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Join us for the 2nd GuacUp at Dos Rios in downtown Des Moines! This time we'll be in the back room and we'll have more room for socializing. Plus, there will be $4 margaritas! Come sip, socialize and enjoy some guacamole. Also, check out the Business Record article that featured the 1st GuacUp:…See More

In this highly entertaining and informative presentation, Sam Mandolfo will tell the story behind the world’s largest and fastest growing professional network. Sam promises to dive deep into the LinkedIn functionality that every marketer should know, as well as to discuss LinkedIn Groups, Company Profiles, Polls, Events, Applications and more.  You’ll leave with new insights into how to leverage the power of LinkedIn to be more productive, as well as receive a sneak peek into some of LinkedIn’s…See More

Casual downtown Central Iowa Bloggers (#CIB) meeting. No RSVP or agenda. Just stop by to network and to discover new things going on in our community.

Join AMA Iowa and Social Media Club of Des Moines for some post holiday cheer (and beer)! A great opportunity to meet new faces and network with your peers. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to Move the Food. Please bring 3 non-perishable food items or $5 to donate.Enjoy FREE pizza from Urban515 along with AWESOME gift card give aways! If you can't make the event,…See More

Get #NoggedUP in preparation for your holiday season at Fat Tony's Sports Tap.Nuff said?No?How bout some NoggedUP specials!?Frosty Noggin $3.50: Rum, Crème de Cacao,Egg Nog, vanilla ice cream,topped with whipped cream.Christmas White Russian $5: Vodka, Kahlua, Egg NogOr just straight-up Nog!You best still be practicing...nog it up folks!See More

Iowans focus on Internet CivilityCharacter Counts In Iowa and the Des Moines Social Media Club are partnering to increase awareness about internet civility. The partnership will kick off with an event on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Jasper Winery at 5:30p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.The Reveal Your Character website will launch at the event. The…See More

Guest speaker Wendy Townley from Omaha will cover nerdy insider tips on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and blogging. She's using all of these tools to effectively promote her new book. In Wendy's own words...Nerdy Thirty, published this spring by WriteLife, is a collection of thirteen humorous essays that recount personal experiences from my childhood, my painfully awkward teen years, a few days in college I’d rather forget, and those leading up…See More

Do it Des Moines StyleWhat does that mean? What does that mean to you? What is your Des Moines Style?Whatever it is...Bring it.We're anxious to hear why you think Des Moines is stylin. Come mix with like-minded folk and maybe find a Des Moines Style you can connect with.Appetizers provided. Cash bar.Sponsored in part bySound strategy and compelling creative.www.TrilixGroup.com…See More

Believe it or not, we know some lawyers who really DO embrace social media and know the ins and outs. Attorney Megan Erickson practices law and writes extensively on social media topics in her blog Erickson's Social Networking Law. While Megan's focus is on employment law, she's spoken on several aspects of legal issues around social media and web 2.0. Megan's presentation begins at 7:30, so come early to grab food and…See More

The following is an excerpt from Mike Sansone on ConverStations...One of the core beliefs I have about Social Media is that it gives everyone the potential of an equal voice or platform.It's no longer necessary to have an agent or publisher or gallery to get a foothold (though if you're good, those will become necessary to continue climbing). One of the ways to get a foothold is by using Social Media to connect, collaborate, and communicate what's working and what's not online. We'll have free…See More

Everyone LOVES ice cream.Most everyone LOVES beer.Why not splash em together and Rock The Beer Float?Imagine sucking down Olde Main's Sudbuster Stout drizzled over a big ol' scoop of cream kicking it on AJ's on East Court's patio. Pure #awesomeness.AJ's is offering special pricing for Beer…See More

Let's celebrate the new holiday Social Media Day with one of our popular events -the #dmtweetup!This #dmtweetup will be hosted by Tank Goodness-the new WARM chocolate chip cookie delivery company in Des Moines.Come meet new people, have a few drinks, and enjoy FREE COOKIES! Yes, you heard that right.See More