In Defense of Social Networking

By Patrick Cisler When it comes to conversations regarding “Social Networking,” I am often struck by the conflicting points of view shared by the same person. I often hear individuals, organizations, or groups state that they need a social networking presence, such as...

Building Relationships Using Web 2.0

by Dean Whittaker Economic Development is about relationships. They are built on trust, respect, and commitment. New tools have emerged in Web 2.0 (the evolution of the internet) to foster online collaboration and social networks. Applying these new tools to economic...

Find News Before It's News

By Jami Miedema Social media tools have become many people’s go-to sources for the latest news. Has anyone found out the result of a sports game by a friend tweeting from the event, or realized your college roommate is now married from their Facebook status? Now...

Social Media: Fad or Trend?

By Jami Miedema Social media tools are useful in many ways both personally and professionally. We can connect with those we know, network with those we want to know, and market ourselves and our companies to those we think may benefit from knowing us. But how many of...