If you haven’t done it already get connected and stay connected with IPI and leaders in the Parking Industry on Facebook and Twitter.  Utilize these networking sites NOW to promote projects you are working on, generate discussion on a hot topic in your organization.

DURING the conference Experience the buzz of the IPI Conference & Expo and watch out for up to the minute events and make the most of this social media to generate booth activity at the show and on-line!  Hear something you’d like to share that you’ve learned in an Educational Session or Shoptalk?  Keep followers in the loop and open for more discussion online. 

LATER stay connected with new contacts and old acquaintances.  Keep up with the pulse of the Industry on hot topics and new technology.  Have a dilemma and need some advice?  Post on Facebook or Tweet to have feedback from someone who may have already tackled the same issue.  Facebook and Twitter have opened a whole new way for Networking; make sure you are taking advantage of your online community! 

ANYTIME before, during or after the conference, check out some of our videos on YouTube. Learning and exploration has no end when you're connected with IPI. While you're there, check out our spot for Parking Matters.

The Parking Matters® Blog is a new platform for parking and transportation professionals to share ideas, voice opinions, inspire, enlighten, educate, and inform. In addition to a growing list of regular contributing bloggers, we’ll feature guest bloggers from related fields. We hope reading – and commenting on – the Parking Matters® Blog becomes a productive part of your weekly routine, and one you enjoy.