This week I’m traveling to the Twin Cities for two events. I enjoy connecting with my ‘local’ social media people, but they’re 4.5 hrs away! It’s a bit of a drive.

I’m proud of how the Twin Cities group has grown.  There are over 500 people in the Social Media Breakfast Ning Community. That is so awesome! and it’s fun to visit with them because they’re from such diverse backgrounds.

Tomorrow night I’m connecting with friends that I’ve gotten to know on Twitter. @ArikHanson has been such a rawk star! He’s actively involved in the PR world. And @tkpLeslie (Leslie Carothers) & I connected last fall, but have yet to meet in person. My husband  & I enjoyed a Greek restaurant in Victoria, BC, so we’re meeting at one in the Minneapolis.

Minnesota is a really progressive state. It’s home to some great brands: Best Buy, 3M, General Mills, etc. We have a lot of things happening here.

On Wednesday morning we’re having MSP Social Media Breakfast from 8 – 10 am. We’re going to do a panel on Community Managers. You don’t want to miss it because we’re going to kick up the bacon quite a few notches. Come for some great conversation! Albert Maruggi is looking for controversy. (those words are sort of related, but I agreed to appease).

During the day I’m going to be meeting & training to some of our @Techrigy customers. It will be great to connect with them in person.

Then on Wednesday evening I’ll be on a panel at a MIMA event (Minnesota Interactive Marketing Agency). Again, the topic is community managers and we’ll have Paula Berg, from Southwest Airlines, our own Rick Mahn, and Gary Koehling, Best Buy Blue Shirt Nation. And Albert Maruggi will be leading the discussion. It should be quite informative!

So my maps are all printed & I’m ready for the trek to the big city. :) Thursday will find us having lunch with my sister and a bit of shopping.

If you’re in the Twin Cities area you definitely need to attend one of the events. Join us for breakfast or dinner!