Refresh Miami hosts it’s November Meetup at the beautiful Mutiny Hotel in Coconut Grove with the topic: realtime web and how it is changing online services, marketing, and search engine optimization.

Date: Wednesday, November 18th

Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Location: Mutiny Hotel, 2951 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133

The valet parking at the hotel is $8. There are an additional 3 garages within walking distance at Cocowalk, at the Sonesta, and on Grand Avenue, charging $1 per hour. There will be a cash bar with $5 drink specials.

Please RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180117875395

“The real-time web is a set of technologies and practices which enable users to receive information as soon as it is published by its authors, rather than requiring that they or their software check a source periodically for updates. The most successful examples are Facebook’s newsfeed and Twitter.” Wikipedia

John Carcutt will lead a discussion on how search engines and vertical search is changing due to real time factors. For instance, how will the combination of Twitter and Bit.ly change your organic search results? Learn about “QDF,”” the obscure but real time factor of the Google algorithm. We’ll discuss the two basic types of RealTime Search: “timeliness” and “location.”” Real Time search will not impact all verticals the same and we’ll look at a few examples.

Matt Heitzenroder is a cofounder of Appush, a startup focused on providing a feature-rich messaging platform for internet-scale applications that developers can capitalize on. Appush’s initial product release gives developers a simple way to send Push Notifications on the iPhone. Matt has spent the last 10 years participating in various software startups, most recently and notably, SugarCRM based in the Silicon Valley. When he’s not geeking-out over building hyper-scalable, high-quality software, he’s probably sleeping, drinking beer, sailing, or scuba-diving. At our meetup, Matt will be discussing the process and tools Appush used to create solid software. In addition, if you are looking to add Push Notifications to an iPhone app, this is your chance to get an exclusive invite to the Appush free private beta.
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Social Media for Social Change!

Social Media for Social Change is an online grassroots movement started by Boston native Gradon Tripp. By harnessing online social media tools and hosting offline fundraising events, SM4SC raises money for deserving charities to help people in need. SM4SC is coming to Club 50 at the Viceroy Hotel Miami on November 19, 2009 to benefit the folks at Camillus House. For ticket information and event details, http://sm4scmiami-sm4sc.eventbrite.com/ $5 off for Refresh members, use discount code REFRESHSM4SC

Join SoBizMiami and SoBeDentist.com at the Sports Exchange for You: The Online Brand, a creative workshop with Michelle Villalobos.

Date: Thursday, November 19th

Time:4:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Sports Exchange, 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL

Cost: $47/person early registration | SPECIAL OFFER: $27 if you’ve attended You The Online Brand before

Click Here To Register

With so much business conducted online these days, your online presence has become as importat as your in-person one.

Prospects, clients and employers are likely to see your online profile before they ever shake your hand! And even once they do meet you, chances are they’ll do their online homework then too.

Contrary to popular opinion, you can establish an effective presence without spending hours and hours laboring online.

In fact, there are certain things you can do just one time, that will – within just a few days – generate immediate search results for your name. Over time, those results start adding up.

http://www.youtheonlinebrand.com

How social media and blogging changed executives from international men of mystery to the suits who friended you.

Ross Martin’s business cards say he’s senior vice president, MTV 360 Development and Productions, but according to his own description, his job involves, meeting with “the most fascinating people in the world.”

“In. The. World,” he emphasizes.

“And they are in and out of this building,” he says, gesturing around his corner office on the 23rd floor of the Viacom unit’s headquarters at 1515 Broadway on a recent afternoon. “You can’t keep it to yourself.”

Martin keeps little that goes on in his office to himself. MTV 360 crosses MTV, MTV2, and mtvU, and incorporates music content, alternative formats, and branded entertainment on various platforms from TV to the Web and mobile.

At times, he’s transformed his workspace into a broadcasting studio, inviting colleagues and friends to perform, as when he hosted a glockenspiel recital by an unsigned artist named Amalia Bruun in September and promptly posted it on the Web. One side of Martin’s office faces directly into the rooms of the Marriott Marquis Times Square, and guests sometimes photograph the strange goings-on. That is, when they’re not exposing themselves to him and other MTV employees (“There’s a lot of naked people, and I always look for them,” Martin says) in an almost too-on-the-nose display of “transparency.”

Transparency of another sort can be found on Martin’s blog, Something Burning, as when he complained about a launch-party invitation last week: “I admit I was a little disappointed…” he wrote, probably to the chagrin of at least a few people in MTV’s art and promotions departments.

Like a slew of other executives, Martin has taken to blogging and using Twitter and social media to share details from his work and life, reach out to potential collaborators, and spitball ideas publicly. Whether he intends it to be or not, Martin is part of a movement, with players like Sun Microsystems president and CEO Jonathan Schwartz, Dallas Mavericks owner and HDNet chairman Mark Cuban, Best Buy chief marketing officer Barry Judge, and Kodak’s CMO Jeffrey Hayzlett.

Each of these executives is doing his part to transform corporate culture from one of secrecy to a wired, early 21st century brand of transparency and two-way communication. Far from cultivating an air of mystique around themselves or their companies, they’re reaching out—occasionally lashing out—in ways that would’ve seemed risky or downright insane to executives a generation ago.

The embrace of these technologies is not without its risks. In March, Cuban was fined $25,000 for a Twitter post criticizing a referee during a Mavericks-Denver Nuggets game. He gladly paid the fine, tweeting, “Can’t say no one makes money from Twitter now. The NBA does.”

“When I tweeted about the officiating in the NBA, I knew I would get fined,” the billionaire entrepreneur, who made a fortune selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo, tells Portfolio.com via email as he awaited a Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs game last week.

“I also knew that my number of followers would grow considerably. It was well worth the cost to expand my twitter reach.”

[via Portfolio.com] by Matt Haber

Learn about the Real Estate Revolution and make your move towards building wealth at the Investor Forum!

Date: Nov 19,2009

Time: 7pm

Location: Marriott, 6650 North Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

As they say… timing is everything. Now is the time to get into one of the top industries for wealth creation – Real Estate Investing. At the Investor Forum, you will learn how to recession proof your future and capitalize on profitable opportunities in Real Estate such as foreclosures, short sales, auctions, REOs and more.

If you’re not sure if Real Estate is right for you – come to the Investor Forum and hear real stories from local investors and see real examples of enormous success in business and Real Estate happening all over the country.

Don’t wait any longer to find out why so many millionaires and billionaires are created through Real Estate endeavors… Join the Real Estate Revolution TODAY at the Investor Forum!

Join BizToBizNetworking for the Mazel Tov Ball 2009 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Date: Wednesday, December 24th

Time: 8:00pm – 3:00am

Location: Gryphon Night Club, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5711 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL

Cost: Tickets On Sale Online $15 / with One Free Drink
Buy Tickets Online at: www.mazeltovball.com/tickets.htm

GRYPHON NIGHTCLUB – Located at the heart of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Paradise Live The Gryphon nightclub ranks among the finest upscale and exclusive lounges and nightclubs in the country. Gryphon delivers the ultimate nightlife experience. From its extraordinary and sexy décor and renowned DJ’s, Gryphon offers an unparalleled experience in classic South Beach style. It is the ideal setting for patrons seeking pleasure, luxury, relaxation and escape.

The Mazel Tov Ball 2009 Holiday Party will take place on Christmas Eve at the hottest clubs in Broward County- Gryphon Nightclub. Join 1,000+ upscale Jewish singles for this special evening of dancing, romancing and schmoozing the night away.
Win over $3,000 worth of door prizes

Admission Price: Cost is $15 per person at the door
www.biztobiznetworking.com

200 Building and Special Asset Solutions present The November 17, 2009 Edition of Tech Tuesday.

Where the tech-savvy and tech-curious meet, learn and work together to grow an Urban Technology Community in Downtown Miami.

FEATURING A PRESENTATION BY
Lisa Sparks
Regional Development Director

Date: Tuesday, November 17th

Time: 6 – 8pm

Location: Ecco Pizzateca, 168 SE First St, Downtown, Miami

Cost: Free

Email is the number ONE use of the Internet.
Over 90% of everyone who goes online sends and receives email.
Lisa will speak to us about new developments in the world of email
…..new products, new capabilities, new functionalities

NOTE: Tech Tuesday parking is now available for the special rate of $5.00 at the surface parking lot run by TRANSPARK, LLC directly WEST of ECCO on the south side of SE First Street

It’s time to revive your social networking skills by adding some color!

Red: the color of passion and power. Join us at Piola Brickell, a retro feel with a modern twist. During the evening a celebration and awarding of the Italian teams, participating in the Bi-National Soccer Tournament that takes place on Nov 14 at the All Star Indoor Soccer in Doral.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, filled focaccia, pizzette, gnocchi and bruschette. Free sangria from 7 to 8 PM.
Beer $4 and house wine $5.

Date: Thursday, November 18th

Time: 7 – 9pm

Location: Piola Brickell, 1240 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL

Cost: IACC Members Free, Non-members $10

RSVP: by Nov. 17 to rsvp@iacc-miami.com or 305.577.9868

The Official YokeNow.com Launch Event @ Club 50 with Special Guest DJ Irie.

Date: Friday, November 20th

Time: 9pm – 12:00 pm

Location: Club 50 at Viceroy Miami, 485 Brickell Avenue, Miami Fl 33131

RSVP: club50@viceroymiami.com

http://www.yokenow.com

From the site:

In Late 2008 Anthony Lee, Gino Parram, Jordan Lee and Dana Johnson came together to create a cutting edge social networking site. We wanted a site that would be more than just a way to check-in with friends. We wanted a site that would not only meet our business and social needs, BUT surpass it! We aren’t web geniuses, we’re just everyday people from different backgrounds, who came together to create a site that connects all users, from the causal social networker to the hard-core techie.

Yokenow.com offers all the functionality of a social networking site and more, all while connecting users to friends and business associates across the globe. This website is perfect for the home, office, or school.

Yokenow.com’s features include:

• Audio/Video recording
• Audio/Video uploading
• Multiple Photo Uploading
• Wall Picture Slideshow (Unlimited)
• Photo Editing
• Yokenow.com Games
• Personal Ads
• Language Translations
• Text blasting
• Current world events
• Internal mailings
• Favorite’s Can (allows you to store your favorite pictures/videos)
• Yoke Travel
• Lost One’s (Share Condolences)
• Open forums and much more

One of our unique features is Yoke Video Chat, which allows the user to video chat to friends while viewing profiles. Each member also has 40 MB of document storage and up to 100 MB of document sending, FREE.

Yokenow.com is redefining the standards of website excellence and demanding more from the current practice of social networking. We continue to work towards making Yokenow.Com the premier social networking site.

BizBuzzTour.com invites you to a networking & development workshop benefitting The Community Partnership For Homeless.

Date: Tuesday, November 17th

Time: 6 – 9pm

Location: Novecento, 1414 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL

Click Here To RSVP (Required)

Suggested Donation: $10

Presentations by:

Gisela Basilio: Video Production Specialist for Effective Marketing Campaigns – Managing Partner @ BizBuzzTour.com

Lisa Marie Platske: Award-wining Entrepreneur & Dynamic Motivational Speaker – President @ Upside Thinking

Ivan Mladenovic: Interactive Online Content & Social Media Consultant – President, Preemo: Media+Technology

You are cordially invited to an artistic networker & professional development series for artists and art fans produced by Life Is Art and supported by Tamarind Thai Restaurant.

Date: Tuesday, November 10th

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Tamarind Thai Restaurant, 946 Normandy Dr, Miami Beach, FL

RSVP: www.lifeisartfest.org/blog/ccrsvp

* Complimentary Thai Bites 7pm-8pm
* Educational Presentation 8:15pm
* 1 Free Beer or Wine with RSVP courtesy of Chang Beer
* RSVP here

~ Meet and discuss issues with other artists
~ Professional development presentation by Paul S. Vicary, Esq. (Legal)
~ Personal question & answer time
~ Network with local arts professionals

Life Is Art returns with another Creative Connections! This month we welcome Paul S. Vicary, Esq., who will be giving a short presentation on legal issues facing artists. Paul is donating his time for this, and will be available for personal questions after the presentation.

Tamarind Thai Restaurant is graciously donating some yummy Thai bites and you can get one complimentary wine or beer with RSVP, thanks to Chang Beer!

The event is completely free, though contributions are gratefully accepted. Your support helps us continue to help the arts community.

We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to expand your network and help advance your artistic career.

For more information, visit http://www.soulofmiami.org/2009/10/26/life-is-art-creative-connections-5-at-tamarind-thai-restaurant-111009/