The #1 Non-Boring, Fluff-Free, Forward-Thinking Business Lunch In St. Louis

It doesn't matter if you spend all day on Twitter or just found out about cell phones, there is a little something for everyone looking to innovate and keep up-to-date.

For those that missed (or attended) last month's Lunch & Learn (rumors were tickets were being scalped on Ebay for 4x the ticket price due to the quick sellout), St. Louis RISE Lunch is BACK on March 31st at Araka Restaurant in Clayton featuring networking, lunch, creative talks, and an amazing crowd of innovators, entrepreneurs, forward-thinkers, business owners, marketers and much more.

Whether you are looking for a slight edge, information on the latest technology, want to be sparked by inspiring stories from folks that not only talk the talk but walk the walk, shake hands and rub elbows with the brightest in business in St. Louis, enjoy picking the brains of experts or lets be honest, just want to get the heck away from the office this event is for you.

And spots are EXTREMELY limited. There are only 50 tickets available (less than last month). And once they are gone, they are gone. We had some folks try to get tickets late last time who missed out on the opportunity, so make sure to nab them early.

Program includes short, powerful presentations and chats filled with fluff-free information, practical tips, personal stories to inspire you, and more while you dine.

Pick The Experts Brain: Search Engine Optimization. Three buzzwords heating up this year in the business world. But what can SEO do for your business? JoAnna Dettman and Kaysha Kalkofen co-founders of tSunela (a top search engine firm in St. Louis) will be joining David for a live episode of RISE in a fun talk show format. Best part? You will be able to ask your questions and pick the brains of two of St. Louis' top search engine minds.

Building Communities and Spending Time on Twitter, Facebook, and Blogs - Why Bother? Chris Reimer, founder of Rizzo Tees and writer at The Basement Entrepreneur, knows a bit about building a brand via social media...because he has done it himself. Chris' story is a case study on what social media can do for your business.

Cracking the Geek Code: How to use the newest online tools to harness your inner geek with Brad Hogenmiller. It doesn't matter if you are tech-savvy or a little tech-confused, Brad will lay out what you need to know in an easy-to-understand fashion. Besides being an online marketing strategist, speaker, networker and Dad, Brad is the Director of Social Media Club St. Louis and consultant RehabCare Group.

Top Social Media Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them): Why are some companies and individuals succeeding at social media marketing while others are stuck in neutral and not gaining traction? David Siteman Garland, founder/host of The Rise To The Top will be discussing the biggest mistakes and more importantly how you can avoid them. Make sure to bring a pen, paper and even a laptop!

Sponsors: Tsunela, Rangency Labs, Araka Restaurant, Shoeboxed.com

Info can be found here: http://www.alivemag.com/launch/

Interested in starting your own business? Join ALIVE for this happy hour and panel discussion to hear from St. Louis entrepreneurs about how they turned their dreams into reality. Enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers while meeting some of St. Louis’ most successful business owners.
 
Panelists include:
 

David Siteman Garland: CEO/Executive Producer/Host, The Rise To The Top
Dominic Bertani: Owner, Dominic Michael Salon
Jassen Johnson:  Partner, Renaissance Development Associates
Jenny Hannis: Owner, Jule Lingerie & Loungewear
Pete Ferretti:  Owner, Lounge Concepts
Rachel McCalla:  Owner, Lucky you Productions

Sponsored by: Samuel Adams, Moonrise Hotel, Eclipse Restaurant, Yelp, The Rise to the Top, River City Professionals & ALIVE Magazine

$5 entry at the door.