Mingle360 Enables Dulles (Va.) Chamber of Commerce to Secure Leads and Contacts on MingleSticks
Mingle360 deploys real world social networking solution for Dulles VA Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Fairfax, VA, November 10, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Mingle360 (www.mingle360.com) is supporting the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce - one of the fastest growing Chambers in the Washington, DC region - with a powerful networking tool called the MingleStick (www.minglestick.com). Chamber Members simply “point and click” to connect with other attendees and event sponsors. The MingleStick uses patent-pending wireless technology for creating real-world connections that can be viewed online after the event.
When two event attendees click with their MingleSticks, a connection is automatically made. The MingleStick lights-up “green”, giving members and Chamber Staff more time to spend on important conversations with potential customers. Immediately following the event, attendees can review their leads within an online ‘address book’, containing contact information and profile pictures for facial recognition. The Chamber Members keep the MingleStick and return home to upload their sales leads and connections via a USB port on their computer.
Eileen Curtis, President and CEO of the Dulles Chamber, has been an “early adopter” of new technologies. Curtis said: “We at the Dulles Chamber are so excited to be the first Chamber in the country to embrace the newest networking technology from Mingle360.” She added that at the fall Chamber event, “the MingleStick debuted recently and quickly became a ‘happening’ as members clicked their way into each other’s network. We expect to have extraordinary success with this wonderful new tool.”
Curtis and her membership development team initially ordered 250 MingleSticks. Because of competitive pricing, the Dulles Chamber is likely to purchase additional devices that members may take home. Mingle360 provides its networking solution to business networking events as well as tradeshows, conventions, and social events. The MingleStick technology was most recently deployed at the Jiffy Lube International tradeshow, the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention, and the TS2 Trade Show.
"We believe the MingleStick revolutionizes the meetings industry," said Dan Coffing, CEO of Mingle360. "Our next-generation lead retrieval and networking solution enables attendees to connect with each other with a simple click of a button.” He said attendees appreciate the experience without the need for business card exchange. “Connections are made within a split second and the MingleStick is undoubtedly a great conversation starter for everyone involved."
The hardware devices are significantly less expensive than traditional lead retrieval systems and produce more effective results. Bradley Blinn, VP of Marketing with Mingle360, noted: "We are happy to partner with the Dulles Regional Chamber to bring our MingleStick technology into more intimate meeting settings like chamber functions. We are expanding to affinity groups like professional societies, women’s business groups, and other meetings,” he said.
In 2009, Mingle360 received Trade Show Executive’s 2009 Innovation Award and Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) Symposium’s Best Live Demonstration Award. Mingle360 may be reached at 703-425-0402.
About Mingle360
Offered as a service to event organizers, the Mingle360 solution, comprised of its MingleStick and MingleStation product, greatly enhance attendee networking at an event, surpassing business cards with up to date contact information and profile pictures for facial recognition. It creates 'buzz' and excitement at an event and helps differentiate an organization from the competition. For more information, please contact Mingle360 at 703-425-0402 or visit www.mingle360.com.
About the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organization that exists to promote and facilitate the success of businesses and the communities they serve through networking, workforce development, outreach, and advocacy. We present over 300 events and preside over dynamic committees, including Environment, Education, Membership, Gala, Ambassadors, Marketing, Workforce, Asian, Outreach, Health & Wellness, Technology, Economic Development, Hispanic, Government Contracting, and Public Policy.
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When two event attendees click with their MingleSticks, a connection is automatically made. The MingleStick lights-up “green”, giving members and Chamber Staff more time to spend on important conversations with potential customers. Immediately following the event, attendees can review their leads within an online ‘address book’, containing contact information and profile pictures for facial recognition. The Chamber Members keep the MingleStick and return home to upload their sales leads and connections via a USB port on their computer.
Eileen Curtis, President and CEO of the Dulles Chamber, has been an “early adopter” of new technologies. Curtis said: “We at the Dulles Chamber are so excited to be the first Chamber in the country to embrace the newest networking technology from Mingle360.” She added that at the fall Chamber event, “the MingleStick debuted recently and quickly became a ‘happening’ as members clicked their way into each other’s network. We expect to have extraordinary success with this wonderful new tool.”
Curtis and her membership development team initially ordered 250 MingleSticks. Because of competitive pricing, the Dulles Chamber is likely to purchase additional devices that members may take home. Mingle360 provides its networking solution to business networking events as well as tradeshows, conventions, and social events. The MingleStick technology was most recently deployed at the Jiffy Lube International tradeshow, the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention, and the TS2 Trade Show.
"We believe the MingleStick revolutionizes the meetings industry," said Dan Coffing, CEO of Mingle360. "Our next-generation lead retrieval and networking solution enables attendees to connect with each other with a simple click of a button.” He said attendees appreciate the experience without the need for business card exchange. “Connections are made within a split second and the MingleStick is undoubtedly a great conversation starter for everyone involved."
The hardware devices are significantly less expensive than traditional lead retrieval systems and produce more effective results. Bradley Blinn, VP of Marketing with Mingle360, noted: "We are happy to partner with the Dulles Regional Chamber to bring our MingleStick technology into more intimate meeting settings like chamber functions. We are expanding to affinity groups like professional societies, women’s business groups, and other meetings,” he said.
In 2009, Mingle360 received Trade Show Executive’s 2009 Innovation Award and Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) Symposium’s Best Live Demonstration Award. Mingle360 may be reached at 703-425-0402.
About Mingle360
Offered as a service to event organizers, the Mingle360 solution, comprised of its MingleStick and MingleStation product, greatly enhance attendee networking at an event, surpassing business cards with up to date contact information and profile pictures for facial recognition. It creates 'buzz' and excitement at an event and helps differentiate an organization from the competition. For more information, please contact Mingle360 at 703-425-0402 or visit www.mingle360.com.
About the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organization that exists to promote and facilitate the success of businesses and the communities they serve through networking, workforce development, outreach, and advocacy. We present over 300 events and preside over dynamic committees, including Environment, Education, Membership, Gala, Ambassadors, Marketing, Workforce, Asian, Outreach, Health & Wellness, Technology, Economic Development, Hispanic, Government Contracting, and Public Policy.
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