Dayton Marketing Community

First, as someone who has been forced to look for employment a few times in the last few years, I know how hard it can be to simply find job postings. When I was looking, I found myself saying "I wish there was one site I could go to and find everything that is out there." So, when Squidoo came along, I thought to myself, here is a way to make that happen. Certainly I don't claim to have everything that is posted out there, but I can promise you a great place to start. With links to sites like simplyhired.com, emurse.com, jobster.com, creativehotlist.com as well as the usual suspects, the site serves as a good home base for finding employment.

Next, as I was interviewing and searching I began to better understand the power of networking. I found myself searching high and low for professional events where I could build my network, but discovered that it was really difficult to find much of what was happening around town. Thus the Dayton Marketing Community Calendar made it possible for me to aggregate events like local chamber functions, AMA, Ad Club, PRSA, IABC, and the litany of other groups that meet into one simple place. Now when I plan my week, I look at my appointments, find holes in my calendar, and fill them with networking events by simply checking the calendar. Just that easy.

Something else I learned was that the more new people at the events I attend, the more value for me to attend the event. I am going there to meet people and build my network, so by making it easy to find out what is going on in town, not only is it easier for me to attend, it is easier for others to do the same. I would not be so bold as to say that my calendar is the focal point of people seeking out events around town, but it is a start. I have referred several local professionals to the site, and occasionally someone will contact me with a note of thanks - a new connection.

Finally, at least for this post, the site has helped me to become more connected with the community in which I live. By knowing more about what is happening, I am better equipped to contribute professionally and personally to my community. The site has let me know who is hiring, who is making news, what group is involved in what cause and how effectively they operate.

Those are a few reasons why I put this site together. I hope you find it useful. Should you forget how to find it simply Google "Dayton Marketing" - voila