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Influence LEX - Connecting the Social Marketing Community
A community gathering of Lexington’s social media influencers, enthusiasts, experts, and those looking to connect with locals in the social marketing field. Influence Lex will provide an authentic networking environment with an inspirational fireside chats with both an Instagram and LinkedIn panel discussion. Come out and connect with the social leaders in our city!
Instagram panel: Jana Brooke, Sarah Caton & Lexis Wilson
LinkedIn panel: Michael Gililland & Koehler Slagel
More TBA
We will be hosting the event Thursday, November 15th starting at 5pm at Willie’s Locally Known, located at 286 Southland Dr. In addition to networking.. We'll be recording a live podcast, taking pictures, filming interviews, and there will be drinks and food available for purchase. Come by yourself, with friends, or bring your followers!
Willie’s Locally Known
286 Southland Dr
Thursday, November 15
5pm - 9pm
INFLUENCE LEX is organized by Startup Grind - a global community of entrepreneurs working together to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Partnering with Linkedin Local - a movement is driven by the mission of connecting with your network offline and is driven by the values of authenticity and collaboration. This event is in correspondence with Global Entrepreneurship Week, and supports all of the movers, shakers, and influencers in our city. Willie's will be offering 10% off all food for the night.
Partners & Sponsors:
LinkedIn Local
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Lexington Innovation Office
Willie’s Locally Known
Linked Into Lexington
Google for Entrepreneurs
CALLING ALL INFLUENCERS and BRANDS to connect with us before the event. If you’d like to be featured, be a part of our shotgun interviews, or get more info about opportunities - email eric@startupgrind.com
*Also accepting sponsor & partnership inquiries
TICKETS are FREE for the first 50 to RSVP! The following tickets will be $5 per person, and $10 day of the event. There is limited space at the venue, so be sure to claim your tickets early. RSVP here: https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-lexington-presents-influence-lex-connecting-the-local-social-marketing-community#/
Tentative Schedule
5pm Doors Open - Networking, Drinks, Food
6pm LinkedIn Influencer Panel
6:15 Instagram Influencer Panel
6:30 Partners & Sponsors
6:45 Continued Networking
8:30 Music Starts