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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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