reflections and gems

For three days Eastern Market, a vibrant marketplace in downtown Detroit, was transformed into the epicenter of Tech Socialites. Hundreds of attendees including seasoned marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and digital creators. The marketing professionals frantically wrote notes in hopes to better understand the role of social in the new age of media. The venture Capitalists could be identified as the only attendees wearing either Dockers or suits. Digital creators swarmed around conference speakers to thank them for their work in their field. And entrepreneurs showed off their pride and joy.

The cause of all this ruckus can be directly linked to FutureMidwest. Coined “the largest digital business conference in the Midwest,” FutureMidwest has been in existence for only three years. The team of organizers would have you convinced they have been here longer with the level of professionalism they showcased on the weekend of April 28th, 2011.

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