Detroit Launch Event
The Detroit Launch event was GREAT. The event was at the Renissance Center in downtown Detroit. I got there a bit early to set up for the Heartland District / INETA user group booth. As an INETA Liaison for MI, OH, and PA I was excited that so many user groups would be represented at this event. We had user groups leaders from as far as Dayton, OH (Jim Holmes) come out to the event and help man the booth. A big thanks to everyone who helped us man the booth- Joe Kunk, Jim Holmes, Jason Follas, Paul Kimmel, Bill Wagner, Josh Holmes, Doug Coates. Apologize if I missed anyone. We had over 200 people sign up through a “user group signup tool“ with “instant winner“ functionality. We had a ton of swag that we gave away, and at one point we had 35 people lined up to sign up at our booth. :) Many ug leaders were asking about the sign up tool, and I plan on releasing that here very soon. It is a great tool for running at a user group event to have visitors /members sign up, and to find out more about area user groups.
Upcoming events.. We have a launch event coming up in Toledo, OH (Nov 29) in case you missed it in Detroit. Even if you missed it, you'll still want to make it out! John Hopkins from the Great Lakes Area .NET User Group (Detroit) will be presenting. We'll have some great swag as usual. More info forthcoming on our web site.
There is also a code camp in the Dayton / Cinci area on January 21st. I am planning on presenting there. Getting some requests to do an ATLAS (AJAX for .NET) presentation so I will probably do that.
Lots of other exciting things going on in the Heartland District and I think we're going to see a new level of quality at user groups next year in terms of speakers and sharing resources locally.