About Frank J. Kenny

“Frank Kenny’s session on Social Media Networking for Business for the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce was not only the most valuable program I have attended with the chamber but also the best educational event I have experienced in quite a long time. Thank you for bringing this session to us.”  

Ken Bator, Owner, BTC Small Business

 

Thank you Ken. My pleasure.

Hello there. I am Frank J. Kenny, the founder and owner of Frank J. Kenny, LLC.

I appreciate you coming to our site.

In case you didn’t realize, we help organizations excel at social media and technology. See our Work With Frank page to see at list of our products and services.

Frank Kenny, Social Media Marketing Speaker

Before you work with us you will probably want to know: What is Our “Why”?

Why does our organization exist?

The answer is simply, to be of service.

We exist to help our clients reach their goals, especially through social media and technology.

Our role is to work with you to create your strategy, help you implement it (Fish for You), teach you and your staff (Teach to Fish), and advise.

We are pretty good at it – See Case Study.

We love to, to put it simply, solve your social media problems and make you money and friends.

Growing Your Business Through Social Media and Tech

 

“Over the several years I’ve worked with Frank, I have been impressed with his creativity, innovation, and unparalleled zeal and joy for helping people achieve their objectives. A social media evangelist, a champion for small businesses and chambers of commerce, and a natural entrepreneur, Frank Kenny gets the job done.” 

Richard S. Davis, VP , Association of Washington Business

 Business Info

Our firm is headquartered in the Pacific Northwet (catch that?) between Portland and Seattle.

We service clients and speak throughout North America (hello new Ontario friends). We generally fly out of Portland.

We offer a wide range of services concerning social media for corporations, associations, and entrepreneurs. We consult, provide presentations and social media training seminars and webinars, and create information products such as e-books and reports.

We come at social media from an organization wide perspective, not just marketing.

Social media is much more than marketing. It requires a strategy that encompasses the entire organization.

 Personal Info

Frank J. Kenny and Family

(I hate writing about myself. Let’s do this in 3rd person)

Frank has been the president/CEO of one organization or another since his first job out of college.

With a degree in finance he started out selling mutual funds, annuities, and others types of insurance and financial products in Michigan. He was made President/CEO of his own office at 24. From there he moved to the Puget Sound area of Washington State to start a tourism based retail business with his brother. He was President/CEO of that company for 12 years.

After obtaining his MBA, he then went on to be the President/CEO of the North Mason County Chamber of Commerce. He has been the CEO of other chambers on an interim, consulting basis, helping to recruit new leadership.

He and his team were among the first business association executives to embrace social media, leading to a doubling of membership in less than 18 months. His techniques and strategies garnered national attention and he began to speak to business groups and entrepreneurs throughout North America.

Frank resigned from his chamber to devote himself full time to helping people thrive through social media through his speaking, writing, and consulting.

For fun

As a happily introverted news, tech, and information junkie I love to read. I also love to write.

We, Norma and me, have an RV and enjoy traveling.

I spent 7 months in the RV recently when doing the research for my first book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials for Small Business and Associations.

Social Media RV

Official Bio

Frank J. Kenny is an international speaker and leading authority on social media and tech for small and medium businesses, especially members of business associations. He is on the faculty of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management (IOM), instructing on Integrating Strategic Technology Solutions, Technology Tools and Trends, and Using Data to Grow and Sustain Your Organization.

Frank is the author of two books on social media and tech. The widely downloaded e-book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations and the newly release Get Up To Speed, Social Media for Chambers. His annual Social Media Survey and Executive Report has been downloaded by business associations, and their members, from around the world.

He has presented through numerous business organizations including the Washington Policy Center (WPC), Chamber Executives of Ontario (CEO), Home Builders Association (HBA), Northwest Chamber Leaders (NWCL), New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (NEACCE), American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), and Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). He is the founder of The Chamber Focus Show.

Frank is a former Chair of the Chamber Division of the Association of Washington Business (AWB) and former Washington State Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) Board Member. He has a degree in finance, his MBA, and is a graduate of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy program.

As President/CEO of a county-wide chamber he led a team in doubling the membership of that 45 year old organization over an 18 month period, primarily through strategic social media solutions.

Frank lives in the Pacific Northwest, between Seattle and Portland.

You can view Frank’s Chamber Focus Show at https://www.youtube.com/user/FrankJKenny

 

Specialties:

Keynote speaker on social media and technology for SMB
Social media marketing and tech training/consulting
Social media marketing seminar leader, panelist, facilitator
Small and medium business consulting on social media and tech
Association consulting on social media and technology issues
Entrepreneurship, chambers, business associations
Social CRM, personal branding, digital marketing

Testimonials for Frank J. Kenny

 

  • “I was so impressed by your presentation. The positive re-enforcement and the stories made your presentation so much more personal. I have downloaded your book and have already started talking with my staff and business partner about the information you provided yesterday. Up until your presentation I had seen some success but limited with social media campaigns but they left me questioning the efforts with no real hard ROI. I am not about bashing however I was very skeptical about what I might come away with from this investment of time I was about to make watching your presentation and I must say I was impressed. There are very few who can present the numbers and the program as you did and it reminds me of the early SEO sales pitches, and that was more about the header than organic components of a web page. Now this has struck a note with me and I am digging into what it can mean to my customers, friends and neighbors. I have been converted. Thank you for sharing with us your travels into the cyber world and the bounty and secrets you collected there.” - Mike Harden, Owner, Battle Ground Printing
  • “Frank’s book “The 7 Secret Laws of Society” was a very informative and enjoyable read on social media/networking. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to develop a progressive social media strategy for their organization.” August 16, 2011 - Sheldon Leiba, President & CEO, Mississauga Board of Trade
  • “Frank J. Kenny is a very astute and knowledgeable social media specialist. During my time working with Frank I have learned a lot about social media and the impact on our business. We have embraced this knowledge and have seen our business grow, and the world’s knowledge of what we do grow with it. Frank is very engaging and enjoyable as a speaker. If you get a chance you should read Franks new book. It is packed with a lot of great information.” – Dr. Thomas Armstrong
  • I would recommend Frank to share the knowledge of how to use social media to reach as many people and customers as you can through making it personal and sharing your passion! Great information! Debbie Pedro, President, Hermiston Chamber
  • Good examples from real life. I came away with a much better understanding of social media. Brenda Turner
  • This was an incredible class. Frank did a great job of drawing clear lines between the use of SM and the real results that can come from it. Nathen Peren, Membership sales manager, Issaquah Chamber
  • Any chance you have to hear Frank, take it! Bob Green, President, Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE)
  • Very Good Frank! Congrats on all you are doing. Mathew Bott, Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
  • I took Frank’s Social Media for Business class. The results have been nothing short of amazing. I am making money from these business contacts and, working with Frank, I expect to make a whole lot more down the road. Using the strategies and concepts that Frank teaches, I now have thousands of relationships with friends and future customers/referrers. These are real relationships with a lot of interaction. Social media is the real deal for business. Frank is the real deal when it comes to growing your business through social media.- Mike Boyle, Owner, North Bay Mortgage
  • Lynda Bilo, Issaquah Chamber – Frank, I have been meaning to tell you how your “Talk” at the Issaquah Chamber has changed my world. While I have not developed all the social media skills, I have become a sponge, learning all I can. You opened up a new world for me. Thank you! You do make a difference!
  • Mark Sturdevant, President/CEO La Habra Chamber – This workshop was a major success and the attendees loved it. Already talk of a follow-up class in February to explore more Psychology and the how-to aspects of these Social Networking platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. Excellent job! Thanks, Mark
  • Valerie K. Boyle – Enjoyed the W.A.C.E. webinar very much Frank. Gave me some additional good info to share when I am out and about working with boards, especially those that aren’t quite sold on the possibilities. Thanks!
  • Nate Schaus – Frank Kenny provided a fantastic social media seminar at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce yesterday. If you are a business leader in the Phoenix West Valley – you won’t want to miss the next time he presents.
  • Clovis Chamber of Commerce – Capacity crowd this morning to hear Frank Kenny talk about the Psychology of Social Media for the Clovis Chamber.
  • Linda Smith Fry – The training was OUTSTANDING! Thank you Clovis Chamber for providing these opportunities to us!!! YES I would be willing to pay for Advanced Seminar with Frank!
  • Helen Butler -  Thanks for the workshop at La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce today. Always looking for more information and tips on social media. Great job! Maybe another one after the first of the year?
  • Kay Whiting Harrison, Murrieta Chamber, Committee Chair – Your social media workshop was amazing today. We left with a greater knowledge and avenues of how to implement your information. Thank you so much for coming and please let me know if Murrieta will be on your tour again next year!
  • Linda Jacobson Youngsma – Great Seminar today! Thank you, learned a lot that I will be implementing
  • Debi Carpadus-Brighthope Designs – I had a great time attending your classes today in El Dorado County. Thanks for coming to our Chamber!
  • Caroline Root – Thank you SO much for the wonderful information presented by Frank Kenny. Looking forward to the next session.
  • James Fox Terrazas – The Clovis Chamber brought us another great event. Thanks to Beth and her staff for this highly insightfull seminar. Yes I would attend an Advanced Seminar. Yes I would prepay. How about more than 2 hours next time?
  • Jeannette Dashjian – Great seminar!! Beth you said it was going to be good and yes it was. I am going to attend more of these that the chamber provides for all of us. Great speaker and I would also like a longer time frame for this kind of seminar. Now I have my homework to do so best to the chamber and all the members.
  • Brett Taylor – Frank was awesome. Yes, I would attend again in February.
  • Robert Mano – Great info
  • Carin Hodge – Great workshop!!!
  • Joy Mcmillan – Great workshop! Lots of information.
  • Christopher Bundros – Thank you for another great seminar, useful in our businesses.
  • David Wynn Smith – Another successful Chamber sponsored event.
  • Linda Smith Fry – One more reason why I belong to the Clovis Chamber! The training was OUTSTANDING!
  • Jeannette Dashjian – Hi All. I agree. This was a very good workshop!!!! Good job Beth! Good to meet Rachel and the other chamber members. Good group. I also like my picture thanks Beth! You take good pictures!
  • Katrina Olsen – Well worth my time – excellent workshop!
  • Sue Thurman – Frank had some insightful information for us–thank you Frank, for putting Gilroy on your City’s to visit. Your talk was full of good information and you brightened our day.
  • Lisa Anderson Cassara He was very interesting! And a great sense of humor as well.
  • Shauna Fastenow – This was an awesome workshop! Thank you Kwan for sponsoring, and Mark and Frank for the great presentations and slide shows!
  • Jan Bates – I am so thankful to have donations to send to the troops. Thanks Rhonda for getting the vidieo Frank Kenny took on fb. Loved the social networking class by Frank Kenny offered through the Murrieta Chamber. Next mailing to Afghanistan will be Dec. 13th.
  • Matt Bott, The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce – We held a great seminar today on “Your Social Media Strategy” by Frank Kenny that kicked off our Fall 2010 Business Matters Seminar Series! Thank you to Frank for his amazing presentation – now the Chamber’s has a practical strategy to take our media to the next level!
  • Beth Bridges – Frank, Our members very much enjoyed your presentation. You know it’s good when their only “complaint” is wishing it was longer! This page was the idea of Jim Terrazas, as a way to tell people thank you in a big way. It’s wonderful to be on the receiving end.
  • David Wynn Smith – Thank you Beth and thank you Frank Kenny. Excellent presentation and very informative!
  • Doreen Smith – Thank you for your seminar, you were so inspirational!
  • Phil Luna – Thanks for the seminar today in Visalia. Great info and lots to think about.
  • Courtney Manhold – Frank is a great speaker! He gives a unique “human” approach to social media. The methods he introduces are practical and common sense. “Give” is the message and you will receive. Thank you Frank!
  • Mary J. Mazzei – Great info this morning on Psychology of Social Networking. I’m ready to lead my tribe. Thanks Frank!
  • Mark Blackney – Great W.A.C.E. Webinar, Frank! We’re looking forward to your Clovis visit.
  • Sue Thurman – Frank, your presentation was great. Thank you so much for putting it together for us in Gilroy. I am excited to begin to use the tools.
  • Rhonda Warner- Hello from Murrieta California! I just wanted to share with you what a wonderful event we had today with Frank J. Kenny! He sure knows his stuff on social networking! Our membership was very impressed with the knowledge he shared with them today. Thank you Frank!
  • Roxanne Ford Hogue – Thank you, Frank, for the class you taught yesterday in Buckeye, AZ. for the Chamber. It was very informative and you did a great job! Keep up the good work! I’m sure you’ll be a blessing to many! Merry Christmas!

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New Chamber Member Benefit And Non-dues Revenue

Dated: May 15, 2013

Changing times requires innovation. Chamber webinars are clearly one of those innovations. Yourvmembers are using social media and webinars in droves. This has created a new revenue opportunity for your chamber.

LONGVIEW, Wash. — Today, we are announcing the full rollout of a new Chamber Member Webinars program that is free for your organization and offers the following benefits for your members and community:

• Social media courses are greatly desired today. With this new program, they are delivered on a monthly basis directly to your member’s home or office.

• This is a new source of non-dues revenue for your chamber.

• They are available to both members and prospective members, leading to new members and higher retention rates.

We Beta tested the program with the Greater Sudbury Ontario Chamber. Here is a quote from one of their members:

“I have no problem telling you that I thought it was good and the information was good…He provided two tools I had not heard of and I am looking at those with interest. I have also downloaded his pdf book and am going to begin reading it this afternoon. Depending on the topic I would not hesitate to sign up for his stuff. Vivienne Martin, Manager of Employment Support Services

What’s In It For Your Chamber

Through this turnkey program, you can offer Frank’s proven webinars and earn a percentage of the revenue,which can be substantial. You get:

• A share of the webinar revenues. You have to offer this type of training today. You should get paid for it.

• A professional marketing piece to distribute through email, social media, and your newsletter. It is editable and includes space for your chamber’s name and/or logo.

• A unique discount code that is only available to your members.

This is a turnkey program for the select chambers that we enroll. We handle:

• All the technology. You get seamless webinar delivery to your member’s office or home.

• All the registration, reminders, and payments.

• The creation and delivery of the webinar by Frank. The only thing you have to do is what you already do well, share the event with your members and community.

Because registrations are handled through the top name in payment processing your members also have the option of requesting a refund before the webinar occurs.

Catches?

No catches. No contracts. No upfront fees. No requirements on the Chamber to do anything other than what you already do best, help your members. Limited availability.
http://frankjkenny.com/memberwebinars
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News concerning Frank J. Kenny, LLC

 

Press Release

Immediate Release

“Free E-Book Teaches Chamber of Commerce Leaders How to Use Social Media to Dramatically Increase Membership and Retain Members”

 

Portland, Oregon – 6-18-2012 – A new free e-book (soon to be sold at $19.95) shows chamber of commerce leaders how to use social media to attract and retain new members. Through this new work by Frank J. Kenny Chamber professionals learn to use these modern social media tools to quickly and effectively move their Chamber into the 21st century.

Readers of the book will discover how Frank and his team grew their Chamber of Commerce membership by 100% in the space of 18 months using basic social media practices. In this free book he gives other chamber leaders the formula to do it too. He includes quick and simple ways to develop a social media strategy that works for Chambers, big and small.

Here’s what Chris Brogan, one of the top bloggers, social media gurus, and new marketers in the world today says about Frank in his excellent foreword to Frank’s book:“Frank here has written up what he feels you need to know as leaders of chambers and associations… He wants you to succeed. He knows the world will be better if you feel educated and ready to take it on. So with that, I say, ‘Learn. Dare to try this stuff. And join the new digital channel.’ There’s gold in these here hills.”

Frank shares how to use social media to turn a Chamber into a business funnel that new business will flow into and stay there. He also shares how to use social media to tell a story that resonates with audiences. He discusses how to use platforms like Facebook , Twitter, Google+, and a blog to build trust and credibility with potential members.

Chris Mead, Senior Vice President, American Chamber of Commerce (ACCE), said about the book, “Frank Kenny gives you the rocket without requiring you to learn rocket science. He helps make social media understandable and potentially profitable.”

Steve Snyder, Vice President of the Western Association of Chamber Execs (W.A.C.E.) said, “Frank Kenny ‘hits a long ball’ when it comes to social media and how it can benefit your chamber.”

The new e-book, and many other social media resources, are available today for free at http://frankjkenny.com/get-up-to-speed/

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Frank J. Kenny is the leading authority on social media for Chambers, and their members, in the Chamber of Commerce industry. As a faculty member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management (IOM) Frank instructs on “Integrating Strategic Technology Solutions” and “Technology Tools and Trends”. He is the author of two books on social media. The newly release Get Up To Speed, Social Media for Chambers (http://frankjkenny.com/get-up-to-speed) and the widely downloaded e-book The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations. His annual Social Media Survey and Executive Report has been downloaded by business associations, and their members, from around the world.

Frank lives in the Pacific Northwest, between Seattle and Portland. He is proud to have served on the boards of his local Rotary, United Way, and Chamber. In a prior life, he founded a leading chain of tourist-based stores which were honored with the Business of the Year award from a local Chamber.

 

2012 Social Media Survey Executive Report

 

Recently we conducted our annual Social Media Survey to discover current challenges business owners and organizations share in their day-to-day use of social media. A significant number of small and medium businesses (SMBs) and several dozen business associations, such as chambers of commerce, responded to our invite to participate over a period of several weeks.

In addition to our online survey, we conducted interviews with select respondents and clients.

The goal of this FREE 17 page executive report is to share the common findings of the survey and provide access to solutions.

FREE Social Media Report

 

Press Release

Immediate Release

Bainbridge Island Chamber Names New President/CEO

Frank J. Kenny Retained to Conduct Nationwide Search and Acts as Interim President/CEO

Bainbridge Island, WA 12-15-2011 – Experienced Chamber of Commerce professional Rex Oliver was named yesterday as the new President/CEO of the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Oliver was formerly the President/CEO of the Murrieta California Chamber, a position he held for 10 years. While with the Murrieta Chamber he served as the President of the Southern California Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (SCACCE) and sat on the board of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).

According to Jeff Waite, Chairman of the Board of the Bainbridge Island Chamber, “We are very excited to have Rex aboard. He brings a wealth of chamber experience and talents to our Island and region. He will work closely with our partners and members as we focus on our core competencies of creating a strong sustainable local economy through promoting the community, providing networking opportunities, representing the interests of business with government, and promoting sustainable business practices.”

Mr. Oliver was introduced to the Bainbridge Island Community last night at a special event that included such dignitaries as Trudi Inslee, wife of gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee, Dr. David Mitchell, President of Olympic College, John Powers, Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, and more than 100 other community leaders.

The recruiting process was a multi-month project that included the engagement of Chamber of Commerce consultant, Frank J. Kenny. Mr. Kenny acted as interim director of the chamber while also facilitating board retreats, creation of the job description, performing the national search, and negotiations. “The board of directors looked at this time as an opportunity for organizational growth and change. I am honored to have been involved in helping this long-established business association work through the process of establishing a vision and then recruiting a chamber professional of national prominence that will help them see it come to fruition”, Mr. Kenny said.

The recruitment team, which consisted of board members, the executive committee, and Mr. Kenny employed the services of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.), and Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) in the candidate search. Steve Snyder, Vice President of W.A.C.E. wrote to say, “Just a short note to congratulate you and the Bainbridge Island Chamber on hiring Rex Oliver from Murrieta CA. I was glad to see the chamber hire a chamber professional. I am confident that Rex will do a great job for the chamber. I am glad that W.A.C.E. was able to provide assistance in this process.”

Chairman of the Board Jeff Waite can be reach at jw@parfittway.com. Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.
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Recent social media marketing news

Social Media Marketing is critical to your small business or business association.

If you are looking for social media marketing consulting, social media marketing training, a social media marketing speaker, or simply want to discuss your social media marketing efforts with an expert, contact Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8-10-2011                       Contact: Amy Malo 202-463-5951

Frank J. Kenny Served as Faculty Member at

U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management

A Four-Year Leadership Training Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Longview, WA—Frank J. Kenny, owner of Frank J. Kenny Speaks, Writes, Coaches, LLC, recently served as a faculty member at Institute for Organization Management (Institute), an intensive week-long nonprofit leadership training program held in July at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.

 

Since 1921, Institute has attracted association and chamber professionals from across the country to its five university sites. During the four-years, most Institute participants attend the one-week sessions at the same site, building valuable relationships with others in the industry. Through a combination of required courses and electives, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.

 

Institute’s faculty members come from varied backgrounds within the nonprofit industry, all with a commitment to providing the best education for chamber and association professionals. The faculty plays a pivotal role throughout the week, providing instruction and sharing resources in targeted courses such as Creating a Digital Strategy and Technology Tools and Trends. Many Institute faculty members continue to offer their guidance to students and their organizations throughout the year.

 

“Institute’s faculty members are truly the experts in their respective fields,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals each bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Institute classroom that is unparalleled in nonprofit management.”
Institute is a 501(c) (3) affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

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New Social Media Marketing Book for Small Business and Associations

Vancouver, WA 5-18-2011 – After seven months of in-the-field research and writing, Frank J. Kenny has released a new book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations.

Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations The 7 Secret Laws of Society on Social Media Marketing

 

The 170 page, 15 chapter manuscript is being release both as a standard book and as a free digitally downloadable e-book. Distribution is through the largest technology firm in the chamber of commerce industry, ChamberMaster. Small business owners and association executives can also obtain the associated Social Media Marketing Guidebook, consulting packages, and an audio version of the text. Step by step coaching and webinar training are also available.

Topics covered in the book include growing your business by setting and measuring your social media marketing goals, breaking through the clutter by telling your social media marketing story to the right target market, building your business and personal brand, listening, engaging, and providing value. There is a bonus section with 27 social media marketing strategies. The 7 Secret Laws of Society are also divulged and explained.

Frank J. Kenny is embarking on a social media marketing speaking tour immediately following the release. He is scheduled to speak in his home area of Oregon and Washington State before beginning the tour. His presentations are available for small business and association audiences in full day, 1/2 day, breakout, and customized keynote.

Frank J. Kenny is an industry thought leader on small business and business association growth strategies, especially through new media marketing. In addition to his recently completed speaking tour, which included instructing more than 150 business associations on social media strategies, he has taught entrepreneurs and executives internationally. Frank is on the faculty of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program and has instructed on social media marketing through the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).

Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

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Frank J. Kenny to Teach Social Media Marketing and Technology Classes for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM) Program

Vancouver, WA 5-24-2011 – Frank J. Kenny will be teaching two social media marketing courses this July in Los Angeles for the Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program. Both revolve around helping chambers and associations to utilize the latest in social media marketing and technology for reaching their goals and objectives.

The first class, Technology Trends and Tools, helps the students stay abreast of the latest web based communications to effectively and efficiently grab the attention and esteem of the members. Topics covered will include social media marketing, social networking, and the latest web tools.

The second class, Integrating a Digital Strategy, is all about helping association leaders  create a strategy and technology plan. Learning objectives include: creating a technology plan and budget, weighing the costs and benefits, and using social media for brand advocacy.

Frank J. Kenny is an industry thought leader in social media marketing for business associations and small business. He is an author, consultant, public speaker and former Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. His new book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations is available as a free digital download.

Institute for Organization Management is an adult education and professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for those in the association, chamber of commerce, and other related nonprofit industries. Since 1921, Institute has educated hundreds of thousands of past, current, and future nonprofit leaders from across the country, making it one of oldest and best regarded adult education programs in nonprofit management.

The Institute program was designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize association, chamber of commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of nonprofit management.

Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

 

 

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Author, Speaker, and Social Media Authority Frank J. Kenny Has Accepted an Invitation from the Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) to Instruct on Social Media Marketing for Chambers and Associations

Vancouver, WA 5-19-2011 – As the leading professional development organization for chamber executives in Washington State, WCCE brings in experts from around the country to instruct on chamber trends and essentials. Social media marketing is clearly a trend for the chamber industry and the businesses they serve.

WCCE WCCE

After seven months of in-the-field research and writing, Frank J. Kenny, a former chamber of commerce President/CEO, has released a new book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations. His first full day presentation, based on the book, will be on June 8th in Kirkland, WA. Frank will present again on June 9th. Registration for the training can be made through http://www.wcce.org/

Topics covered in the presentation will include: Growing your chamber by telling the correct social media marketing story, engaging the right target market, retaining members through relationships, building your chamber’s social media brand, setting and measuring your chamber’s social media goals, listening, promoting, and providing member value. The 7 Secret Laws of Society are also divulged and explained.

The mission of WCCE is to advance chambers of commerce by connecting chamber professionals to the information and resources they need to succeed through education, coordination and facilitation. Their vision is developing high achieving chamber professionals across Washington State.

Frank J. Kenny is an industry thought leader on small business and business association growth strategies, especially through new media. In addition to his recently completed speaking tour, which included instructing more than 150 business associations on social media strategies, he has taught entrepreneurs and executives internationally. Frank is on the faculty of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program and has instructed on social media marketing through the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).

Frank is embarking on a speaking tour immediately following the presentation. He is scheduled to speak in his home area of Oregon and Washington State before beginning the tour. His presentations are available for small business and association audiences in full day, 1/2 day, breakout, and customized keynote.

Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

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Author, Speaker, and Social Media Marketing Authority Frank J. Kenny to Instruct on Social Media Marketing at the Hermiston, Oregon Chamber

 

Vancouver, WA 5-19-2011 – After seven months of in-the-field research and writing, Frank J. Kenny, a former chamber of commerce President/CEO, has released a new book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations. His first strategy session presentation, based on the book, will be on May 24 in Hermiston, Oregon. Registration for the training can be made through http://hermistonchamber.com/

Topics covered in the presentation will include: Telling your business’ story through social media, the essentials of social media, and social media strategies for small business. The 7 Secret Laws of Society will also divulged and explained.

Frank J. Kenny is an industry thought leader on small business and business association growth strategies, especially through new media. In addition to his recently completed speaking tour, which included instructing more than 150 business associations on social media strategies, he has taught entrepreneurs and executives internationally. Frank is on the faculty of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program and has instructed on social media marketing through the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).

Frank is embarking on a speaking tour immediately following the presentation. He is scheduled to speak in his home area of Oregon and Washington State before beginning the tour. His presentations are available for small business and association audiences in full day, 1/2 day, breakout, and customized keynote.

Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

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Author, Speaker, and Social Media Authority Frank J. Kenny to Speak on Social Media Marketing for Small Business at a West Sound Technology Alliance (WSTA) Event

 

Vancouver, WA 5-19-2011 – After seven months of in-the-field research and writing, Frank J. Kenny, a former chamber of commerce President/CEO, has released a new book, The 7 Secret Laws of Society, Social Media Essentials and Strategies for Small Business and Associations. His presentation to the WSTA will be based on the book.

Topics covered in the presentation will include: Telling your business’ story through social media, personal and business branding, choosing the right target market and niche, goal setting and measuring progress, the essentials of social media, and social media strategies for small business. The 7 Secret Laws of Society will also divulged and explained. He will appear on June 16th at 10315 Silverdale Way – Hale’s Alehouse, Kitsap Mall Silverdale, WA 98383. Registration for the presentation can be made through http://westsoundtechnology.org/

West Sound Technology Association (WSTA) is a non-profit, tax exempt 501c(3) educational organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of issues affecting technology professionals, improving education through the effective integration of technology, increasing skills and the availability of opportunities for technology professionals, and enhancing cooperation between business, community, and educational leaders for the adoption of technology as a tool to stimulate economic development.

Frank J. Kenny is an industry thought leader on small business and business association growth strategies, especially through new media. In addition to his recently completed social media marketing speaking tour, which included instructing more than 150 business associations on social media strategies, he has taught entrepreneurs and executives internationally. Frank is on the faculty of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program and has instructed on social media marketing through the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) and the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).

Frank is embarking on a speaking tour immediately following the presentation. He is scheduled to speak in his home area of Oregon and Washington State before beginning the tour. His presentations are available for small business and association audiences in full day, 1/2 day, breakout, and customized keynote.

Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organization Management (IOM) Program Names Frank J. Kenny as Who’s Who Faculty Member

Vancouver, WA 5-24-2011 – Frank J. Kenny will be teaching two social media marketing courses this July in Los Angeles for the Institute of Organization Management (IOM) program. Both revolve around helping chambers and associations to utilize social media marketing in reaching their goals and objectives.

As part of being featured, Mr. Kenny was asked, “What is your favorite course to teach at Institute and why? In your free time, what do you do for fun? What is your proudest accomplishment? If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?” Answers to these questions and Mr. Kenny’s profile can be found at http://institute.uschamber.com/whos-who/faculty.

Frank J. Kenny is an industry thought leader in social media marketing for business associations and small business. He is an author, consultant, public speaker and former Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. The first course he will be teaching is Technology Trends and Tools. The second course is integrating a Digital Strategy

Institute for Organization Management is an adult education and professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for those in the association, chamber of commerce, and other related nonprofit industries. Since 1921, Institute has educated hundreds of thousands of past, current, and future nonprofit leaders from across the country, making it one of oldest and best regarded adult education programs in nonprofit management.

The Institute program was designed to enhance individual performance, elevate professional standards, and recognize association, chamber of commerce, and other nonprofit professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of nonprofit management.

Frank J. Kenny can be contacted at http://FrankJKenny.com or Frank@FrankJKenny.com.

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