At the chamber we are always working on ways to promote our members and their businesses. A part of doing that is to help local businesses get acquainted with social networking and comfortable using onlin
e tools. Although we do believe that these tools can be a huge asset to business there are also things that you need to be cautious of when participating in online engagement. For example, do 
you really want everyone knowing that your “leaving for Hawaii, can’t wait for the entire week off!”? When in reality, the message you are sending to any criminal is “My house will be empty for the entire week, feel free to take all my valuables!”.
There are many tips and tricks for protecting yourself online and we are excited present an expert on this topic to present at the January Business Roundtable. On January 20th, Jeff Sypersma Supervisor of Technology Support with the Northwest Area Education Agency (AEA), will speak to Chamber members and their guests on practical ways to protect yourself on social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and others. He will also be talking about what NOT to do on theses applications as well as how to avoid getting your account hacked. Decided not to use Twitter or Facebook? Not a problem, he will also be informing the group on business uses for Google Docs, Polleverywhere, and Skype. You never know when you may be able to learn a little, save a little and enjoy yourself.
This presentation will be held at the Siouxland Chamber on Jan, 20th from 11:30-1:30 and is free to all chamber members. There is a charge of $75 for non chamber members. Lunch will be available for $7. Please RSVP to nthompson@siouxlandchamber.com as seating is limited. Hope to see you there!
-Beth Trejo, Director of Investor Relations, Siouxland Chamber
