Winning on Social Media: Crisis Management in an Echo Chamber
Registration due 5 p.m. Monday, September 11
Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Holiday Inn at Rt. 306 (7701) Reynolds Road
Mentor, Ohio (Note: This is NOT LaMalfa Center)
Speaker: Thom Fladung, Hennes Communications

Social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and more – these platforms have become primary information sources and dominant drivers of reputation for individuals and organizations. Here’s a look at how and why social media has grown explosively – and what you can do to assess social media threats and use these powerful tools to communicate effectively and protect your reputation. Thom Fladung is vice president of Hennes Communications, one of the few firms in the United States focused exclusively on crisis communications and crisis management.
- When: Wednesday, September 13 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Networking starts at 11:45; lunch and program are from 12 noon to 1 pm. Please register for this event by Monday, September 11 at 5 pm.
- Where: Holiday Inn at Rt. 306 (7701 Reynolds Rd)
Mentor, Ohio (note: this is NOT LaMalfa Center) - Cost: Registration is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, $10 for students.
Register online or by contacting us via email. Non-members must prepay online.
Save these dates for upcoming meetings:
October 11, 2017
Speaker: James Schleicher, IBB, Inc.
“Becoming a Center of Influence”
James Schleicher, author of “It All Starts With A Plan,” and his business partner Gary Caluducan discuss how anyone can build a 100% referral based business utilizing social media and branding. They will discuss how it’s not “what” you do; however, “who” you are and “why” you exist that matters. Join us as we dive into the secrets of transforming customers that leave into a community that stays. James is a chartered financial consultant with Western Southern Life and the founder of IBB, Inc.
November 8, 2017
Speaker: Donna Kastner, Retirepreneur
“Reinventing Retirement: Why It’s Happening & What It Means for You”
Donna Kastner is Founder & Chief Trailblazer at Retirepreneur, a community for seasoned professionals looking to make the leap from full-time job to thriving, part-time consulting practice. After years of helping event organizers to build strong and vibrant communities, she’s now applying these same skills to help aspiring Retirepreneurs connect with like-minded people to collaborate and design their best career chapter yet. For more info, check out retirepreneur.com.
Submissions for the October VOICE newsletter are due September 20.