Midwest Creative Professionals Unite

By Kyle McCabe | March 17, 2010

That's right. Dinosaurs.

I’ll be driving through eastern South Dakota next week. It’s a drive I’ve made many times, though I’m usually on my way to Minneapolis. This time Sioux Falls is my destination, and I’m pumped.

I’m heading out that way to attend the OTA Sessions–an event that, if you’re a small (or large) business owner, marketer, salesperson, PR pro, or creative in the Midwest, you should not miss.

OTA is the first conference of its type in South Dakota, as far as I know. From the website:

The OTA Sessions are a chance for all of us Midwesterners to shatter the perception that creativity and thought leadership live solely on the east and west coasts. They are a chance to hear and interact with the most innovative and creative minds in the country. Most importantly, they’re a chance for YOU to be a part of something bigger than “just another conference.”

I was witness to plenty of great talent when I lived in Minnesota, and have seen plenty more since moving to South Dakota. But I’m still familiar with the perception that being “truly successful” means moving to the coast, and I think it’s a myth.

I’m excited to meet other creative professionals from the midwest, to learn from and share ideas with them. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I hope to meet you there.

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Tagged with business, conference, creativity, midwest, Networking, OTA Sessions, south dakota

Filed under Cool Stuff, Networking, RSA Stuff

See also:

• Social Media Strategy in South Dakota
• Why Twitter Should Matter to You
• Google Reader 101

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About the author
As Content Development/SEM Director for RSA, Kyle spends most of his time thinking of ways to get a company-sanctioned afternoon nap. He's an amateur photographer, social communication junkie, gamer, musician, blogger, and all-around web geek. He enjoys reading, writing, and breaking bricks. You can find him on LinkedIn, Flickr, and Twitter.