Sun Prairie Shines at Social Media Breakfast (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Panelists at the Social Media Breakfast in Madison Discuss Their Trade (Photo by Neil Stechschulte)

I just want everybody to know how with it Sun Prairie is when it comes to social media.

Ellie Humphrey and Tony Rodriguez, co-managers of Social Media Breakfast Madison are both Sun Prairie residents.

Of the five social media panelists presenting on "Starting Social Media from Scratch" at today's Social Media Breakfast Madison meeting at Harbor Athletic Club, two of them had direct ties to Sun Prairie: Tony Rodriguez (the same as mentioned previously) is owner of Mad City Ads (and as previously stated is a Sun Prairie resident). Lynn Belken is new Director of Marketing and Customer Education for WPPI Energy (formerly with Focus on Energy).

The sponsor for breakfast was from Sun Prairie's own Frontier Communications (Thanks Terry).

Finally, I also met at least three other people with direct ties to Sun Prairie.

With so much interest coming our way, we're hoping to get the SMB Madison team over to Sun Prairie a bit more often.

Project 365 Continues to Expand its Reach and Influence (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Project 365 Now on Facebook and Twitter

In response to a growing interest in social media from local residents and businesses, Sun Prairie's Economic Development News Blog and Project 365 will now be accessible via Twitter and Facebook. Links to daily blog posts will be published on both social media sites. This will allow for even wider and faster access to news posts, including updates to the 151-Main St. Interchange construction project. These can be accessed at:

City of Sun Prairie's Project 365 on Facebook





Project 365 SP on Twitter (@SunPrairie365)





Other Sources for Project 365

The Project 365 blog feed is now carried by the following social media outlets:

The Star on Facebook
Sun Prairie Star Twitter
Ken Harwood's Wisconsin Development News
Neil Stechschulte's Profile on LinkedIn.com (for connections only)
Neil Stechschulte's Profile on LoopNet.com

National and Local Interest

Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte has presented on Project 365 in two national webinars with Frontier Communications and GIS Planning (click here for the presentation). The Wisconsin State Journal featured Stechschulte and Project 365 as a part of their Executive Q&A. He has also spoken to multiple local businesses and organizations about the project and how they can participate. Project 365 is regularly being discussed and cited by economic development professionals around the country as a model application of blogging for economic development. Examples: See Strengthening Brand America's article titled "Make up Your Own Mind on the Role of Social Media," and the Economic Development Professionals group on LinkedIn: "How Important is it for an EDO to Have a Blog?"

Project 365 Approaches Half Way Point

Watch for an update of blog traffic statistics from Google Analytics on or around July 1st. It is also anticipated that July will feature stories and profiles on business park companies and other major employers.

Sun Prairie Twitter Users Help Lead Unique New Marketing Campaign (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

(Photo Credit: Social Media Club of Madison)

Sun Prairie's Ellie Humphrey and Tony Rodriguez are regular participants of the Madison Social Media Club and Social Media Breakfast. Today, they were out and about with social media guru Wendy Soucie working on a unique marketing event called the #lincolndriveby (for anyone wanting to follow the project on Twitter).

The project includes driving a brand new Lincoln MKS sponsored by Ford to local businesses that are known for their social media efforts and having a picture taken with the car and the Twitter hashtag #lincolndriveby. The photos will be collected and shared via Twitter and will be used to co-promote these local businesses as well as the Ford's new Lincoln MKS. (It also should be neat experiment in demonstrating the power of social media in advertising.)

Several stops were made in the Sun Prairie area, including Beans 'n' Cream, Frontier Communications (shown above). The #lincolndriveby will be occurring over at least the next week.

Think your business is worthy of a #lincolndriveby? Contact Ellie Humphrey (@E_Humphrey) or Tony Rodriquez (@MadCityAds) via Twitter to get your business on the list for a photo! or and use the #lincolndriveby hashtag!

UPDATE: Follow Ellie Humphrey's blog about the #lincolndriveby by clicking here.

Frontier Offers June 8 Webinar on How Companies Can Build a Successful Prescence on Facebook (Sun Prairie Star)

Frontier Offers June 8 Webinar

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7587&TM=77162.98

Click here for more information or to register.

Putting Facebook to Work (Frontier Communications)

Putting Facebook to Work - Using Facebook to Build Your Business

A complimentary Webinar taking place on Wednesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. CDT.

Link to full event information and registration: http://frontiercentral.net/social/facebook/index.html

Frontier Communications Highlights Wisconsin Landmarks With New Contest (Sun Prairie Star)

Frontier Communications Highlights Wisconsin Landmarks With New Contest

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7354

Blogger's Note: Let's get some great Sun Prairie shots in this!

Frontier Day is April 15th (Frontier Communications)

Frontier teams throughout Wisconsin will help taxpayers reduce stress and have a little fun before filing their taxes this year. (Note: The IRS extended the tax filing date to April 18 because the Emancipation holiday, observed in the District of Columbia, falls on April 15.)

And since taxes aren't due until the 18th this year, Frontier is seizing the opportunity to proclaim April 15 as Frontier Day, planning a variety of fun-filled free activities, including: Customer Appreciation Events to welcome spring with community cook-outs; performing “random acts of kindness,” such as buying morning coffee at the local coffee shop or taking over the corner car wash to get rid of your car’s winter grime; hosting Chamber after-hours events for some relaxing conversations; and working with local businesses to show how partnering with Frontier on its Great Frontier DONATE program can result in financial contributions.

In Sun Prairie, Frontier teams will be providing Random Acts of Kindness by delivering breakfast to local businesses throughout the morning. Similar events will be held in other Frontier territories throughout the company’s six-state Central Region. Teams in each market will also randomly distribute $5 gift certificates to customers who can apply the credit to their Frontier account.

“Frontier is committed to the communities we serve. Our 100 percent U.S.-based workforce live and work in our markets and support our neighborhoods and towns at local events,” said Frontier General Manager Terry Kucera. “This April 15 is all about instilling Peace of Mind and another perfect opportunity for us to demonstrate our ‘Frontier spirit’ throughout our communities and help everyone to have some fun and de-stress.”

About Frontier
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) offers voice, High-Speed Internet, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices, and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states and with approximately 14,800 employees. A Fortune 500 company, Frontier is included in the S&P 500 Index and is the largest provider of communications services to rural America. It has a 100 percent U.S.-based workforce. More information is available at www.frontier.com and www.frontier.com/ir.

Questions about Frontier Day can be directed to Terry Kucera, General Manager - Southern Wisconsin at terry.kucera@ftr.com or 608-742-4500.

Blogger's Note: City Hall got a visit from this crew on Friday. Thanks for the donuts!

Frontier Communications Announces Wisconsin Operations Web Site (Frontier Communications Press Release)

Frontier Communications has started a new web site for their operations here in Wisconsin. The site, located at www.frontierwis.com, includes local contact information as well as announcements about local company activities and events. A link just added today will list all the locations of upcoming events where people can register for their chance to win an HDTV, laptop or tablet computer.

The main website for the company, www.frontier.com, will continue to be the place to go for information on current offers and details on Frontier products and services. Consumers can also like Frontier on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FrontierCorp, follow Frontier on Twitter at @frontiercorp, or on Linked In at www.linkedin.com/company/frontier-communications.

For additional information, contact Terry Kucera at terry.kucera@ftr.com or 608-742-4500.

Frontier to Host Social Media Webinar on Mar. 24th (Frontier Communications)

Frontier Offers Social Media Webinar (Sun Prairie Star)

Frontier Offers Social Media Webinar on Thursday, March 24 at 11 a.m.

http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7001&TM=54352.79

Frontier Sponsoring Free Diaster Planning Webcast Jan. 12th (Frontier.com)

If disaster strikes your business or organization, are you ready? What kinds of disasters are you ready for? Have you considered fires, floods, ice storms or tornadoes? What about workplace violence, cyber attacks, epidemics, environmental catastrophes or wide-scale power outages? Or what happens in the event of another terrorist attack?

Join counterterrorism expert Michael Hurley, security expert H. Bryan Cunningham, Frontier Communications' head of safety security Lynne Monaco and FOX 9 News anchor Jeff Passolt as they discuss new threats in the post-9/11 world, and explain how you can plan to ensure your business or organization successfully meets these challenges.

The complimentary Webinar takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 11 AM CST.

Attend the live, one-hour Webinar to learn:

• What are the major threats facing businesses today
• Why planning is essential
• The fundamentals of business continuity planning
• The special case of cyber-threats

Who should attend:

• Business owners
• Civic leaders
• Emergency responders
• CEOs, CIOs, Chief Safety Officers

Space is limited. To register, go to http://www.failtoplan.net/

You can also find additional information in the Sun Prairie Star at: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=6643

Blogger's Note: Special thanks to Terry Kucera at Frontier for sharing this opportunity with us.

Kucera looks back on Frontier's first six months in Sun Prairie (Sun Prairie Star)

Kucera looks back on Frontier's first six months in Sun Prairie

http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=6608&SectionID=5&SubSectionID=5&S=1

Blogger’s Note: Frontier acquired Verizon’s services in Wisconsin in 2010. Terry Kucera is the General Manager for the Southern Region of Wisconsin, and lives in Sun Prairie.