Nebraska

Special Training Program

Thanks to the generous support of Astadia, an authorized consultant for Salesforce, we're able to fly in one of the few SFDC Certified Trainers for a free training session in Omaha.

Don't miss this one-time opportunity to learn Salesforce best practices from an expert.

FREE TRAINING:

WHEN: Friday, December 12, 2008

WHERE: FirstData - Omaha, NE (Actual address will be e-mailed out to those that RSVP)

TIME: 11:00 - 2:00 CST

COST: FREE

AGENDA:

* Check-in and grab lunch at 11 (lunch provided by Astadia)

* Opening Comments

* Break out into Birds of a Feather groups based on your main areas of focus (ie support, sales, marketing, admin, etc.)

* Return to the larger group and review activities from the break-out goups with general discussion

* Discuss Dreamforce and Winter '09 release

* Feature training presentation

* Q&A, and plan for next meeting

RSVP Required:

FirstData has agreed to provide state-of-the art meeting spaces for our group. Due to security restrictions all attendees MUST pre-register in order to get a visitor's pass and be allowed into the building.

Click here to RSVP

Before the meeting I'll send out a reminder e-mail with the address and driving directions to those that RSVP.

Feel free to register co-workers for this free educational event. You'll get the most out of having other users at the break-out sessions.

Cheers,

Susan Thayer  ( Susan.thayer@firespring.com )
Fred Slayden ( Fred.Slayden@firespring.com )
402.437.0100

About Astadia:

Astadia (www.astadia.com) is a global business consulting and SaaS solutions company.  They help clients of all sizes improve results by transforming business processes and technologies.


Next Meeting october 1

Start the quarter off with a bang by joining fellow Salesforce users at the next Nebraska Users Group meeting.

We'll discuss the upcoming Winter '09 release, learn about Tags and have time to ask others for ideas and share tips.

October 1 ~ 9:00 to 10:30

The Atrium building, 12th and N in downtown Lincoln

See you then,

Susan

susan.thayer@firespring.com

Meeting This Wednesday, July 30th

It may be hot outside but your Saleforce users will think you're cool once you implement the tips you learn at the July Salesforce User Group meeting.

NEXT MEETING:

WHEN: Wednesday July 30, 2008

WHERE: Firespring, 1200 "N" Street, Suite 100 Lincoln NE

TIME: 9:00 am - 10:30 CST

Here are some of the 'hot' topics we'll be covering:

Summer '08 - Ideas, Salesforce for Google Apps, BlackBerry integration, Mobile Support, Opportunity History Tracking, Analytics Snapshot . . . Discover which of these Summer '08 upgrades others have implemented and learn best practices you can use right away.

DreamForce '08 - Is this something you should attend? Learn more about DreamForce plus find out how you can save $100 off registration.

Integrating Salesforce with Other Applications - Kristina Sheridan and Michael Alley from Cast Iron Systems will give a quick demo of their solution and share with us how to reduce integration time by 80%.

Feel free to bring a co-worker to this informative (and air-conditioned) event.

Cheers,

Susan Thayer  ( Susan.thayer@firespring.com )
Fred Slayden ( Fred.Slayden@firespring.com )
402.437.0100

PS: One lucky attendee will walk away with an ITouch IPod door prize generously donated by our meeting sponsor - Cast Iron Systems!

May Meeting Date and Agenda

Plan on joining us May 21st for the Nebraska Salesforce Users Meeting!

Here is what on the agenda thus far:

The AppExchange - Did you know there are 174 free apps on the AppExchange? Find out what solutions others have integrated with and what worked and what didn't.

Tour De Force - Kent will give an overview of what he did and learned at the recent Tour De Force he attended in Chicago. Find out straight from a real user if this is something you or someone from your company should attend.

Summer '08  - Find out what ideas will be implemented in the next release. There are some very exciting upgrades planned including a few that will solve issues that some members brought up at the last meeting.

WHEN: Wednesday May 21, 2008

WHERE: Firespring, 1200 "N" Street, Suite 100 Lincoln NE

TIME: 9:00 am - 10:30 CST

Please RSVP to fred.slayden@firespring.com or susan.thayer@firespring.com or call 402.437.0100

Summer 08 Release Logo

April Meeting Recap

The first meeting of the Nebraska Salesforce Users Group was a huge success. In total 15 Salesforce users were able to meet each other and share success tips. 

It was decided that Wednesday mornings between 9 and 10:30 would be a good time to continue to meet.  Look for the next meeting date soon.

Then we reviewed the new features and implementation status of the Spring '08 release.

Those in attendance will be sent copies of the PowerPoint and a rooster of attendees.

Please contact the group leader if you were unable to attend and would like to learn more.

Susan Thayer = susan.thayer@firespring.com 402.437.0077

Fred Slayden = fred.slayden@firespring.com 402.437.0100

Meeting This Wednesday, April 9th

The first meeting of the Nebraska Salesforce User Group is just days away!

This is a great opportunity for you to meet and learn from other Salesforce users in the local area.

The first user group event takes place on April 9th. After introductions we'll decide which future topics you would like to cover in upcoming meetings as well as determining what day and time you would like to meet in the the future.

We will also share stories and tips on implementing Spring '08. DID YOU KNOW?? With Spring 08 you can schedule Dashboard refreshes? Come and find out how.

WHERE: Firespring, 1200 "N" Street, Suite 100 Lincoln NE

WHEN: Wednesday April 9th, 2008

TIME: 9:00 am CST

Firespring is conveniently located in downtown Lincoln at the Northeast corner of 12th and "N" Street. If coming from I-80 just take I-180 into downtown Lincoln. Make a left onto "O" street, go four blocks east then take 13th Street south one block. Firespring is located right on the corner of 12th and "N" in a building called The Atrium.

Ample street parking is usually available at meters steps from the door or you may park in one of the close parking garages. Enter through "The Atrium" doors on "N" street and you'll find us just to the left of the entrance.

We're really looking forward to meeting our fellow Salesforce users and getting tips and ideas.

See you then,

Susan Thayer (susan.thayer@firespring.com)

Fred Slayden (fred.slayden@firespring.com)

402.437.0100

Mark Your Calendars- First Meeting Scheduled

Please join us for the inaugural Nebraska User Group meeting. This is a great opportunity for you to meet and learn from other Salesforce users in the local area.

This first event will be instrumental in deciding which future topics you would like to cover in upcoming meetings as well as determining what day and time you would like to meet in the the future.

If time we will also share stories and tips on implementing Spring '08.

WHERE: Firespring, 1200 "N" Street, Suite 100 Lincoln NE

WHEN: Wednesday April 9th, 2008

TIME: 9:00 am CST

Firespring is conveniently located in downtown Lincoln at the Northeast corner of 12th and "N" Street. If coming from I-80 just take I-180 into downtown Lincoln. Make a left onto "O" street, go four blocks east then take 13th Street south one block. Firespring is located right on the corner of 12th and "N" in a building called The Atrium.

Click here for a map

Ample street parking is usually available at meters steps from the door or you may park in one of the close parking garages. Enter through "The Atrium" doors on "N" street and you'll find us just to the left of the entrance.

Please call 402.437.0100 and ask for Susan or Fred to let us know if you plan to attend.

See you then!

Susan Thayer and Fred Slayden III

Welcome to the Nebraska User Group!

We are very excited to announce the creation of a User Group for salesforce.com customers in Nebraska.  Susan Thayer and Fred Slaydon - both of Firespring in Lincoln - have volunteered to lead the group.  They will need your help to make this user group a valuable resource where everyone can network, share ideas, and find creative solutions.  Just fill out the form on the left to get on the mailing list and look for information about the first meeting soon.

We hope you will get involved!