Second Annual NH Social Media Business Summit to Incite, Connect, Empower

The NH Division of Economic Development, in partnership with social marketing and success
strategies firm Epiphanies, Inc. and Public Service of New Hampshire, will host the 2nd annual
“A-Ha!” NH Social Media Business Summit on Monday, September 27th. As a special gift to New
Hampshire’s business community, admission to this event is 100% free. However, there are only 100
seats available for each Session (Morning and Afternoon), so early registration at www.AhaNH.com
is strongly suggested.

Gilford, NH, August 26, 2010 --(PR.com)-- A whopping 500,000 of Facebook's 500 million global users
live in New Hampshire. Twitter recently crossed the 100 million user threshold and became the third
largest search engine in the world, besting all but Google and YouTube. More than 80% of companies,
recruiters, and human resource professionals report scanning online channels - including social
networking sites - to research candidates, find prospects, and weed out applicants.

In an effort to bring this ever-growing impact and power of social media to more NH businesses,
organizations, and professionals, the NH Division of Economic Development (NH DED), in partnership
with social marketing and success strategies firm Epiphanies, Inc. and Public Service of New Hampshire
(PSNH), will host the second annual “A-Ha!” NH Social Media Business Summit at PSNH, 780 North
Commercial Street, Manchester, on Monday, September 27th. To ensure content is geared to the needs
and skill levels of the attendees, the Summit will be split into two three-hour Sessions for two different
audiences, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

“The shift in how we connect and communicate is changing the way business is done in NH and beyond,”
says Steve Boucher, Communications & Legislative Director for NH DED. “If you want to be
competitive and relevant to your target market, your community, and in your industry, you have to
actively explore what's happening - and what's possible - in the social media realm. This Summit is the
place to do exactly that.”

The Morning Session, from 9:00am to noon, is designed for social media beginners, small business
owners, professionals in mission-driven organizations, and passionate entrepreneurs. Presentations
include "Social Marketing on a Shoestring Budget" and "Facebook on Fire: Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts to
Fuel Your Success on the World's Hottest Social Network." The last hour will feature the NH
Entrepreneur Success Panel, featuring: Christy Cegelski, Drink Skinny, LLC; Stacey Lucas, Veggie Art
Girl; Bill Rogers, Now or Never Media; and Steve Varnum, Communications and Marketing Director,
NH Community Loan Fund.

The Afternoon Session is geared for people who are already running with one or more of the major social
media platforms - including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and blogging. Ideal for social media
enthusiasts, community leaders, marketing mavens, brand managers, bold entrepreneurs, and visionaries
of mission-driven organizations, the afternoon's presentations include "Facebook Marketing:
Customization, Fan-Building, and Advertising" and "Engaging the Social Senses: Listening, Monitoring,
and Measuring." Additionally, there will be a Cross-Industry NH Success Panel, featuring: Erica Murphy,

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Director of Communications and Community Relations, The Common Man; Paul Boynton, Author of
Begin With Yes and CEO of Moore Center Services; Steve Boucher, Communications and Legislative
Director at NH DED; and Abby Fitchner, Microsoft's Developer Evangelist for Startups.

Summit Sessions will be presented and moderated by Lani and Allen Voivod, co-owners of Epiphanies,
Inc., whom Boucher calls the Division's “social marketing gurus,” and who've delivered workshops,
webinars, slidecasts, and boot camps online and off, for Chambers of Commerce, trade associations, and
business development events throughout the Granite State and for clients and entrepreneurs across the
country.

"We received tremendously positive feedback from last year's NH Social Media Business Summit," says
Pat McDermott, Economic & Community Development Manager at PSNH. "We're proud to help bring
these ideas and strategies to the business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who play such an
important role in New Hampshire's economic growth and vitality."

"Our goal is to connect the dots, empower action, and incite attendees to thrive with these tools, channels,
and platforms," says Lani Voivod. "The opportunities are here waiting for them." Adds Allen Voivod,
"With social media as with business, belief is everything. We aim to help people believe in their own
Bigger Picture of possibility and success."

As a special gift to New Hampshire's business community and thanks to NH DED and PSNH, admission
to this event is 100% free. However, there are only 100 seats available for each Session, so early
registration is strongly suggested. To register, go to www.AhaNH.com. For more information, call
Epiphanies, Inc. at (603) 524-5248, or email events@EpiphaniesInc.com.

About Public Service of New Hampshire

PSNH is New Hampshire's largest electric utility, generating and distributing clean electricity for more
than 490,000 homes and businesses in an environmentally friendly manner. Each year, PSNH supports
dozens of forest protection, energy conservation, and environmental organizations through both financial
contributions and generous employee volunteerism. PSNH is proud of its commitment to the environment
and willingness to create innovative solutions to environmental issues. To learn more, visit
http://www.PSNH.com.

About the NH Division of Economic Development

The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, comprised of the New Hampshire Business
Resource Center and the International Trade Resource Center, offer resources to enhance the economic
activities of the state through business attraction outreach, in-state business expansion efforts, and
facilitation of government and international sales. To find out more about why New Hampshire's low
business tax burden and sales and income-tax free tradition makes it the “Most Livable State” in the
nation, visit http://www.NHEconomy.com, check out their “No Bull” Business Blog at
http://blog.NHEconomy.com, and stay connected to NH Economy's opportunities, grants, and news on
Facebook at http://Facebook.com/NoBullBusiness.

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About Epiphanies, Inc.
Hailed as “visionary” and “two of the most creative thinkers in the industry” by the NH Division of
Economic Development, Lani and Allen Voivod share powerful social marketing & success strategies
through speaking, workshops, and their own online channels. Their company, Epiphanies, Inc., trains
teams, crafts strategies, and serves as long-term success partners for a handful of global brands,
industries, and mission-driven organizations. To find out how they can help your business boost visibility,
community, competitive edge, memberships, and profits, join their Facebook community at
http://facebook.com/AhaYourself and introduce yourself, jump into the conversation, or share a bold
insight on their FB Wall.

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Contact Information:
Epiphanies, Inc.
Lani & Allen Voivod
603.524.5248
press@epiphaniesinc.com
www.EpiphaniesInc.com

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