FIERCE 3: Top Upcoming Events in Edmonton

Edmonton has some great events coming up in the next few weeks. Here are our FIERCE 3 picks for you to add to your To-Do List!


April 19 Chloe Angus Trunk Show at My Filosophy 
If there is one piece of clothing that every FIERCE woman needs it's a Chloe Angus wrap and you can only get them exclusively at My Filosophy in Edmonton. This Canadian designer will be at the Crestwood location of My Filosophy Thursday, April 19 from 4-8 p.m. showcasing some new pieces that you HAVE to see!

My Filosophy 9674-142 Street, Edmonton

4-8 p.m.

Meet Chloe Angus

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April 26 KeyLime Athletic Wear in Sherwood Park is unveiling their new look and they are inviting YOU to their launch party! If you haven't been to KeyLime, it's a locally-owned boutique focusing on athletic and yoga wear for all sizes. Kristi Wozniak is the owner who's tireless and admirable efforts to promote other local businesses speaks volumes about her and her store. She often cross-promotes other businesses and brands, and is a fierce supporter of many local charities and programs.

What: KEYLIME has a NEW LOOK so we’re throwing a PARTY!

Who: You (& whoever you want to join in on the fun!)

When: April 26th at 7PM

Where: KEYLIME Headquarters (#12 975 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park)

Why: We already told you! We want you to join in on the fun in unveiling our new look!

Please RSVP online or in person by April 20th. All RSVPed attendees will be entered to win a $200 KEYLIME Gift Card!

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May 4-5 iMedia Conference

This conference is the brainchild of Bossy Mama founder Carol McBee and it's not only the first of it's kind in Edmonton but it is sure to take your SM to the next level!

For the Social Media enthusiast, this conference will showcase some of Edmonton's best speakers on blogging, Tweeting, SEO and more! May 4 is the Networking/Mingling portion of the event where you can chat with the session presenters and meet some of Edmonton's coolest Twits! May 5 is a full day of breakout sessions, panels, keynote speakers and all the Social Media knowledge you can cram into 8 hours.  Tickets are available online. FIERCE members use the "imediapartner" discount code!

The Schedule

Friday May 4, 2012

Join us for a VIP tweet up and party at the L2 Lounge in Phase 3 of West Edmonton Mall

5:30pm

Ticket includes appetizers and one complimentary beverage

Saturday May 5, 2012

Fantasyland Hotel Conference Rooms

Registration/Coffee: 8:30 - 9:30am

Keynote - Darren Barefoot: 9:30 - 10:30am

Break Out Sessions: 10:30 - 12:30pm

#yeg iMedia-lite panel: 12:30 - 1:00pm

Remainder of lunch: 1:00 - 1:30pm

Keynote - Rebecca Bollwitt: 1:30 - 2:30pm

Break Out Sessions: 2:30 - 4:30pm

Closing 4:30 - 5:00pm

Ticket includes refreshments and lunch

Will you be going to any of these events?

 
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So the bossiest mama herself, Carol McBee, has put together what looks like one helluva social media conference!

She has pulled together local social media experts and is hosting the first-ever iMedia Conference May 5 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton.

Why do I love this? Three reasons:

One: It goes beyond the blogging community. 
I'm all for blogging, I'd be a hypocrite if I said otherwise, but if your only business is blogging, I see no relevance unless your name is Perez Hilton. Yes, I'm sure I will be crucified for saying that out loud but I view blogging as a tool albeit a very important tool in your business tool box. Blogs, Twitter, Facebook, websites... they are all relevant in today's business world; it's like the margarita without the salt, tequila or ice.

Two: The experts are local! 
Edmonton has a very rich pool of social media enthusiasts who have incorporated SM into building their business. For the most part, Carol has tapped some industry leaders like Walter Schwabe, founder of Fused Logic Inc. and Sue Heuman, owner of Focus Communications, who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this conference.

Three: It's cheap!
I know what it takes to pull together events, and Carol is becoming quite the efficient and creative event co-ordinator but it's a LOT of work and a LOT of money to make this happen. She has offered the event to her Bossy Mama members for only $89 and had an early bird price of $99 (which is now over) but you can still get a ticket to the event for only $149. If you think that's too expensive consider this: the AWE puts on their annual conference for women at a rate of $600 for the 2-day event. If you choose to attend one day, it's $300.  The AWE Opening Reception is $25 and iMedia's reception is $35.

Both conferences are GREAT, I'm not saying one is better than the other BUT to attend a full-day event for $149 is pretty damn inexpensive. Perspective.

Are you going to iMedia?

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