NJTC IT Industry Network Hosts Reception: Social Networking Sites as an Emerging Market

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ · November 05, 2007 — Social networking websites such as MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn aren't just for teenagers. In fact, these URLs, and others including specialty medical sites, are rapidly becoming the go-to spots for professionals who want to log on, learn, share and meet potential customers and partners.

In fact, these sites are worth big money. Microsoft recently invested $240,000,000 in Facebook and valued the company at $15 billion. Talk about an emerging market!

The NJTC IT/Software Network will host an in-person party with an online theme. "Social Networking Sites as an Emerging Market" is set for Nov. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business for an intriguing discussion and fun networking including Subs and Suds!

The program will include a panel discussion and presentations about how you can use social networking websites to enhance your business by generating leads, conducting marketing research, and creating targeted advertising campaigns. Experts say you can or even use it to build your own internal corporate communities!

Rich Napoli of Alliance Consulting Group will moderate the panel discussion. Panelists include Jeanne Barnett of Medrise, George Nikanorov of DATA Inc., Sreekanth Singaraju of Alliance Consulting, and David Weiner of PR Newswire.

Following the panel, "Your 24/7 Network" will be presented by Chris Kuelzow, chief executive officer of Zybic, Inc. "Famzam" will be presented by Anthony Lamme, chief executive officer of Famzam.com, LLC.

Program fees are $20 for NJTC members and $60 for non-members. Sponsors of the IT/Software Network are: Commerce Bank, Edison Venture Fund, Lowenstein Sandler, PC, PSE&G, Stevens & Lee, PC and WithumSmith+Brown.

The program will take place at Seton Hall's Jubilee Hall, 400 S. Orange Avenue in South Orange. For more program information, including online registration and directions, visit www.njtc.org.

The New Jersey Technology Council provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.

Company growth is fostered through: access to financing sources, programs on successful management and marketing strategies, frequent networking opportunities, recognition of technology business innovators and leaders, and a full range of cost-saving member benefits, collection and dissemination of industry-specific information.

By collectively representing New Jersey's various technology sectors and the institutions and service companies that support them, NJTC is an effective advocate of public policy that promotes economic growth in the state of New Jersey.

Visit www.njtc.org for more information.