I had the pleasure of organizing a local TweetUp last night in the Andover area to support the social media and marketing community. It was sort of a whim - and was created out of desire to network with local social media ambassadors and not have to commute into Boston or Cambridge. Selfish, I know.
But there seemed to be an honest appreciation from those that attended that there was finally an opportunity to meet other Twitter-friendly people over a cocktail and get-to-know-you conversation. No pressure, no agenda, just some handshakes and Tweet-tini's (thanks Glory Restaurant!)
While Boston hosts a multitude of events and celebrations, it is sometimes nice to reach out to your peers and colleagues around the corner from where you live. It doesn't need to be fancy - and it doesn't need to be large. And it certainly seems that restaurants and bar owners are understanding the power of the Tweet...and opening up to hosting and entertaining the social media crowd. A great example of how the two work nicely is GuestFeed: Social Media Management for the Hospitality Industry.
So, are you curious who is in your neighborhood? Want to meet other local business owners? Enjoy Social Media events? That's all it takes to kick it off in your area. If I could do it, anyone can!
