Here at the Chamber, we have been tweeting at Twitter for several months. We’ll be the first ones to admit that just about the time we start understanding what it all means, another rule, symbol or trend emerges. Now, not only is it important to learn Twitter, but the many applications that go along side this social media phenomenon. One of the comments that I hear most often is from businesses is “Why should MY company or business use Twitter, I don’t care who is [going to school to pick up the kids].” It’s true, there are many situations where Twitter can be a huge waste of time and not relevant to use during the workday. However, there are also a lot of very useful ways for businesses to take advantage of this free and viral marketing tool.
RT # @ ?!? What does it all mean? Mashable (a social media site) has put together the Twitter Guide Book. The guide offers resources for beginners to experts and covers topics such as managing your Twitter stream to promoting your business.
Beth Trejo, Director of Investor Relations, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
off at 
Perkins Downtown Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday a ribbon cutting was held for the downtown 
for the new building and location (500 main street) of the 
Ramada Ribbon Cutting and Open House: Thursday 
ribbon cutting for their recent move to Southern Hills Mall. This scrapbooker’s store features products unique to Sioux City including local schools, 
warmer each day. At first I thought this was my intern test, you know subjecting me to the harsh elements of office life. Turns out the air conditioning is broken. I’ve been sweating it out all week, but we’re finally caving in. The Chamber will be closing at noon today. We will reopen Monday at 8:00 a.m. Keep your fingers crossed that everything goes right and we once again have air at the end of next week. Most meetings scheduled here for next week have been moved to an off site location, we won’t subject our guests to this heat. Give Mary a call at the Chamber (255-7903) if you have questions about where your meeting will be held.
