2015 Social Media Matrix at Meadowview Convention Center

    KINGSPORT, TN, August 13, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The public is invited to join author, marketer and trainer CJ Hallock, along with a panel of local experts, for an intensive one-day social media training at Meadowview Convention Center on August 22nd. The event will begin at 11am and will last until 4pm. There will be a one-hour break for lunch, during which attendees are encouraged to enjoy a lunch entree in the beautiful Meadowview Restaurant.

During this exclusive event, attendees will learn how to properly set up and optimize their social media accounts, which tools and strategies work best for business growth in the online world, how to find their target markets, how to define their social media strategies and how to create a plan prior to leaping into the world of social media. Attendees will also learn what to avoid, the common pitfalls among social media users and much, much more.

The panel of presenters includes:
- Event host, CJ Hallock - cjhallock.com - CJ is an author, marketer and trainer who has been marketing online for more than eight years and is considered an expert at using social media along with web and mobile technologies to help businesses, organizations and individuals build relationships with their customers.
- Susan Crum (Presenter) - susandcrum.com -- Susan is widely known as the Overcomer; she is an author, women's ministry leader, as well as personal development coach and speaker, Susan D. Crum has 20 years' experience in the non-profit sector, including leading and motivating others, team building, relationship building, facilitation, strategic planning, fundraising, event planning, marketing and public relations.
- Alan Bracken (Presenter) - alanbracken.com -- Alan is a speaker, entrepreneur and life coach who has spent three years training leaders in Columbia, South America and is currently training in Rwanda, Africa, as well as here in the US. More than ever, Alan is passionate about leadership. His mission, engaging and inspiring others to become significant, was birthed when he made the choice to daily influence people positively.
- Attendees will also enjoy entertainment by Chloe Grace -- chloegrace.info - Chloe Grace is an 18-year- old local singer/songwriter who has been playing guitar since 14. She performs live on Periscope and has been building a following on YouTube for her acoustic covers.

The sponsors for this event include:
- Keva Juice - located at 2244 N Roan Street in Johnson City, TN. http://Kevajuicejc.com
- Healthy Chocolates- Kingsport, TN
- Virtue Marketing - National digital marketing/branding agency, training and coaching firm, and info-product publishing company -- http://virtue-marketing.com

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the event website SMMATRIX.COM or contact the event host, CJ Hallock. For information about parking, restaurant menus and hotel accommodations, contact Medowview Convention Center at (423) 578-6600.

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