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Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop computer and learn about Twitter! If you do not have a twitter account, our team will help you set one up. You’ll learn the basics and be able to put your knowledge to work during Clear Lake Tourism’s #MWTravel chat right after this educational session! This chamber program is a special session of Tech Tuesday, a bi-monthly class that explores technology and how you can utilize it in your business or organization.
This event is presented by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Midwest Travel Bloggers, Travel with Sara, & The Walking Tourists. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided. Spectators are welcome!
9:30am Getting Started on Twitter
Bring your mobile device or laptop! We will have one-on-one help to get you up and running.
10am Twitter 101
Presented by Sara Broers of Social Connections, LLC. Learn to effectively use twitter to grow your business and connect with the world to curate your hobbies and personal interests.
11am-12pm #MWTravel Chat
Get ready! Watch the chat happen live on the big screen. Spectators are welcome! See what destination marketing in 2017 looks like as we promote Clear Lake to the world!
RSVP requested for the morning sessions to ensure enough help and seating. 641-357-2159 or email patsy@clearlakeiowa.com.
Follow us! @VisitClearLake (tourism) & @ClearLakeArea (chamber)
Twitter Chat prizes (check back as these will be updated!)
Anyone who participates during the chat using #MWTravel is eligible to win a prize. We included their Twitter handles after the prize listing so you can be sure to follow them!
Clear Lake Chamber – Historical ornaments (Bayside, The Princess, & Lakeshore Hotel)
Dean Snyder Construction – Fareway Gift Card (DSC is the preferred contractor for Fareway stores) @DeanSnyderConst
Lake Time Boat Club – Free paddleboard/kayak outing @LakeTimeBC
Central Iowa Tourism Region – CITR Beach Towel and Travel Guide
Movement Solutions – 1 free watersports rental, koozies & t-shirt @moveclearlake
Clear Lake Farmer’s Market – Reuseable shopping tote and $5 Market Bucks @clfarmersmarket
The Barrel Drive-In – Barrel historical ornament @barreldrivein
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Northwood – 1 overnight stay @HIExpressNwd
City of Clear Lake – One-day family pool pass @cityofclearlake
TRI Clear Lake – 2 Tickets to the Tri Clear Lake Spaghetti Dinner
Lake Time Brewery – T-shirt and koozie @laketimebrewery
Lake Theatre – Movie Package: 4 movie tickets, large popcorn, 2 medium sodas, 2 snack packs @LakeTheatre1
Surf Ballroom – Tickets to Chris Jansen (January 27, 2017) @SurfBallroom
Bicycle, Blues, & BBQ’s Brews on the Beach event – 2 tickets to Brews on the Beach plus 2 BBQ meals (July