Linkedin is now an important Internet platform for economic developers to engage businesses, discover site selection opportunities, and network with colleagues. Learn tactical strategies to maximize your effectiveness using Linkedin. Topics include:
• Building a successful profile
• Connecting with executives & decision makers
• Reaching targeted industries
• Unique tools for economic development
• Linkedin groups (local, industry, professional)
• Social capital for economic developers
• How your next job will find you
• Good & bad connections
Expert Speakers:
- Janet Fritz, Director of Marketing & Technology, Metro Denver EDC (MetroDenver.org, MetroDenverGIS.org)
- Anatalio Ubalde, CEO, GIS Planning (GISplanning.com) & ZoomProspector.com
- Dean Whittaker, President, Whittaker Associates (WhittakerAssociates.com)
The link to the Economic Development Linkedin group discussed is Linkedin.com/groups?gid=2164533