FREE Simulcast of the "Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good" Conference from the University of Richmond on July 24th at the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell.

Attend the Southside simulcast of this groundbreaking event to learn about the role of emerging technology in supporting your mission to create social change and transform communities.

ConnectSouthside is joining with ConnectNetwork, the University of Richmond Jepson School of Leadership Studies and the Communications Department, to bring this important conference to the Southside region.

The morning conference, originating from the University of Richmond will be broadcast in its entirety including presenters:

Gradon Tripp, founder of the Boston-based Social Media for Social Change and account executive at Firstgiving, an organization that helps raise money online for nonprofit organizations; Dr. Nancy B. Stutts, executive director of The Connect Network; Dean Sandra J. Peart of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies; Jon Newman, partner and co-founder of the Hodges Partnership; and Cynthia Price, director of communications for the Christian Children's Fund--which is launching a new brand and a communications structure that relies heavily on new media. Panelists include: Aaron Dotson, principal and creative strategist for Elevation, an advertising and design firm; Conaway B. Haskins, III, state director for the office of Sen. Jim Webb; Scott Pharr, co-owner of PharrOut, a communications/Web development firm.

The Southside simulcast will be moderated by Rebecca Eisenman, ConnectSouthside Coordinator. Questions will be "tweeted" directly from Southside directly to the conference.

Southside Lunch Discussion "Putting Social Media to Use for You" will be lead by Kendall Morris, emerging media specialist at PUNCH communications and design firm. Ms. Morris helps clients integrate social marketing tools like Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter into their organization's marketing plans.

This conference and lunch discussion is for decision-making representatives of nonprofits and government agencies. The simulcast event is from 8:30 - 12:30, and is free with pre-registration requested. The lunchtime discussion is from 12:30 - 1:30 and includes a box lunch ($10 charge). Pre-registration required.

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