MHTA 2010 Spring Conference
As things happen every now and again, I recently got the opportunity to join a panel at the MHTA (Minnesota High Tech Association) Spring Conference “A New Way Forward” on April 22nd. Of course I jumped at the chance to talk with so many great geeks technical professionals from some of the top companies here in the Twin Cities! Here’s an overview of the spring conference: As we enter the second decade of the 21st Century it is time to examine the assumptions and approaches that are fundamental to our success. The New Deal of the last century was about getting the basics right –...
Read MoreCross Country
It’s amazing, sometimes, how easily we forget how big, how expansive our country is. The time it takes to drive across one state or another is not inconsequential and each time the scenery is worth paying attention to. The diversity of the landscapes always impresses me. From the sweeping agricultural plains to the industrial and commercial centers of urban life, to the majestic mountains or coastline it never ceases to teach. Every trip I take, I learn something new. Either about the area I’m visiting, or the region I’m traveling through, the history and culture of the...
Read MoreBloggers Lounge at SXSW
Ok, it’s my first day at SXSW, and I’ve already run into about 10 online friends in the first hour here at the Austin Convention Center. I decided to start the day in the Bloggers Lounge, which most of the folks I’ve connected with online over the last many years. The lounge is set up with wired Internet and power for everyone who comes in, and there’s a bookable space for podcasting and videocasting or recording shows. Altogether, it’s a great resource for bloggers as they create content and network with each other. ...
Read MoreMinneBar 2008 – Recap
I was at MinneBar 2008 on Saturday and had another great experience. Good people talking about Web2 development & design. Peter Fleck and I also were able to present a session on “This Think Called Twitter” where we got the group talking about some of the social web. Lots of great new Twitter friends to talk and work with in my hometown of Minneapolis! For all the great organizational efforts of everyone at MinneBar, the U of M did a money grab and kept the WiFi closed. It was the only negative of the entire unconference. Too bad – I could...
Read MoreMinneBar – BarCamp Minnesota
I’ll be at MinneBar for most of the day today, so if you’re a Web2 developer, designer, thinker, head on over. The event is free and has several breakout sessions. I’ll be co-facilitating a session called This Thing called Twitter on Twitter & the Social Web with Peter Fleck of the U of M. See you...
Read MoreWhy Chris Garrett does NOT suck at speaking
Sitting here at SOBCon08 and Chris Garrett just finished his session “More Bang from Your Blog”. His delivery of his presentation helped identify direction and focus for many of us who struggle in creating good content. The challenge at the end of the session was to create a 5-minute post, something that Chris used during his presentation. You can find Chris Garrett at...
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Rick Mahn is the Founder of SMBMSP, and Principal of Rick Mahn & Associates. With two decades in Information Technologies and Social Media Architect, Rick connects people & organizations by helping them embrace open interaction and renewed commitment to each other.Learn more about Rick.
