IT in the D

IT in the D, Episode 12, full episode...

IT in the D is joined by Mark Stanislav of Duo Security. Over the course of this episode, we talk security basics, two factor authentication, recap our Pink Slip Party event at Saint Andrews Hall on 9/19, and give away the free training class from New Horizons.

The Pink Slip Party Recap: http://www.ITinTheD.com/6314/919-pink-slip-party-recap/

Photos from the Pink Slip Party are live on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ITintheD

Mark Stanislav can be found on LinkedIn here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mstanislav

Duo Security: https://www.duosecurity.com/

The Duo Security event on two factor authentication with Girl Develop It - Detroit: http://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Detroit/events/137213652/

Our Pink Slip Party sponsors:

Arrow Strategies - http://www.arrowstrategies.com/ - should be a familiar name to most people at our events.  They've been heavily involved with us for years, and were sponsors the first time we hit Saint Andrews Hall on 3/13/13.  Additionally, Steve Gaura was on our IT in the D show a few weeks ago, and you can catch what he had to say about the industry as a whole, the types of positions his company is always looking to fill, and more over at http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/it-in-the-d-show-archives/episode-9-arrow-strategies-and-yelp/  Steve in particular is truly part of the "core" of what our group is and does, so always keep him and Arrow Strategies in mind when you're looking.

Brightwing - http://www.gobrightwing.com/ - was also a sponsor back on 3/13/13, and had a great group of folks there last night as well.  Additionally, Russ Dotson has been a crucial part of our Support The Troops activities over the past few years, and was a guest on our very first installment of the IT in the D show.  You can listen to that episode here - http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/it-in-the-d-show-archives/episode-1-june-03-2013/, and then another when April and Elyse popped in over at http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/it-in-the-d-show-archives/episode-8-august-5-2013/

Strategic Staffing Solutions - http://www.strategicstaff.com/ - is a relative newcomer to our events, but that doesn't make us any less grateful or appreciative for their support of what we do.  They're based downtown right off Campus Martius, and even though you don't hear as much about them as you do some of the other companies that are located in that same circle, they're doing really great things and always looking for great people.

Logicalis - http://www.us.logicalis.com/ - is also fairly new to our events, but they're getting more engaged ever since a long-time member of ours who has been coming to our events for quite some time took a job there earlier this year.  They specialize in global virtualization solutions, and have some really cool offerings.  They're also looking for some bright minds to join their team, so give them a look and keep them in mind.

MEDC - http://www.michiganbusiness.org/ - we do a lot with MEDC, not necessarily as a part of "ITinTheD.org events", but Bob and I have spoken at a number of their Shifting Gears classes and really enjoy doing our part to help people in career transition with our 10 Commandments of Networking presentation.  MEDC is far more than just the Shifting Gears program though, and they have a lot of great things going on all across the state in a number of capacities.

New Horizons - http://nhgreatlakes.com/ - has been coming to our events forever, and they've helped literally hundreds of our folks find grant funding for training classes.  So it wasn't really a surprise that they wanted to get involved, and they did so in a great way - one attendee at our event last night is now the winner of a free technical training class!  Want to find out if you're the winner?  Listen to our IT in the D show live on Monday night as they'll be in-studio with us to make the announcement.

The Great Lakes Technology Showcase - http://www.greatlakestechshow.com/ - will be taking place November 4-6, 2013, and is focused heavily on the telecommunications industry.  If that's in your line of work or area of interest, be sure to check them out.

Bartech - http://www.bartechgroup.com - has been coming to our events for years as well, with different people taking point as recruiters move between companies just like the rest of us in the information technology field.  Always looking to hire talented people into new positions, definitely give them a call as you're starting to look.

IT in the D, Episode 12, full episode… IT in the D is joined by Mark Stanislav of Duo Security. Over the course of this episode, we talk security basics, two factor authentication, recap our Pink Slip Party event at Saint Andrews Hall on 9/19, and give away the free training class from New Horizons. The Pink Slip Party Recap: http://www.ITinTheD.com/6314/919-pink-slip-party-recap/ Photos from the Pink Slip Party are live on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ITintheD Mark Stanislav can be found on LinkedIn here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mstanislav Duo Security: https://www.duosecurity.com/ The Duo Security event on two factor authentication with Girl Develop It – Detroit: http://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-Detroit/events/137213652/ Our Pink Slip Party sponsors: Arrow Strategies – http://www.arrowstrategies.com/ – should be a familiar name to most people at our events.  They’ve been heavily involved with us for years, and were sponsors the first time we hit Saint Andrews Hall on 3/13/13.  Additionally, Steve Gaura was on our IT in the D show a few weeks ago, and you can catch what he had to say about the industry as a whole, the types of positions his company is always looking to fill, and more over at http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/it-in-the-d-show-archives/episode-9-arrow-strategies-and-yelp/  Steve in particular is truly part of the “core” of what our group is and does, so always keep him and Arrow Strategies in mind when you’re looking. Brightwing – http://www.gobrightwing.com/ – was also a sponsor back on 3/13/13, and had a great group of folks there last night as well.  Additionally, Russ Dotson has been a crucial part of our Support The Troops activities over the past few years, and was a guest on our very first installment of the IT in the D show.  You can listen to that episode here – http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/it-in-the-d-show-archives/episode-1-june-03-2013/, and then another when April and Elyse popped in over at http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/it-in-the-d-show-archives/episode-8-august-5-2013/ Strategic Staffing Solutions – http://www.strategicstaff.com/ – is a relative newcomer to our events, but that doesn’t make us any less grateful or appreciative for their support of what we do.  They’re based downtown right off Campus Martius, and even though you don’t hear as much about them as you do some of the other companies that are located in that same circle, they’re doing really great things and always looking for great people. Logicalis – http://www.us.logicalis.com/ – is also fairly new to our events, but they’re getting more engaged ever since a long-time member of ours who has been coming to our events for quite some time took a job there earlier this year.  They specialize in global virtualization solutions, and have some really cool offerings.  They’re also looking for some bright minds to join their team, so give them a look and keep them in mind. MEDC – http://www.michiganbusiness.org/ – we do a lot with MEDC, not necessarily as a part of “ITinTheD.org events”, but Bob and I have spoken at a number of their Shifting Gears classes and really enjoy doing our part to help people in career transition with our 10 Commandments of Networking presentation.  MEDC is far more than just the Shifting Gears program though, and they have a lot of great things going on all across the state in a number of capacities. New Horizons – http://nhgreatlakes.com/ – has been coming to our events forever, and they’ve helped literally hundreds of our folks find grant funding for training classes.  So it wasn’t really a surprise that they wanted to get involved, and they did so in a great way – one attendee at our event last night is now the winner of a free technical training class!  Want to find out if you’re the winner?  Listen to our IT in the D show live on Monday night as they’ll be in-studio with us to make the announcement. The Great Lakes Technology Showcase – http://www.greatlakestechshow.

IT in the D, Episode 11, full episode...

IT in the D chats with Brad from Grand Circus, Jay from Ann Arbor Give Camp, and all about our Pink Slip Party.

As a reminder, our Pink Slip Party is Thursday night, the open house at Grand Circus is Friday from 11:30am to 6pm, and Ann Arbor Give Camp runs all weekend starting Friday.

Links from tonight's show:

Our Pink Slip Party: http://www.ITinTheD.com/meet/

Grand Circus: http://www.GrandCircus.co

Ann Arbor Give Camp: http://www.AnnArborGiveCamp.org

IT in the D, Episode 11, full episode… IT in the D chats with Brad from Grand Circus, Jay from Ann Arbor Give Camp, and all about our Pink Slip Party. As a reminder, our Pink Slip Party is Thursday night, the open house at Grand Circus is Friday from 11:30am to 6pm, and Ann Arbor Give Camp runs all weekend starting Friday. Links from tonight’s show: Our Pink Slip Party: http://www.ITinTheD.com/meet/ Grand Circus: http://www.GrandCircus.co Ann Arbor Give Camp: http://www.AnnArborGiveCamp.org

[editorial note: This is the original version, as published back in July of 2009.  As with all good things, it's been updated over time.  You can find the most recent version here: http://www.ITinTheD.com/2697/the-new-and-improved-10-commandments-of-networking/ ]

As I sit here watching History of the World, Part 1 for, oh, it must be the 8,173rd time...it dawned on me.

If Mel Brooks can use the Ten Commandments to completely crack me up every time I watch his film, then surely I can use them to help those asking "What's networking?"

(it's when a bunch of people get together with a common purpose...and, I know...don't call you "Shirley")

Yeah, sorry.  I watched Airplane!, too.

Anyway, so as I sit here answering emails from folks after our last networking event on the 16th and those starting to filter in about our Pink Slip Party on August 27th (and, yes, watching old comedies that I've seen a bajillion times), I thought I would take the time to put my thoughts towards another Don't Be That Guy blog entry...because as Mel would surely agree...we've all met That Guy that breaks them.  And so I give unto you these fifteen...[shatter]...oops...ten.  Yes, TEN Commandments...for all to obey.

(and if you don't catch that reference, do yourself...and me...a favor.  go rent History of the World, Part 1.  Immediately)

1.  Thou Shall Understand The Importance Of Networking. This one blows up in people's faces.  A lot.  We all know "That Guy".  The person that you've tried to get out to a networking event (ours or another) so that they can meet people.  Or maybe you just wanted to get them out for drinks with a few people from work.  Or maybe there's a recruiter that you invited them to come along for lunch and meet.  But they always have a reason not to go.  They're too busy.  There's too much work.  There's something else that needs to be done.  They don't want to.  Whatever the reason...they never seem to make it.  And then...and this happens so many times...suddenly they need to network.  They get fired.  They get laid off.  The company closed.  Whatever the reason...now they're the ones ringing your phone off the hook and filling up your inbox asking when the next event is, or can they have the name of that recruiter again?  The one that always comes to mind for me is a guy that I tried to talk into coming to a ITintheD.com event for seven months, and he always had a reason that he couldn't make it.  And then he got fired.  At the end of the day on the very day that his wife went into labor.  Guess who called me from the parking lot of the hospital the next morning as he drank a coffee after watching his son come into the world to make sure that the ITintheD.com event was still taking place the next night?  Bingo.

2.  Beware of False Prophets. There are many kinds of networking events out there.  Some are designed to help you find jobs.  Some are designed to convince you to cash out your savings to start selling some freaky new juice to your friends and co-workers.  Some are designed to be a support group to let you talk with other unemployed folks to compare notes.  Some are introductory events for multi-level marketing "systems".  Don't get us wrong - if those events are what you're looking for, then we hope they work out for the best for you.  Just make sure you know what you're getting yourself into beforehand.  Just because they call themselves a "networking event", or "Job Fair" or even a "Pink Slip Party" doesn't mean that they're what you're looking for.  We've all made the mistake of not asking enough questions before attending an event...and it usually doesn't turn out well.  Remember - if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is, and don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to in order to feel comfortable before showing up.  Especially when you're in an immediate need, there's nothing worse than having your time wasted.

3.  Thou Shall Not Lie a.k.a. "Be Yourself". Sounds really simple, but you'd be amazed (at least we are) how hard it can be for some people sometimes to just simply be honest.  Whether it's being unable to tell a recruiter that you're a square instead of a triangle, or someone that deliberately misleads others about the scope, purpose, or intent of their events...when we either witness these things first-hand or have stories relayed to us, well, it just makes us shake our heads and saddens us.  Partly because it casts a shadow over what we try and do with our events, but mostly because it's inevitably wasted someone else's time, or, even worse, turned them off to the concept of networking completely.  For instance, we've had people ask us - "Were there really that many people at your Pink Slip Party in May?", and we can honestly say "Yes, there were.  Here are the videos from ABC, NBC and FOX that will show you how packed the place was."  Or they'll ask "Did people really get hired from your event?", and we can honestly say "Yes, people really do find jobs at ITintheD.com events.  There are notes from them on our site, we've met them in person, and, well, if you don't want to take our word for it, feel free to show up at our next event and we'll let you ask the recruiters that hired people themselves...or, heck, if they're there again, you can talk with the people that found jobs themselves, too.  Or if you don't want to show up, drop me an email and I'm more than happy to put you in touch with those recruiters."  Really, we are who we say we are...complete with being absolutely surprised by the results ourselves sometimes, too.  [shrug] Just be honest.  You'll have less random things to remember...and, really, couldn't that space in your brain be better used for things like movie quotes?

4.  Thou Shall Remember To Keep It In Perspective. You probably won't find a job when you walk in to your first networking event.  Remember Commandment #1, after all - networking is important, and anything important tends to take a little time.  You might meet the recruiter that will work with you in the coming weeks to help you get a job, or you might just meet a few people that can at least help point you in the right direction.  If you walk into your first meeting expecting to walk out with a job offer, you're probably going to walk out ticked off...and none of us wants that.  Have reasonable goals in mind for it...something like "I'm going to make one contact tonight that can help me in my job search" or "I'm going to meet someone in my field that can help me".  Or, heck...come to one of our events and aim low - start with "I'm going to introduce myself to Bob, Dave or Jeff and tell them what I'm looking for and let them figure out who I should talk to."  At least then I could guarantee that you'll walk out feeling like you've accomplished something.

5.  Thou Shall Honor The Event. And by "honor", I don't mean "worship"...I mean "don't give the organizers a migraine".  As the title goes...Don't Be That Guy.  Don't show up at networking event that says "No multi-level marketing" wanting to talk about the "system" you've bought into.  Unless you're going to an event that explicitly allows such things, if you insist on doing so anyway, you're basically turning yourself into the human equivalent of a spam email...and we all know how popular those are.  They wind up in the trash, and we all do everything we can to ever keep them from showing up ever again.  The same goes for attendees and job seekers, too - don't broadcast that you're holding a huge event looking to help people find jobs and have them walk into a sales ambush for your pyramid scheme or an open house for you to cherry pick.

6.  Thou Shall Not Steal. We all know competition is fierce and that the market sucks right now.  We get it.  However, that doesn't mean that you should show up at a networking event looking to play James Bond and steal positions that other companies are recruiting for, or try and torpedo a conversation that someone's having just to get your foot in the door.  Take the high road, be the bigger person, and things will roll your way.  It's the natural way of the universe.  There are plenty of undiscovered or undeveloped concepts out there. Find one, take it and run like hell with it. There are a ton of clients out there that need help...be the office hero and get out there and find them. There are plenty of employers out there that need someone that's outgoing...or introverted. DBA's and BA's. Architects and entry level developers. They're out there, so there's no sense pretending to be something you're not.

7.  Thou Shall Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Group. As we said before, there are a lot of networking groups out there - a lot of them do similar things, and a lot of them to very, very different things.  If you're an event organizer, be happy and proud of what your group is and does - let it stand on it's own two feet and grow.  If you're an event participant, same thing!  Let it be what it is, and what it will be, and don't "push" too hard.  Also see Commandment #3 - don't lie.  It's okay if your group isn't that big...hell, there are groups floating around with thousands of members that we'd love to say we had, too!.  It's okay if your group isn't doing what you want it to do yet, or isn't what you want it to be yet.  It is.  I mean, ITintheD's origin stems from wanting to have a beer once a month with like minded individuals while trying to avoid "That Guy" that populated so many other events we walked into.  But...we listened to our attendees, and we paid attention to what was going on around us, and we're happy with what we're doing and the evolution of the group so far, and where we think it's going.  That's the beauty of networking - if you don't like what one group does, join another.  Get more involved with the group you're already in and try and steer it in the direction you think it should...and if it's not going to happen?...

Could not possibly have asked for a better group to have in-studio with us last night.

Hatch Detroit and their four finalists. Michipreneur. Bamboo Detroit. Beacon Hill Staffing.

Great show, awesome conversations, and very cool to hear about some things going on around the city...

In our opening segment, we kick things off with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit, Amanda Lewan of Michipreneur and Bamboo Detroit, and Steven Urenda of Beacon Hill Staffing.

Hatch Detroit is running a contest for entrepreneurs in the area, with the winner getting $50,000 to open up a storefront in Detroit. The final four contestants join us in-studio during our second and third segments, because the public gets to vote on who that winner will be. But to start off, Vittoria tells us a little bit about the background of the contest, how people got involved, the process of narrowing down the entries and how they got down to this final four.

Michipreneur is a great online resource for entrepreneurs and business types here in the southeast Michigan area, and Bamboo Detroit is a new coworking space open downtown where you can grab a desk and other office amenities.

In our second segment, we keep Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit and Amanda Lewan of Michipreneur with us, and we bring in the first pair of finalists for the Hatch Detroit $50,000 grand prize - Batch Brewing Company and HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters.

In our third segment, we still have with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit and Amanda Lewan with us, and we bring in the other pair of finalists for the Hatch Detroit $50,000 grand prize.  Corktown Cinema and Spielhaus Toys.

In our final segment, we wrapped up a bit with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit talking about the voting process to see which of the four finalists will walk away with the $50,000 prize, chatted with Amanda Lewan about both Michipreneur and Bamboo Detroit, and finally managed to sneak Steve Urenda from Beacon Hill Staffing back into the conversation.

About Hatch Detroit: http://www.HatchDetroit.com

Founded in 2011 by Ted Balowski and Nick Gorga-two passionate lovers of Detroit- Hatch Detroit was created to give others the opportunity to have a role in the redevelopment of Detroit. The Contest was built on an idea called “Crowd Entrepreneurship” where average citizens have a role in voting for the type of retail they want in their community, and determining the winner of the Hatch Contest. Since 2011, two winners have been announced, and several semi-finalists are in the process of opening.

Now in its third year, Hatch Detroit has expanded its retail role into six neighborhoods in Detroit as part of the Detroit Lion’s Living for the City Initiative. Hatch Detroit will be partnering with local Community Development Corporations (CDC’s) to determine an area of focus that works within the community’s masterplan for its retail strip. Examples include improvements in signage, interior lighting, window displays, and outdoor beautification projects all geared to improving retail.

About Michipreneur: http://www.michipreneur.com

Michigan innovation has a rich and interesting history in our great state. We’re here to help publish news and resources aimed to continue to foster Michigan innovation.

Michipreneur is an online publication built to empower entrepreneurs, encourage investment, strengthen small business, and foster talent retention in Michigan. We publish news, resources, events, funding information and more for Michigan startups and businesses.

About Bamboo Detroit: http://www.bamboodetroit.com

We're a members-only co-working space comprised of talented entrepreneurs growing their businesses right in the heart of Downtown Detroit. We offer affordable workspace and a community of others who share your values.

We provide the resources to grow fast and strong. We believe entrepreneurs can help rebuild Detroit and that co-working contributes to job creation. We provide a community of people who help businesses establish themselves in Detroit.

Tap into our exclusive community network to create a profile of your skills and needs.

About Beacon Hill Staffing: http://www.beaconhillstaffing.com/

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands provide direct hire, executive search, temporary staffing, contract consulting and temp/contract-to-hire solutions to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries.

Contact Steven Urenda on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/pub/steven-urenda/17/326/8b6 or via email at surenda AT beaconhillstaffing.com

Could not possibly have asked for a better group to have in-studio with us last night. Hatch Detroit and their four finalists. Michipreneur. Bamboo Detroit. Beacon Hill Staffing. Great show, awesome conversations, and very cool to hear about some things going on around the city… In our opening segment, we kick things off with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit, Amanda Lewan of Michipreneur and Bamboo Detroit, and Steven Urenda of Beacon Hill Staffing. Hatch Detroit is running a contest for entrepreneurs in the area, with the winner getting $50,000 to open up a storefront in Detroit. The final four contestants join us in-studio during our second and third segments, because the public gets to vote on who that winner will be. But to start off, Vittoria tells us a little bit about the background of the contest, how people got involved, the process of narrowing down the entries and how they got down to this final four. Michipreneur is a great online resource for entrepreneurs and business types here in the southeast Michigan area, and Bamboo Detroit is a new coworking space open downtown where you can grab a desk and other office amenities. In our second segment, we keep Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit and Amanda Lewan of Michipreneur with us, and we bring in the first pair of finalists for the Hatch Detroit $50,000 grand prize – Batch Brewing Company and HenriettaHaus Coffee Roasters. In our third segment, we still have with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit and Amanda Lewan with us, and we bring in the other pair of finalists for the Hatch Detroit $50,000 grand prize.  Corktown Cinema and Spielhaus Toys. In our final segment, we wrapped up a bit with Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit talking about the voting process to see which of the four finalists will walk away with the $50,000 prize, chatted with Amanda Lewan about both Michipreneur and Bamboo Detroit, and finally managed to sneak Steve Urenda from Beacon Hill Staffing back into the conversation. About Hatch Detroit: http://www.HatchDetroit.com Founded in 2011 by Ted Balowski and Nick Gorga-two passionate lovers of Detroit- Hatch Detroit was created to give others the opportunity to have a role in the redevelopment of Detroit. The Contest was built on an idea called “Crowd Entrepreneurship” where average citizens have a role in voting for the type of retail they want in their community, and determining the winner of the Hatch Contest. Since 2011, two winners have been announced, and several semi-finalists are in the process of opening. Now in its third year, Hatch Detroit has expanded its retail role into six neighborhoods in Detroit as part of the Detroit Lion’s Living for the City Initiative. Hatch Detroit will be partnering with local Community Development Corporations (CDC’s) to determine an area of focus that works within the community’s masterplan for its retail strip. Examples include improvements in signage, interior lighting, window displays, and outdoor beautification projects all geared to improving retail. About Michipreneur: http://www.michipreneur.com Michigan innovation has a rich and interesting history in our great state. We’re here to help publish news and resources aimed to continue to foster Michigan innovation. Michipreneur is an online publication built to empower entrepreneurs, encourage investment, strengthen small business, and foster talent retention in Michigan. We publish news, resources, events, funding information and more for Michigan startups and businesses. About Bamboo Detroit: http://www.bamboodetroit.com We’re a members-only co-working space comprised of talented entrepreneurs growing their businesses right in the heart of Downtown Detroit. We offer affordable workspace and a community of others who share your values. We provide the resources to grow fast and strong. We believe entrepreneurs can help rebuild Detroit and that co-working contributes to job creation. We provide a community of people who help businesses establish thems...

IT in the D, Episode 9 was...well, it was pretty damned solid.

We had Steve Gaura from Arrow Strategies in, as well as Annette, the metro Detroit Community Manager for Yelp.com...

Here's the full episode version of last night's show.

Social Media apps seem to be of high interest to our listeners, and we've always made a habit of paying attention to what folks want from us, and so this week we've got Annette, the community manager for the metro Detroit area for Yelp.com, as one of our in-studio guests. What is it? Whaddaya do with it? What should businesses be doing with it? Who are these people writing reviews? That and a bunch of other questions will be answered tonight.

Plus, they've got their annual huge event coming up on Thursday, September 5th, this year called the "Yelp After School Special". It's taking place at St Andrews Hall, a familiar location to many of you, and they're going to have a ton of stuff for you to check out and enjoy. They're even doing some fundraising for Operation: Kid Equip like we did a couple weeks back with our event at the BlackFinn, so you've got another good reason to go.

Here's a bit of what they've got in store for people:

Thirsty? Enjoy some of our fine refreshments! We'll have a cash bar plus your choice of 5 complimentary tastings from the likes of:

Blue Nectar Tequila

El Mayor Tequila

L.Mawby Sparkling Wine

Lady Bligh Spiced Rum

Pearl Vodka

Pearl Gin

Tito's Handmade Vodka

Hungry? Sop up that booze with eats from:

Good People Popcorn

Green Dot Stables

Just Baked

KIND Snacks

Mac Shack

Olga's Kitchen

Peteet's Famous Cheesecake

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Rock City Pies

Skybar Lounge

Treat Dreams

Zoup!

Hydration? Required. Sip on some:

Great Lakes Coffee

Jones Soda

Not enough? How about:

3 floors of DJs!

Wood and metal movable type demonstrations/takeaways from Salt and Cedar

A performance by the hardcore kids of Rock and Roll Prep School

Get fancy with hair and make stations by L'esprit Academy

And a fashion show featuring looks by:

Detroit Respect

LilacPOP Studio

Matthew F Richmond The Paper Code

(And don't forget to bring a few extra bills as they'll be selling goods from the show at the event too!)

Plus photos and video by:

Mammothbooth!

Shutterbooth

Velocity Cow

Need a ride home? We'll also be offering discounted rides via Uber

(Deets and discount codes to come).

The event is free but be a pal and bring a $5 donation to support Operation: Kid Equip. They provide backpacks and school supplies to local kids in need. They recently had a flood that destroyed tens of thousands of dollars worth of supplies for the upcoming school year so let's be good citizens and raise some money to help them rebuild, shall we? Bring a $5 (or even a $10, a $20 or more--we won't be mad!) and come have a grand ol' time for a good cause!

Wanna go?

Of course you do.

Hop onto Yelp and RSVP: http://www.yelp.com/events/detroit-yelps-after-school-special

Our other in-studio guest was Steve Gaura from Arrow Strategies, to talk about what Arrow has going on these days, gigs they're hiring for, and our usual run of conversations with recruiters on the air with us about the overall market conditions in Detroit and what they're seeing.

Listen live: http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/

IT in the D, Episode 9 was…well, it was pretty damned solid. We had Steve Gaura from Arrow Strategies in, as well as Annette, the metro Detroit Community Manager for Yelp.com… Here’s the full episode version of last night’s show. Social Media apps seem to be of high interest to our listeners, and we’ve always made a habit of paying attention to what folks want from us, and so this week we’ve got Annette, the community manager for the metro Detroit area for Yelp.com, as one of our in-studio guests. What is it? Whaddaya do with it? What should businesses be doing with it? Who are these people writing reviews? That and a bunch of other questions will be answered tonight. Plus, they’ve got their annual huge event coming up on Thursday, September 5th, this year called the “Yelp After School Special”. It’s taking place at St Andrews Hall, a familiar location to many of you, and they’re going to have a ton of stuff for you to check out and enjoy. They’re even doing some fundraising for Operation: Kid Equip like we did a couple weeks back with our event at the BlackFinn, so you’ve got another good reason to go. Here’s a bit of what they’ve got in store for people: Thirsty? Enjoy some of our fine refreshments! We’ll have a cash bar plus your choice of 5 complimentary tastings from the likes of: Blue Nectar Tequila El Mayor Tequila L.Mawby Sparkling Wine Lady Bligh Spiced Rum Pearl Vodka Pearl Gin Tito’s Handmade Vodka Hungry? Sop up that booze with eats from: Good People Popcorn Green Dot Stables Just Baked KIND Snacks Mac Shack Olga’s Kitchen Peteet’s Famous Cheesecake Potbelly Sandwich Shop Rock City Pies Skybar Lounge Treat Dreams Zoup! Hydration? Required. Sip on some: Great Lakes Coffee Jones Soda Not enough? How about: 3 floors of DJs! Wood and metal movable type demonstrations/takeaways from Salt and Cedar A performance by the hardcore kids of Rock and Roll Prep School Get fancy with hair and make stations by L’esprit Academy And a fashion show featuring looks by: Detroit Respect LilacPOP Studio Matthew F Richmond The Paper Code (And don’t forget to bring a few extra bills as they’ll be selling goods from the show at the event too!) Plus photos and video by: Mammothbooth! Shutterbooth Velocity Cow Need a ride home? We’ll also be offering discounted rides via Uber (Deets and discount codes to come). The event is free but be a pal and bring a $5 donation to support Operation: Kid Equip. They provide backpacks and school supplies to local kids in need. They recently had a flood that destroyed tens of thousands of dollars worth of supplies for the upcoming school year so let’s be good citizens and raise some money to help them rebuild, shall we? Bring a $5 (or even a $10, a $20 or more–we won’t be mad!) and come have a grand ol’ time for a good cause! Wanna go? Of course you do. Hop onto Yelp and RSVP: http://www.yelp.com/events/detroit-yelps-after-school-special Our other in-studio guest was Steve Gaura from Arrow Strategies, to talk about what Arrow has going on these days, gigs they’re hiring for, and our usual run of conversations with recruiters on the air with us about the overall market conditions in Detroit and what they’re seeing. Listen live: http://www.ITinTheD.com/listen/

Our second attempt at Episode 8 came off very nicely.

With some great in-studio guests, the conversation flowed really well, and we covered a whole host of topics...

IT in The D is joined in-studio by Mark DiCarlo from Wolverine Technical Staffing (http://www.wolverinetech.com), Jason Gole from the OpenCo conference (http://det.openco.us), and Elyse and April from Brightwing (http://www.gobrightwing.com).

Discussions range from the August 15th itinthed.com casual networking event for professionals in and around the metro Detroit information technology industry taking place on Thursday, August 15th at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor that Wolverine is sponsoring food for the guests at, to what Wolverine Technical Staffing is looking for from the event, the types of positions they're looking to hire for, and what they see in the industry, and then out to the OpenCo event coming to Detroit in early September to showcase some of the coolest things going on in downtown Detroit that you can explore and see while chatting with the owners of the companies transforming the face of Detroit on a daily basis, and a good marketing perspective on the conversations taking place throughout the show.

Hope you managed to join us live, but if not, here's the full episode.

Our links from tonight's show:

Mark DiCarlo was our in-studio guest recruiter from Wolverine Technical Staffing.  They can be found at http://www.wolverinetech.com, and here are a few hot jobs Mark's looking to fill right now: (click the links to load the PDFs with full job details)

Database Administrator II

Systems Integration Manager

Software Developer

Remember, you can meet Mark on August 15th at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor at our event, but if you can't wait, you can reach out to him via:

Mark DiCarlo

Senior IT Recruiter

Office: (734) 996-4800

 

OpenCo is taking place September 11-12 in Downtown Detroit, and the events on the 12th are completely free to attend.  You can find out more and sign up at http://det.openco.us