Nick Bastian's Blog

Most people know, the world is a Twitter. This social networking platform has MANY uses for many types of people. The effectiveness of it's use depends on the effectiveness of the person sending the "tweets." Of course, there is worthless dribble on Twitter but there is also a TON of breaking news, community specific information and opportunities to communicate with people you may have never had the opportunity to meet "in person." 

I am really looking forward to this Wednesday's TweetUp in Tempe at the Sign of the Whale. Why? Because I know it will be a FUN time and a great chance to network with some really talented Tempe business owners. This TweetUp is being promoted by Jack Smith of The Social Latte which is a great resource for anyone interested in Social Media. As a Tempe resident, Jack really has a good feel for our community and is always looking to give back, help small business owners and have some fun. Jack and I worked together on helping the Tempe Chamber of Commerce implement social media as a business strategy. The Tempe Chamber is a great Chamber of Commerce and some of their members will be joining us as well. People like Nick Miner, a commercial real estate broker that I have enjoyed meeting at other Chamber events. The guy knows Tempe! I believe Joan Jakel, a very talented Tempe business attorney, past "Business Woman of the year," personal friend and all around great gal will be joining us as well as a bunch of other really cool people.

From the invite we hear... "We'll have a private room with Happy Hour pricing from 5-7 for networking and socializing and then I'll be bartender from 7p - 10p with DJ Mike..." More info on the twtvite page!

All are welcome! So, come see "Jack the bartender," have some fun, hang out with some really cool "Tweeps" and write it off as a business expense! Ok, scratch the business expense thing because I'm not your accountant or a CPA so, just come have fun!

When: July 8th

Where: Sign of the Whale 1706 E Warner Rd Tempe, AZ

Happy Hour and networking, 5-7pm - DJ and heckling of Jack while tending bar... 7-10pm.

Most of my friends know that I am a huge sports fan and that I "sort of" like the way social networks can help people reach large audiences of people. I think the new site that our friend Matt has developed is a really cool idea. I was fortunate enough to get to hear a little bit about it at a real estate conference that I attended last year with Matt and I can tell you, the guy knows his stuff. If you have kids that are involved with sports, this is a great way to communicate with everyone involved. I know there are other applications but, you will have to check it out for yourself.

Have fun!