LA cities connected: building real-world relationships with virtual networking

a social network for gulf coast techies, investors, entrepreneurs, government/community leaders, business executives, et al

Purpose of Louisiana 2.0

The goal:
To bring together technology initiatives across the state, connecting Lafayette to New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Shreveport and beyond.

What to Do Next?

Now that you're here, why not become a member?

Join a group!
Or create a new one!

Check out the forum.

Attend an event.
Even better, add an event!

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Louisiana Science and Technology News

Welcome

Welcome to the Louisiana 2.0 beta community, a statewide network of technology and business associations, companies, and individuals. An aggregator of news, events, and opportunities across the state, Louisiana 2.0 is designed to strengthen connections between cities, and bring groups together.

Take a moment to look around, and post comments or participate in a discussion. The group is open to everyone, so don't hesitate to join and become a part of Louisiana's future.

If you're new to the site, or want more info on ways to use the network's many features, you may want to check out these handy Ning Primers: Top Ten Reasons You NEED to Join This Network, Customizing your Profile Page and Exploiting This Network for Your Personal Gain.

Introduction: What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 is people. Louisiana 2.0 is you.

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Events

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Forum

Convergence of Artistic and Technology Communities 1 Reply

Started by Corey Bordelon. Last reply by Jessica Rohloff Oct. 15, 2008.

Louisiana Technology Database Ideas

Started by Jessica Rohloff Aug. 3, 2008.

Envisioning a New Louisiana

Started by Jessica Rohloff Aug. 2, 2008.

Notes

Ning Primer: Customize Your Profile Page

Okay, so you joined the Louisiana 2.0 network. Awesome. Now what? You can use your profile page to do a variety of cool (and professionally relevant!) things: promote your (or your company's) blog with an RSS feed, connect with colleagues from all over the state, and build your reputation through blog posts on whatever topic you're passionate/informed/excited about.

There's a lot you can do with the network outside your personal profile, but first, check out the many

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Created by Jessica Rohloff Aug 4, 2008 at 3:09pm. Last updated by Jessica Rohloff Aug. 4, 2008.

Top Ten Reasons You NEED to Join This Network

What's so exciting about Louisiana 2.0? Well, everything! Here are the top ten reasons to join this network, (plus a few bonus items in case you're still not convinced).

Reason #1 - It's free!

Promote your company, network with technology and business professionals from across the state, and prove to the world that you're a genius on [insert topic of choice here]. What do you have to lose?

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Created by Jessica Rohloff Aug 4, 2008 at 5:12pm. Last updated by Jessica Rohloff Aug. 4, 2008.

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Blog Posts

Louisiana 2.0: The BarCamp of Online Communities

What is BarCamp?

If you're not already familiar with the BarCamp phenomenon, don't worry. You're not alone. There's only been one BarCamp held in Louisiana so far, and it took place earlier this year. It's not surprising, then, that many of us have never heard the term. Here is a brief definition:

"BarCamp is an ad-hoc unconference born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.… Continue

Posted by Jessica Rohloff on August 1, 2008 at 7:43pm