MEDIA ADVISORY
MEDIA CONTACT
Daniel Moran, Jr.
O: 480.706-6880 x122
M: 617.304.0064
dmoran@prfectmedia.com
Monday, October 26, 2009
SONORAN BANK HOSTS FREE SOCIAL MEDIA SEMINAR FOR VALLEY BUSINESSES
Expert Linda Vande Vrede to Discuss Social Media Strategies to Help Businesses Build their Brand and Reputation; Friday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 a.m. at the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Offices
| WHO: | - Sonoran Bank, N.A. (www.sonoranbank.com) |
| - Social Media Expert, Linda Vande Vrede (www.lindavandevrede.com) | |
| - Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (www.azhcc.com) | |
| WHAT: | - Seminar to provide information on strategically leveraging Social Media to build your brand and reputation |
| - RSVP at info@sonoranbank.com or call Sonoran Bank at (602) 393- 6950 | |
| - SPACE IS LIMITED | |
| - Free continental breakfast served | |
| WHEN: | - Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| - Breakfast and check in (8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) | |
| - Presentation by Linda Vande Vrede (8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.) | |
| - Networking (9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) | |
| COST: | - FREE and open to all Valley businesses |
| - You don’t have to be a customer of Sonoran Bank to attend | |
| WHERE: | Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
| 255 E Osborn Rd, Suite 201 | |
| Phoenix, Arizona 85012 | |
| Phone: 602.279.1800 | |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dedicated to the helping the Valley’s business community grow and providing its customers with a personal approach to banking, Sonoran Bank presents the Social Networking 101 seminar. The event is designed to provide business owners with the basic steps required to take advantage of these powerful methods to build their business’ brand and reputation.
Author and Social Media Expert, Linda Vande Vrede will present attendees with key strategies on how social media can work for their companies. The workshop is designed to give an overview on how social media differs from traditional media; explain why it is important to engage in social media now; what to expect and what not to expect from social media; and easy steps business owners can take to get started without becoming overwhelmed.
For additional information about the event or to register for a media pass contact Daniel Moran, Jr. at PRfect Media at (480) 706-6880 x122 or by e-mail at dmoran@prfectmedia.com. Local business owners and professionals can RSVP for the event by e-mail at info@sonoranbank.com or by contacting Sonoran Bank at 602.393.6950.
ABOUT SONORAN BANK
Founded in 2006, Sonoran Bank is a true community bank that quickly became the premier banking institution for Hispanic and minority small-to-medium sized businesses in Arizona. Named the only Minority Depository Institution in Arizona, by the FDIC, Sonoran Bank provides sound banking options for consumers, for profit and nonprofit businesses in the Phoenix metro area. Sonoran was approved to bid on failing banks in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Despite the collapse of the banking industry in 2008, Sonoran has continued to operate normally and provide qualified businesses and consumers with access to loans. As a community bank, Sonoran actively raises monies and awareness for local nonprofit organizations that include Valley del Sol and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For more information about Sonoran Bank visit www.sonoranbank.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sonoranbank for up-to-the-minute information.
