GeekfestPosted by Grow Bloomington on August 15th, 2008 |
Bloomingfoods Market and Deli is proud to announce it’s participation in the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) event called “Geekfest”, on September 24, 25, 26th at the Bloomington Convention Center. Being a NCGA event, and our co-op is extremely pleased that Bloomington was chosen as the location for this exciting national conference. Bloomingfoods would also like to express it’s thanks to Hanapin Marketing of Bloomington, for their role in supporting the event in conjunction with Bloomingfoods, as well.
Geekfest is a 3-day technology event that explores the use of computer technology and the internet in retail grocery operations, Geekfest will be attended by staff members of natural food co-ops across the country who are networked through the NCGA. Using their retail sector as a dynamic example, presenters will explore topics of interest co-op staff who want to indulge and develop their inner geek. Topics will include building a strong IT infrastructure, and using emerging social media to develop your business. Hanapin Marketing will present strategies and tips for building and promoting business relationships through podcasting, blogs, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). We will record and podcast most of the presentations, in cooperation with Bloomingfoods.
Also, Bloomingfoods is happy to sponsor Hanapin’s monthly “Internetworking” Seminars. Hanapin is offering these presentations in support of teaching how to optimize your business website. You can get more information, RSVP at HANPIN MARKIETING INTERNETWORKING or just show up at 501 N. Morton, at the I.U. Research Park, on the north end of the Showers building, the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 am. The next presentation will be given by Joe Kerschbaum, Senior Search Marketing Consultant on September 3rd, entitled “To Blog or Not to Blog”. These presentations are free to the general public.
