Neighborhood America Featured at Leading Symposium to Discuss Business Applications for Social Networking Technology

Summary: Technology expert Jim Haughwout of Neighborhood America joins industry leaders at the upcoming Executive Master's in Technology Management (EMTM) Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania to share insights on how social networking technology is driving business strategies. The event features a keynote lecture by technology visionary and social media thought leader Guy Kawasaki.

Naples, FL (PRWEB) May 14, 2009 -- Neighborhood America, an award-winning enterprise social software provider, announces it will share its expertise on a fascinating panel May 22nd titled, "How Technology Drives New Business Strategy in the Age of Social Networks." The panel kicks off the Executive Master's in Technology Management (EMTM) Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania and a 20-year anniversary celebration.

The University's Wharton School, one of the world's most highly esteemed and influential business schools, invited Neighborhood America CIO and VP of Technology Jim Haughwout to speak on the transformative power of social networking technology.

As businesses are challenged with gaining a competitive advantage, Jim will enlighten attendees on how the power of social networks is being harnessed by community organizers, corporations, government leaders and others to achieve tangible business value - as has been the outcome for Neighborhood America's customers.

The panel includes George Krautzel, Co-Founder and President of Toolbox.com and Shawndra Hill, Operations and Information Management Department, The Wharton School.

The keynote address will be delivered by Guy Kawasaki, technology visionary and one of the social media industry's most influential thought leaders.

Who: Jim Haughwout, CIO & VP of Technology at Neighborhood America
What: Panel: How Technology Drives New Business Strategy in the Age of Social Networks
When: Friday, May 22, 2009; 1:30 PM EDT
Where: University of Pennsylvania, Claudia Cohen Hall; Philadelphia, PA

To arrange an interview with Jim at the EMTM Symposium:

Contact:
Kristi Grigsby, Senior Director of Marketing
Neighborhood America
(239) 591-6811

About Neighborhood America
Neighborhood America's ELAvate solution won the 2008 and 2009 CODiE Award for the software industry's 'Best Social Networking Solution' for enterprises. Our solutions are designed to solve important organizational challenges and enable our business and government customers to build stronger consumer relationships, increase efficiency, drive productivity and improve financial performance. Additionally, we support our customers with expert consulting services to ensure that they are maximizing the benefits from their social media strategy and our solutions. Learn more about our company by visiting: www.neighborhoodamerica.com.

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