Tazzu WordCamp rockin’ the Hub!
This past Wednesday, myself, along with rmd Studio, PeerGlobe and Tazzu, and hosted Vancouver’s first WordPress Camp.
Thanks to Amanda Abrams for this great photo!
We initially estimated around 35 - 40 people attending the event, located at the beautiful Network Hub. However, word got out, and a week before the event, RSVPs starting flooding in - yeah, I commenced to panic!
Phone calls were quickly made to locate a larger venue, but with such short notice none could be found, so we all just ‘pressed’ in. 
The first to arrive got chairs, others took to the floor, and the rest stood. Okay, its not ideal, but I tell you what, there sure was a sense of community within the room. We made the best of it!
I had the pleasure of greeting all the attendees, and must say they are an amazing bunch. I feel like I’ve just made a whole whack of new friends!
To summarize the event: the presenters were fabulous, making the most of their 20 minutes. As far as topics go, there was really something there for everyone.
In addition, sponsors provided Timmy’s coffee and donuts for all, and a free beer (thanks Automattic!) for those who made it out to the after-party held at the Flux Bistro.
So, from me personally, and as Director of Communications (Tazzu) to all of you: THANK YOU so much for making Tazzu’s WordPress Camp a huge success!
Here’s a little LINK LUV for each of you!
Thank you to the presenters:
- Rebecca Bolwitt - www.miss604.com
- John Chow - www.johnchow.com
- Bruce Byfield - brucebyfield.wordpress.com
- Duane Storey - www.duanestorey.com
- Kulpreet Singh - www.kulpreetsingh.com
- Monica Hamburg - monicahamburg.wordpress.com
- Jeff Kee - www.synchronous.ca
Thank you to the sponsors:
- Automattic (the creators of WordPress)
www.automattic.com - The Network Hub (The Startup Launchpad)
www.thenetworkhub.ca - InvokeMedia (an awesome interactive & marketing agency)
www.InvokeMedia.com - The Tiny Massive (thank you Kate and Lauren)
www.TinyMassive.com - Citizens Bank (thank you Nancy Zimmerman)
www.citizensbank.ca - BlueFur Web Hosting (thank you Gary Jones)
www.BlueFur.com - Culinary Copik Multimedia (thank you Liesa)
www.culinarycopikmultimedia.ca
Thank you for spreading the word:
- Rebecca Bollwitt: www.Miss604.com
- Raul Pacheco: hummingbird604.wordpress.com
- Amanda Abrams: www.AmandaAbrams.com
- Jeremy Costin: weblawg.costinmedia.com
- John Biehler: www.johnbiehler.com
- Lisa Bettany: www.mostlylisa.com
- Andy Peatling: www.andyinlife.com
- Monica Hamburg: monicahamburg.wordpress.com
- Phillip Jeffrey: www.fadetoplay.com
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May 2nd, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Thanks for the link love! I had a great time
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:31 am
Hey, thanks for your part in pulling this together! It was a fun, inspiring evening ($30K a month. $30K a month). Can you do me a small favour? CitizensBank needs a .ca at the end, rather than a .com Right now a bank in the USA with the same name is getting all your link lovin’. I’m sure they’re happy to receive it … but they may be wondering what the heck they sponsored up here, lol!
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:40 am
@ Raul - you’re very welcome, and thanks for joining us!
@ Nancy, yeah, that $30k/month is really something else. I’m glad you enjoyed the evening, thanks again for your sponsorship. It was great to meet you. Oh… and no more link luvin’ for the .com bank - its all yours now!
June 18th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
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