In recent months, the Metro Chamber has been communicating through social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and You Tube. For the first time, social media sites were used to connect Cap-to-Cap participants, as well as non-participants from as far as North Carolina. The Metro Chamber was able to share photos, event updates and successful meeting outcomes in real time. Media outlets like NewsTalk 1530 KFBK and KCRA Channel 3 were promoting our presence on these social websites so their audiences could follow the progress.
   Now, the Metro Chamber has created a resource page on our website that educates members about the use of social media websites. Check out this brief overview as it provides simple steps to create profiles and better communicate for business success. Get more from your membership by connecting with members and the Metro Chamber on the following networks:

• Facebook.com—Sacramento Metro Chamber group page and fan page (must be a Facebook user to view).

• Twitter.com—Follow updates of Metro_Chamber

• Linked In—Sacramento Metro Chamber group page

   “Social media use for brand messaging, networking, media outreach and program promotion is a dynamic and broad-reaching new tool,” said Ingrid Nurse Foster, vice president of communications for the Metro Chamber. “Facebook and Twitter were fantastic for our Cap-to-Cap efforts this year. We plan on their continued use in our organizational messaging and encourage businesses to investigate how they can benefit from the use of these social networks as well.”
   There will also be a FREE Business Builder workshop presented by Rebel PR’s Tony Estigoy on June 18 at the Metro Chamber. Tony will walk you through the basics and how to make an impact on your business. For more information about the class and to register, click here.