Neighborhood America Director & National CRM Association President to Share Expertise Relative to Strategic Alliances

Neighborhood America Director of CRM & Social Media Strategy will speak at the annual Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) Open House in Atlanta, Georgia on February 25th. Michael will address the future of CRM in the management of strategic alliances and how companies can best leverage social media to accomplish business goals.

Naples, FL (PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- Neighborhood America, an award-winning enterprise social software provider, and the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) announce Michael Thomas will speak at the annual ASAP Open House in Atlanta on February 25th.

Michael is Director of CRM and Social Media Strategy for Neighborhood America and serves as the President of the National CRM Association. In 2004, CRM Magazine recognized him as one of the Most Influential CRM Leaders.

During the ASAP Open House, Michael will address the future of CRM in the management of strategic alliances. Through the sharing of customer success stories, event attendees will learn how companies can successfully leverage social media to accomplish business goals.

WHO: Michael W. Thomas, Director of CRM & Social Media Strategy at Neighborhood America, and President of the National CRM Association

WHAT:

ASAP Open House & Wine Tasting

WHEN:

Wednesday, February 25, 2009; 6:30 - 8:30 pm

WHERE:

Wine Styles

4511 Olde Perimeter Way #300

Atlanta, GA 30346

(770) 393-1110

To register: https://www.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1531794182300&P=1531794191158369000&Info

About Neighborhood America

Neighborhood America's ELAvate solution was named the software industry's 'Best Social Networking Solution' for enterprises, honored with the 2008 CODiE Award. ELAvate enables companies to build online and mobile communities to engage consumers, facilitate ongoing dialogue around their brand, and gain continued business intelligence. Brands such as Scripps Networks, FOX News, and Adidas rely on Neighborhood America for its award-winning technology and commitment to guide them through the entire community-building process - from strategy, through implementation, to ultimate success. Learn how your company can gain a competitive advantage by visiting: www.neighborhoodamerica.com.

About ASAP

The Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP) is the leading global professional organization dedicated to alliance formation and management. Founded in 1999, ASAP currently has over 2,000 members with 8 regional US chapters and 5 international chapters. The organization holds conferences throughout the year, including a Global Alliance Summit, focusing on best practices, case studies in alliances, and networking. For more information, www.strategic-alliances.org.

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