Educational Forum: How to Leverage Your Social Networks within the Government Contracting Community (Members Only)

It is a myth to say that the government doesn't utilize social media tools; in fact, in the age of transparency, social media has exploded within government agencies. With that said, the tools can be very effective within the government contracting space, as long as you know how to use them to your advantage. From LinkedIn, blogging, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and everything in between, Elizabeth Shea, President and CEO of SpeakerBox Communications, will lead a discussion that will explore the variety of social channels and demonstrate tips and tricks for sharing your voice and enriching professional relationships. SECAF members are invited to join us on August 24, 2012 at The Tower Club Tysons Corner for an opportunity to understand how to connect and engage using this powerful communications vehicle.

Why social media? What are the tools?
How can you leverage social media to network and expand business into government agencies and to other teaming partners?
How do your find your audience? Who's listening?
What are the tips and tricks for getting the most of of your social media efforts?

Speaker and Presenter Information

Elizabeth Shea, President and CEO of SpeakerBox Communications, leverages nearly twenty years experience in the technology industry to provide strategic oversight and counsel to the array of high-growth and mid-market companies she serves in her business. Shea�s interest in technology innovation and emerging technologies began in the 1980s at Apple Computer in Silicon Valley, and carried through several technology start-ups. After relocating to the east coast in 1992, Shea worked with leading integrators and government resellers, including Falcon Microsystems, EdgeMark Systems and I-Net. Shea is a graduate of Santa ClaraUniversity's Leavey School of Business with a degree in marketing.