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Highlights From The Social Media Strategies Summit Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago

Attending and speaking at a quality conference every few months is fantastic for putting things into perspective and getting the creative juices flowing. From meeting intelligent, enthusiastic professionals, to learning the best practices of dynamic companies, social media conferences are both educational and inspirational. At GSMI’s recent Social Media Strategies Summit in Chicago, I was fortunate to be one of the morning keynote speakers, but also gained many valuable learning’s to share with my favorite blog readers.

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Boston: Five Reasons You Should Volunteer for the Boston Marathon Next Year

Editor’s note: In honor of my 5th anniversary volunteering for the Boston Marathon, I am re-publishing a blog entry that I wrote in 2010 about five reasons why you should volunteer for the Boston Marathon. Volunteering continues a great experience and I would recommend signing up to anyone who is interested!

Every year the Boston Marathon rolls into town and takes over the city. As thousands line up along the course to watch the runners make their way into Boston, it’s very easy to get swept up in the excitement of the race. For the past five years, I’ve volunteered for the Boston Marathon and think it’s one of the better ways to enjoy the race.

Here are five reasons why you should consider volunteering for the Boston Marathon next year:

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Saturday, Dec. 10: Eat Boutique Holiday Local Market and SoWa Holiday Market

‘Tis the season for fun and festive events. Fresh off a lovely wedding in New Hampshire at a cozy venue complete with a roaring fire, 15 foot Christmas tree and rustic-chic holiday decorations galore, I’m ready to embrace the holiday season. Lucky for me (and you!), there are two great holiday themed local markets to enjoy this weekend: The Eat Boutique Holiday Local Market and SoWa Holiday Market.

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Highlights From GSMI’s Social Media Strategies Summit (SMSS) in Boston

Last week was very busy – the good kind of busy. The kind of busy that results in a satisfying sense of accomplishment. I was fortunate to speak (twice!) at and attend GSMI’s Social Media Strategies Summit in Boston. Featuring dynamic social media experts from across the country, I spent three days meeting new people and catching up with industry friends, all while soaking up as much as possible.

As someone who considers herself to be a lifelong learner, I love the educational yet inspirational nature of a good conference. Through the conference, I was able to meet and re-connect with some amazing people from the Boston Celtics, Definition 6, Intel, NCAA, Mercedes-Benz, Panera Bread, Seven for All Mankind, Silk/White Wave Foods, and many more.

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Saturday, July 9: The Greenway Open Market Debuts in Boston

Greenway Open Market

There’s a new market in town! Weekends in the city were made for strolling and this Saturday, July 9, Bostonians can kick off their weekend with a proper wander around the Greenway Open Market. Open between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. along the stretch of parks between Surface Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and High Street, the Greenway Open Market is organized by the same folks who brought the amazing SoWa Open Market to Beantown.

Therefore, it’s no surprise that this new market plans to take a page from their successful South End sibling with an array of art and craft vendors, plus several food trucks. As someone who was there when the Greenway first opened (while hosting an event for a former employer in the Chinatown park), I’m especially excited to see how the market is set up. Tip: the Haymarket Open Air Market is also nearby if you’re looking for a fresh fruit and veggie fix!

The Greenway Open Market will be open every Saturday from 11am-4pm through September 17, while the SoWa Open Market will continue to rule Sundays from 10am-4pm through the end of October.