Sold Out Crowd Packs Beggars For Social Networking Luncheon

OAK FOREST, IL — A packed house of eager learners picked up some social media networking tips from Robin Curtner, the owner of the Magical Marketing By Robin social media marketing firm during a "Lunch & Learn" at the Beggars Pizza on Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest last week. The event, which cost $10 for Chamber members and $15 for non-members, sold out at 50 guests.

"It was an incredible luncheon with a variety of professionals from the Oak Forest and local area," Curtner said. "Guests were greeted, checked- in and offered a buffet of pizza, food and desserts."

Curtner spoke for an hour about "social networking," a term that combines networking and social media. She provided handouts with samples, examples and statistics for each guest.

"I hope that I was able to help each person in the room with some aspect of their social media marketing," she said. "Social Media marketing is absolutely essential in the growth of businesses today."

Kim Malecky-Iles, executive director of the chamber, said Curtner "did an excellent job covering all aspects of social media, answering questions and making helpful suggestions."

Positive feedback on the luncheon was shared on Facebook, with the event being referred to as "fabulous and very informative" by the John Amico School of Hair Design.

"Magical Marketing is definitely a company you need to help you with your social media. Thank you for a wonderful time!"