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[805 Conversations] Chris Foley : Web Strategy

In 805conversations by Mark Sylvester

The discussion will focus on a handful of key changes you can make right away to improve your web presence. 

Chris has built hundreds of websites, consulted with world-class brands and will bring this expertise to the conversation. Chris says that there are five areas which are commonly overlooked, and when addressed can make some dramatic differences in a website’s success.
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Smartstones

In Who's Doing Cool Stuff? by Mark Sylvester

An entirely new way to communicate. Smartstones® Touch™ is a wearable “status-casting” device that enables you to send messages by touch and gesture, keeping family members and friends in touch and in step with you. It’s small, screenless, and you can take it anywhere. It might even save your life.
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Trusted Connections

In Things to Think About by Mark Sylvester

All of us, given the choice, would rather do business with a friend. Each encounter we have during the day is better if it’s with someone we know. We want to work with friends because we trust them. How quickly can you convert a coffee conversation with someone new into a trusted connection?
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Karma Chow

In Who's Doing Cool Stuff? by Mark Sylvester

Melissa Costello, founder of Karma Chow has always had a passion for healthy, delicious food and nutrition. As a child, Melissa would spend hours in the kitchen with her Italian father making homemade tomato sauce and pasta.
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The world belongs to those who show up

In Things to Think About by Mark Sylvester

In 1977 Woody Allen said, “Showing up is 80% of life”. This week’s 805conversation is about making connections, about showing up. The secret is as simple as finding out what’s going on in your industry, your town, your specific trade, and showing up. There are more opportunities to see people in person these days than ever before. You just have …
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LiftGator

In Who's Doing Cool Stuff? by Mark Sylvester

At the Tech Pitch competition held last October, a local SLO firm, LiftGator, took first prize. 805connect talked with Cal Poly alum and LiftGator CEO, Justin Russo, to learn about the company. Justin is incubating the business at the SLO Hothouse (an 805connect partner) in downtown San Luis Obispo and is optimistic about the it’s potential. Watch this short clip to …
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[805 Conversations] Steve Cushman : Community Contacts

In 805conversations by Mark Sylvester

To capture an audience most effectively you need to start off with a compelling story. That’s exactly what happened when Steve Cushman spoke at a networking event. He told how he’d set a strategy to make connections in every area of the region and how exactly he went about achieving that goal.
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cielo24

In Partners by Mark Sylvester

On demand media data solutions that meet your unique business requirements. 805connect is thrilled to have cielo24 as it’s newest partner. Brian Plackis-Cheng, CEO, says, “805connect is an invaluable regional resource, we applaud their efforts to empower their Two-Minute Tip videos, to become easily searched and discovered, using cielo24 searchable captions™ and media data.” Over the past few weeks the …

Cal Lutheran University

In Partners by Mark Sylvester

Cal Lutheran is a strong partner with 805connect with a focus on business, entrepreneurship and the growing startup ecology. Through their efforts at building community, providing speakers at weekly events and other outreaches, they are adding tremendous value to the region.