Making A Difference

My Kids Learned The Econ Lesson

The Erickson's September Electric Bill

September Electric Bill

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GiveCamp 2009 Cincinnati Sattellite

A movement is afoot in regional technology circles to find opportunities to give back to the community. The goals include helping non-profits gain a technical foothold where they otherwise might not have the resources to do so as well as provide technologists the chance to work closely with folks they may not regularly come in contact with. From the GiveCamp site: Read the rest of this entry »

Jory Des Jardins and Cincy Social Media

I gotta say that Thursday was a great day. And, believe it or not, Empower Media Marketing (@EmpowerMM) had a huge roll to play in this. First, I serve as director for a local chapter of HOPE worldwide here in Cincinnati. The great folks at Empower held a fund raiser and food drive to help HOPE worldwide Cincinnati Chapter feed needy families over the holidays. In one hour they raised enough to provide holiday dinners for 8 families. Awesome. Then Empower hosted Cincy Social Media that evening and really hit a home run with Jory Des Jardins (@JoryDJ).

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Econ Lessons for My Kids

My oldest daughter is 13 years old. Walking into the bathroom after her is like walking into a data center as they’re pulling cable. Wires everywhere. Terminating in flat irons, curling irons, curlers, and myriad other energy sucking devices. Only 5 more years to go. Hopefully. But then two other sisters wait to follow in her footsteps.

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It’s Been A Great Year

Well, I have about 3 weeks left in my tenure as a CINNUG director. For the last year I’veĀ  been the defacto marketing director with the group, communicating with sponsors, conducting market surveys, gathering content and writing and distributing newsletters. I’d like to think that my contributions have contributed to the 20% increase in attendance in 2009.

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