We are embarking on what I see as an interesting experiment. We are trying to create a regional community here in Central Indiana to take advantage of the intimacy that comes with face-to-face networking opportunities. Nothing innovative about that. However, we are trying to use the principles and tools that come with Web 2.0 to create what John Jantsch called a "neighborhood wide rave" in a recent podcast (local version of a World Wide Rave).
We will leverage the new media opportunities to add to the value of our face-to-face meetings. The best of both worlds!
For all of you not yet plugged in to all the new fangled web stuff, do not fear. First of all, I just started a few months ago. It's not that hard to learn and is well worth it if you like that sort of thing. On the other hand, this group will continue to use traditional methods to get the word out. In other words, you will always be able to network the old fashioned way.
The bottom line is, this group will always be what you make it. The more you give the more you'll get. So comment on this blog, join the LinkedIn Group, tweet your colleagues, and come to the meetings. We will all be better off for it.
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