Attend this event and hear from five social media experts about how they use social media in their businesses, the benefits and drawbacks of social media and how to develop a social media strategy.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
TIME: 6:30, networking; 7:00 sharp program
WHERE: TRAK Staffing, Washington, DC
COST: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Members only until May 1, 2009. If space remains, this event will be opened to NONmembers on May 1, 2009.
REGISTER: http://socialmediaexperts.eventbrite.com/

WHO:

Beth Jackson Bates is a jack-of-all-trades in the web industry and the owner of Web Strategies Internet Solutions, LLC. With over 14 years experience in web development and marketing , she consults with small to mid-size businesses on social media marketing and strategy and helps her clients find effective ways to leverage these tactics to meet business and marketing goals.

Website: http://www.webstrategies.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbates

Jill Foster co-founded DC Media Makers, a peer-learning group dedicated to digital education. She has the best job ever serving as editor for Women Grow Business, a Network Solutions blog and community. And in August 2008, Jill fulfilled a life goal: covering events at the Democratic National Convention (using mobile media).

Blog: http://www.WomenGrowBusiness.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jillfoster

Terri Holley, MS CPCC, is the owner and founder of Creative Blog Solutions. Ms. Holley helps small businesses harness the power of social media so they can generate more leads, retain existing customers, and create additional streams of revenue. To maximize results and ensure a return on investment, Terri aligns business objectives with social media solutions while taking into consideration the needs and resources of the small business owner.

Website: http://www.creativeblogsolutions.com

Mayra Ruiz-McPherson is a digital marketing professional and social media strategist working with organizations to encourage and nurture their emergent behavior within web 2.0 properties and social networks. She also collaborates closely with companies and businesses to help them to establish their social 2.0 identities, programs and efforts.

mayra's blog :: linkedin :: facebook :: flickr :: twitter

Jen Consalvo is co-founder of Shiny Heart Ventures, a new technology company focused on building community driven products. Jen has worked in product management and community development for almost 14 years, primarily at AOL, across a range of areas including digital imaging, social platforms and personalization.

Website: http://JenConsalvo.com
Company: http://ShinyHeartVentures.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/noreaster