23 years of loving the internet

Self-taught web developer

Love road trips, hate to fly

CEO of a brand spanking new civic tech startup

• What’s a connected city?

• Why should we care?

• 7 Things Cities Should Be Using Social Media For Right Now (aka how to actually make it work)

• Why being connected is good for your development plans

I swear that I’m the only slide with bullets.

Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because and only when, they

are created by everybody.

– Jane Jacobs

A connected city is one that participates in and encourages two-way communication via a

healthy mix of platforms to get citizens and business owners fully vested and engaged in

the city’s legislative, cultural, recreational, and economic life.

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Social networks are excellent sources for market and perception research for nearly all demographics – in their own words.

Opportunities like these are hard to come byusing paper-pencil surveys.

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What effect does availability and cost of broadband internet have on urban revitalization?

How does the digital connectivity and engagement of city officials affect perception among residents, visitors, and investors?

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We help small cities update their communication infrastructure to improve quality of life for residents and business owners, then capitalize on those improvements

by sharing their unique story to build profitable relationships.

Web Design & Development

Social Media Marketing

Business Event Marketing

Community Branding

Event Technology

Consumer Research & Perception Studies

Innovation Hub Development

Graphic Design

Photography & Videography

Software & Social Media Training

Program Development & Management

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