looking like I will probably be doing some video stuff for the event, live blogging/twittering, and of course geeking out hehe.

I hope everyone is able to attend and by all means lets get some great discussions going while we are there about new technologies, new services you are really into, the emerging mobile web, social media topics, ect. the ideas are endless and stuff like that will just enhance the event.

Below is a little information on the event to give you an idea of what is going on at this time. I hear there is more and more stuff being added as planning continues upto the 29th.

Reasons for having Hightlight Midwest

* To highlight the best and the brightest web-related success stories in the Midwest
* To connect nearby communities
* To demonstrate local innovation in a rapidly changing economic landscape

Focused highlights include (more to be added soon)

The region’s [Kansas City, Omaha, and Des Moines] finest entrepreneurs, technologists, social media experts, and new media success stories.

* Fresh Ideas, Sharp Angles, Zachary Cobb
* Infegy’s Social Radar, Adam Coomes
* Leveraging Amazon’s FPS, Jon Crawford
* A Better City Web Site, Dusty Davidson
* Myriad Tech for the Enterprise, Ryan Flannagan
* Sustainable Giving through Real Estate, Joe Frost
* The Formulator’s Search Engine, Bruce Ianni
* Comics on Rails, Scott Kahler
* Introducing Urbata, Dan Melton
* Humanoid Robotic Demonstration, Mike Overstreet
* Bringing a Japanese Phenomenon West, Elissa Rose
* Sojern Demonstration, Matt Secoske
* Scalability from the Start, Matt Secoske
* Tiovivo, Pete Thomas

Where can I check out all these great presentations and network with everyone?

** Reception: 5pm-8pm
Kauffman Conference Center
dinner and cocktails provided

4801 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110

Get Directions
(816) 932-1000

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** Focused Highlights: 9am-4pm
lunch provided

The Record Bar

1020 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111

Get Directions
(816) 753-5207

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Updates on Highlight Midwest on the Interweb

Blog
Twitter

REGISTER : Make sure you register for both events to ensure you have a seat available

So do you plan to attend? Maybe you are doing a presentation or discussion? Let me know your thoughts on the event or what you might like to see added. Comment away and see you there!

Its that time again…time for another blogger meetup in the kc area.  I have been wanting to go to one of these but have had to miss them for various reasons.

This month though I will make sure I get there!!!!  I have never been to the blogger meetup but have met a few people at other meetups and look forward to meeting some of the others who show up.

If you wanna join us here are the details (Wed Sept 24th @ 5pm)

112 Missouri Ave
Kansas City, MO 64106

(816) 421-3505

Come find us on the patio!

Recently I have been working with others locally here in Kansas City who are in the Social Media Scene to work on getting a Social Media Club setup here in the area. Basically the idea behind the club is just bringing different people togather to share and socialize together.

This past Wed night we had our first meetup and it was awesome…if you are interested in the social media scene this is the group for you but that is not what I am writing this about.

This morning we had our meetup where we discuss future events and ideas we have for the group and I brought up the idea of putting togather either a blog or a social network together using a service like ning or something…..well to make a long story short we decided to go with ning and when I got home I started hacking away at it.

I am proud to announce the site is live and if you want to join up you are more then welcome to jump over to http://socialmediaclubkc.ning.com/ sign up and start meeting new people out here in the KC and surrounding areas.

With the site you have the ability to find others with common interests, find out about future events coming up in the area, as well as join in the forum discussions and let you voice be heard.

With a new week comes a week full of meetups which I must say is pretty exciting.  If you are in the Kansas City area and have a chance make sure to come visit with fellow bloggers, social media types, and geeks in general.  Here is a rundown of the meetups I plan to attend this week.

Tuesday (August 26th, 2008) - KC Bloggers Meetup [link]
75th Street Brewery - 5pm

This will be my first time at the bloggers gathering…look forward to meeting some local bloggers.

Wednesday (August 27th, 2008) - Social Media Meetup [link]
Perceptive Sofware - 5:30pm

There should be all types at this event….bloggers/podcasters/social media types/everyone else.  If you are into any of the aspects of social media or the social web try to come to this event.  hearing about all the planning for this event…this one should be a good one.  hope to see you there.

Friday (August 29th, 2008 - Social Media Breakfast [link]
Broadway Cafe in Westport - 7:30am

This is an event were we usually get together…discuss future events and ideas for meetups and such.  Come have some coffee, chat, and help come up with ideas for future events.

Friday (August 29th, 2008 - Kansas City Geek Out
Daily Dose in Olathe - 11:00pm

If you are a geek then this is the place to come hang out on Friday nights.  All geeks welcome….computer, security, comic book, gaming, whatever you geek out too come and share.  Always a good time.

So there you have it…a busy week of meetups here in the Kansas City area.  I am looking forward to them all as it is always great just hanging with others and meeting new people with different thoughts and ideas.

Hope to see you there.

Well all the details have been ironed out and there will be a KC Social Media Meetup next Wed 8.27.08 at Perceptive Software in Shawnee,KS.

If you are a tweeter, blogger, podcasters, social media guru, social media fan, or even non of those please join us for the event.  Its a great way to meet new people, maybe somone you follow on twitter or another service on the interweb, and also a way to meet others from around the social media scene.

Looks like it is tapped to start around 5:30pm and go until who knows…but if you cant make it right at 5:30 that is fine…just arrive when you can.

If you are going just leave me a comment…that away I will know to look for ya.  I am looking forward to meeting some new people as well as everyone I have already met around the kc area at different events.

Address to Perceptive Software
Perceptive Software in Shawnee
22701 West 68th Terrace
Shawnee, KS 66226 [map it]