We’re having our ‘breakfast’ in the evening again – we’re just that laid back! If you live within a drivable distance to Bellingham, please come join us on Wednesday, April 14th from 6-8pm for Bellingham Social Media ‘Breakfast’ in the evening, hosted by Glow Nightclub and presented by the Bellingham Social Media group.

Our first two events have generated a TON of interest! A lot of folks have been eager to learn ‘what’s next’ for this group, and our speaker this month is sure to help us figure that out…

Get ready, ‘cuz we’re gonna rock: our guest presenter for April is Tac Anderson, Digital Consulting Director at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide. Tac is a master at demonstrating how social media can be used as a catalyst for economic development. In 2007, he started the TechBoise blog with one goal: to give a voice to the small but growing tech community. Between the blog and monthly events, TechBoise was able to bring the business people and the geeks together and things started to happen. Over the next 2 1/2 years Tac helped launch IgniteBoise, served as the Entrepreneur in residence at the local VC firm Highway 12 ventures, and helped start The Watercooler, Boise’s first business incubator, among many, many other things. TechBoise, the events, IgniteBoise and The WaterCooler are all still going strong even after Tac relocated to Seattle. Come learn how social media was a major part of bringing all these things together.

Meeting timeline:

• 6:00pm – 6:45pm: arrival, network, get something to eat & drink, grab a seat
• 6:45pm – 6:50pm: introductions – hosts & speakers
• 6:50pm – 7:35pm: speaker presentation
• 7:35pm – 7:45pm: Q&A
• 7:45pm – whenever: wrap-up & more networking – please stick around and check out Glow or head downstairs to Bob’s Burger and Brew for some dinner!

Tickets will be available for the first 75 registrants. A wait list registration will open after those slots are filled, should someone be unable to attend. Cost to attend the event will be $5 + a $1.26 ticket fee (or $10 at the door) and will cover a complimentary selection of light appetizers and snacks. Drinks will be available at the bar for an additional cost. Water will be available at no charge.

Parking downtown is free after 6pm. Best place to park will be on/around Railroad Ave. **Glow is on the 2nd floor. There is an elevator, so if you need to use it to get upstairs, please let us know

RSVP for the Bellingham Social Media event

• Bellingham Social Media’s Facebook page
• @SMBellingham and #SMBellingham hashtag on Twitter
• Bellingham posts on the official Social Media Breakfast website

Tac Anderson is the Digital Consulting Director with the Studio D group at at Waggener Edstrom. In his previous role, he worked at Hewlett-Packard managing both internal and external social media initiatives. One of Tac’s projects there was featured in the Harvard Business Review book, Groundswell.
Tac has been actively engaged in social media marketing for the last five years. He’s a regular public speaker and blogs at NewCommBiz.com.
Tac has a BA in Communications and an MBA from Boise State University. He currently lives in the Seattle area with his wife and 3 children.

Tac has been passionately involved in “computer mediated communications” since the mid 90′s. Now called “New Media”, he is even more passionate about this accelerated form of communication.

About Glow:

Glow Nightclub, owned by Pete Wasley, is the club that occupies the glassed-in, 4,500 square foot space at 202 East Holly St., just above Bob’s Burgers. A classy yet unpretentious night spot, it boasts a gorgeous view over downtown into Bellingham Bay and has been a breath of fresh air to Bellingham nightlife. The club plays a blend of music from the ’80s and ’90s, as well as hip-hop and top-40 hits.