BlogBloghttp://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010-07-28T22:26:57ZSquarespaceKudos to "Are You Using the Right Content Strategy for Your Website?" Programhttp://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/28/kudos-to-are-you-using-the-right-content-strategy-for-your-w.htmldcwebwomen2010-07-28T22:19:08Z2010-07-28T22:19:08ZKudos to the panel discussion "Are You Using the Right Content Strategy for Your Website?" DCWW program held on June 24th at Matrix Group in Crystal City, VA! The program outlined best practices, tips, and techniques for defining, developing, and managing online content strategy.

Panelists included:

Carrie Hane Dennison, Balance Interactive (Moderator)
Sharon Ritchey, Home Row Editorial
Lindy Roux, Web & Content Strategy Consultant
Jo Golden, Chaos to Clarity
Erica Knoch, Aeroka Media Marketing
Merry Bruns, ScienceSites Communications
Jessica Piscitelli, Capture Video, Inc.
Susan Cato, CompTIA

Video of the event by Tracy Holinka. (Many thanks to Jessica Piscatelli of Capture Video, Inc. who loaned equipment to capture the event.)

]]>Many thanks to those who participated in this year's DCWW Pink Slip Party!http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/28/many-thanks-to-those-who-participated-in-this-years-dcww-pin.htmldcwebwomen2010-07-28T21:53:55Z2010-07-28T21:53:55ZLast week’s DCWW Pink Slip Party was a huge success!! Attendees were able to meet with recruiters one-on-one to discuss employment opportunities. Many thanks to the recruiters and companies who participated and Science Club for providing space for the event!

Here is the list of recruiters/companies/organizations who participated:

Keep an eye out for the next DCWW Pink Slip Party in October.

]]>Need a Job? Come join us at the DCWW Pink Slip Party! Tickets now $5!!http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/21/need-a-job-come-join-us-at-the-dcww-pink-slip-party-tickets.htmldcwebwomen2010-07-21T16:02:49Z2010-07-21T16:02:49Z

Looking for a Job? If so, please join us at the DCWW Pink Slip Party this Thursday!

Price for a ticket is $10. It is now $5 with discount code!! Use the Discount code "DCWW" to receive 50% off regular ticket price!

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

Come out to meet local recruiters, managers and companies that are HIRING RIGHT NOW!!

*Here is a list of the companies attending the event:

CompuTech
The BOSS Group
The Creative Group
Art Institute of Washington
Matrix Group
ICMA
Aquent
CVent
DesignData

Employment opportunities include:

Technology Operations Manager
Mac Support Specialist
Web Developer
Web and Publication Editor
Graphic Design Faculty
Media Arts & Animation Faculty

And many, many more!

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

If you are a DCWW looking for work, you will not want to miss this event.

The event will take place this Thursday, July 22 at the Science Club. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Bring your resume, your elevator speech and some business cards.

For questions, please contact DCWW Outreach Chair Rebecca Mellema at outreach@dcwebwomen.org.

DCWW Pink Slip Party

Thursday, July 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: Was $10 - NOW $5 with discount code!! (Use the Discount code
"DCWW" to receive 50% off regular ticket price!)

Science Club - 2nd Floor
1136 19th St., NW Washington, DC
* This is not the final confirmed list of potential employers attending.

]]>DCWW Pink Slip Party This Thursday!http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/7/12/dcww-pink-slip-party-this-thursday.htmldcwebwomen2010-07-12T21:01:52Z2010-07-12T21:01:52Z

Dust off your resume and polish your elevator speech-the next DCWW Pink Slip Party is here! If you are a DCWW looking for work or freelance opportunities, you will not want to miss this event. The Pink Slip Party connects DC Web Women with recruiters and companies looking to hire. The event will take place Thursday, July 22 at the Science Club. Doors will open at 6:30. Bring your resume, your elevator speech and some business cards.

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

If your company is hiring and would like to receive a VIP Invitation to this event, please contact Rebecca Mellema at outreach@dcwebwomen.org.

DCWW Pink Slip Party

Thursday, July 22nd
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Price: $10

Science Club - 2nd Floor
1136 19th St., NW Washington, DC

To register for this event go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/756699308

]]>Are You Using the Right Content Strategy for Your Website?http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/6/3/are-you-using-the-right-content-strategy-for-your-website.htmldcwebwomen2010-06-04T00:59:00Z2010-06-04T00:59:00ZEngaging content captures the attention of visitors to your website and 
keeps them coming back. The key to engagement is not simply deciding what
you want to publish or promote. It is discovering what your audience needs
and wants and then using that information to develop and implement the right
content strategy to achieve your website or business goals.

Please join DC Web Women for a panel discussion outlining best practices,
tips, and techniques for defining, developing, and managing online content
strategy.

When: Thursday, June 24   
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Place: The Matrix Group International, 2711 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22202-4015 (see http://www.matrixgroup.net)

 Speakers on the panel are:

  • Carrie Hane Dennison, Content & Usability Director, Balance Interactive
  • Merry Bruns, ScienceSites Communications
  • Jo Golden, MS, PhD, Educator & Digital Strategist, Chaos to Clarity LLC
  • Sharon Ritchey, Home Row Editorial
  • Jessica Piscitelli, Capture Video
  • Susan Cato, Senior Director, Web & New Media, Comptia
  • Erica Knoch, Aeroka Media
  • Lindy Roux, Content & Web Strategist

Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Reserve your ticket at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/642224912,

]]>UPDATE: 15th Anniversary Party to Feature Speaker on How to Promote Yourselfhttp://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/14/update-15th-anniversary-party-to-feature-speaker-on-how-to-p.htmldcwebwomen2010-04-15T03:19:00Z2010-04-15T03:19:00Z

We've just booked  Sally Strackbein, a presentation coach, speaker, and story facilitator, to be our speaker at DC Web Women's 15th Anniversary Party.

She'll help you master the art of "strategic bragging" and . . .

                                 Build your confidence

                                            Boost your prestige and influence

                                                  Attract and impress your ideal clients  

For more information on our speaker, please visit http://www.DefiningStory.com.  

When: Wednesday, April 21  
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Place: Spot Lounge, 1214 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (see http://www.spotloungedc.com )

 

Invite your colleagues, friends and significant others. We'll have a great selection of hors d'oeuvres, sweets, and a cash bar... plus lots of door prizes! Make your reservations today!

TICKET PRICES:

PRE-PAID Members - $16
PRE-PAID Non–Members - $22
CASH/CHECK PAY AT THE DOOR (Reservations Required) - $25

Reserve Your Ticket @  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/642140660

  

CONTACTS:

Michele Dynan – Events Chair
mrdynan@gmail.com  

Kelly Hucul – Door Prizes
kelly@dcwebwomen.org

]]>DCWW Sponsoring Organization for Women in the Boardroom's April 20 D.C. Eventhttp://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/10/dcww-sponsoring-organization-for-women-in-the-boardrooms-apr.htmldcwebwomen2010-04-10T22:18:00Z2010-04-10T22:18:00Z  

Today, women represent only 15.2 percent of Fortune 500 company board membership, and Women in the Boardroom is out to change that!

Women in the Boardroom, formerly known as Women on Boards, is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation for board service - better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources. Started in 2002 in a single city, Women in the Boardroom has now become an annual event in 15 cities nationwide.  

DC Web Women is proud to be a sponsoring organization for Women in the Boardroom's upcoming Washington, D.C., event.

 

When: Tuesday, April 20  
Time: 3 to 6 p.m. 
Place: Hyatt Regency Bethesda (One Bethesda Metro Center/7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland 20814)

 

Panelists:

  • Karen Hastie Williams – Retired Partner , Crowell & Moring LLP
  • Sheila Brooks – Founder, President & CEO, SRB Communications, LLC
  • Lynn Shapiro Snyder – National Health Care & Life Sciences Practice Leader, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. and  Founder & President, Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation

Panel Facilitator: Sheila Ronning – President & CEO, Sharp UpSwing

Cost and Registration: Cost is $125 for individual tickets. To register online: www.DCWITB2010.eventbrite.com.

For more information on the event, visit the Women in the Boardroom website.

 

 

]]>Join Us at DCWW's 15th Annual Anniversary Party!http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/8/join-us-at-dcwws-15th-annual-anniversary-party.htmldcwebwomen2010-04-08T21:19:00Z2010-04-08T21:19:00Z

The DC Web Women's 15th Anniversary Party: A great night of networking! A chance to catch up with old friends! A chance to meet new friends and future colleagues! 

For the unemployed and under-employed, we'll be making annoucements to get you together with people who are hiring or know of someone that is. 

 

When: Wednesday, April 21  
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Place: Spot Lounge, 1214 18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (see http://www.spotloungedc.com )

 

Invite your colleagues, friends and significant others. We'll have a great selection of hors d'oeuvres, sweets, and a cash bar... plus lots of door prizes! Make your reservations today!

TICKET PRICES:

PRE-PAID Members - $16
PRE-PAID Non–Members - $22
CASH/CHECK PAY AT THE DOOR (Reservations Required) - $25
Reserve Your Ticket @ http://www.eventbrite.com/event/642140660

CONTACTS:

Michele Dynan – Events Chair
mrdynan@gmail.com  

Kelly Hucul – Door Prizes
kelly@dcwebwomen.org

 

 

]]>Big thanks to everyone who made DCWW @ FOSE possible this yearhttp://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/2/big-thanks-to-everyone-who-made-dcww-fose-possible-this-year.htmldcwebwomen2010-04-02T18:34:38Z2010-04-02T18:34:38ZImage by Karen O'Donnell
DCWW President Katherine Spivey, second from right.

 

The DC Web Women booth at FOSE this year was a rousing success thanks to the great organizing skills of Kathy Perrin, DCWW Exhibits Chair, our fantastic volunteers, not to mention the generous donation of display space by the FOSE organizers.

See you next year!!

]]>Alexandria Lunch Bunch Cancelled!http://www.dcwebwomen.org/blog/2010/4/2/alexandria-lunch-bunch-cancelled.htmldcwebwomen2010-04-02T18:26:26Z2010-04-02T18:26:26Z

The Alexandria Lunch Bunch has been cancelled and will NOT meet on Wednesday, April 7th at noon. Please join us.

WHERE:

Cosi
700 King Street (intersection of King and Washington Sts.)
Alexandria, VA
703-299-9833

Menu and restaurant info at www.getcosi.com

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 7th at noon

If you will be joining us, please e-mail aadler@caionline.org by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7th.

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