CIB Event set for September 3

Friday, September 3, 7:30 a.m. – Central Iowa Bloggers, aka #CIB

Des Moines – Panera on University (6740 University Ave)

Kick off the morning with the Central Iowa Bloggers (#CIB) meetup at Panera on University in West Des Moines. CIB is an informal gathering of people interested in blogging typically held on the first Friday of the month. There is no set agenda for this meetup but bloggers begin to arrive around 7:30 a.m. and many stay through the morning.

http://smcdsm.ning.com/events/cib-central-iowa-bloggers-2

Info on CIB From Creator Mike Sansone:

Central Iowa Blogger Breakfast - at Panera U

A few years ago, we began a Johnny Appleseed-like trek through Central Iowa, pitching the benefits of blogging to augment ones business voice.

I'd meet 'students' at Panera on University and soon, a networking web exploded. About two years ago, we began meeting informally on the First Friday of each month. Just a handful of folks at first. Now -- we fill the restaurant with Central Iowa Bloggers.

From my (limited) perspective, it's a great meeting for three reasons:

It's an offline example of the blogosphere/twitterverse. From the outside, the din of multiple conversations sounds like noise. But examine each conversation close-up - and there's value in each and every exchange for those engaged.
A support system and listening crew. At one point, we were all new to this conversation place. Many start wondering if anyone will listen. In Central Iowa, you have a built-in launching pad of a community base 50-75 strong. Nice!
A great networking opportunity. There is no agenda/schedule for our meeting. Very informal. A great place to announce new plans, collaborate on new ideas, and exchange best practices. I get jazzed every time we meet.