Web savvy local businesses will use social networking event to explore solutions for replacing programs lost to budget cutbacks.
When Mashable recently designated June 30th to be Social Media Day, two LA business owners decided to seize it as a chance to “walk the talk”, making social media more than just a daily distraction but a chance to promote social responsibility.
With the thousands of young Angelenos struggling for education, career training, and to keep a roof over their head, The Rainmaker Network, which helps students prepare for life after school, and Unicorn Press, a boutique communications studio, are putting on a live event where businesses and individual social media butterflies can put their networks and media skills to good use by helping tackle these issues.
“This is a great opportunity to put the social tools of the web to work helping LA’s youth receive the support they need despite budget cuts and slashed programs. We promote giving back through collaborative solutions that better prepare young adults for their transition into the workforce.” says Lance Stacy, CEO of The Rainmaker Network.
“I was fortunate to have been able to take advantage of the public school and university system here in California,” says Amara Poolswasdi, Studio Principal of Unicorn Press. “Starting from K-12 then eventually getting a BA through the CSU system, the state of California has been incredibly supportive of my creative endeavors. I want to pay that opportunity forward by drawing attention to the issues facing our youth today.”
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About Social Media Day 2010 Los Angeles
Social Media Day LA 2010 celebrates the integration of social media, education, and business in Los Angeles. The live event will take place on Wednesday June 30, 2010 at Choppe Choppe in Culver City. For more info go to: http://www.socialmediadayla.com.
