Social Networking in the 21st Century

Personal use of technology is allowing and encouraging society to change an an exponential rate, and in a way that we have never seen before. There have been other communication technology revolutions such as the Printing Press, Radio, Television, Mobile phones, and the Internet. However, each of these required significant capital to use effectively. Sure mobile phones and the P.C. allowed additional flexibility to our communications - but they didn't fundamentaly change (yet) how we do business.

The playing field has now changed - most of us simply don't realize it yet. Is it possible that the "printing press" is obsolete? How often do you use your fax machine now? Is it conceivable that "mainstream media" could go the way of the dinosaur? Where do you now receive your news?

There is no doubt that there is a generational divide but it is not as dramatic as you may think. A columnist in the Wall Street Journal stated that people over 35 "just don't get" on-line social media and I (John Brackney) can attest that after speaking with hundreds of business leaders and activists over the last year that resonates with me. But how do we then explain the hundreds of people in their 70's in Denver alone that have a facebook profile?

Now one person (if their message is strong enough) can reach millions and they can do so in a public library anywhere in America. How is that currently changing the world? It is happening now!

The Chamber is in the process of creating their nich in the world of Social Networking sites including Meetup, Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and YouTube... This will allow our (and hence your) message to reach a worldwide audience. Use the links below to see our sites and please let us know your thoughts on this new era of communication.