Build Your Brand at the National Storytelling Conference!

Designed by Karen Chace

Every year the National Storytelling Conference brings together storytellers, educators, librarians and business entrepreneurs to network and learn from each other. There are pre-conference workshops in the healing arts, for those working with youth, producers and organizers, and Master Classes with some of the best and brightest, and that’s all before the main conference begins! This year, the conference will take place in Arizona and there is still time to register! Check out all of the amazing offerings at the link: http://storynet.org/conference/index.html .

I am delighted to be co-presenting a business workshop with Simon Brooks. Here is a brief description:

Branding, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt!  "Steer" the audience to you. It doesn't hurt to be branded; in fact, it might hurt your business if you’re not. Branding will help your image, professionalism and visibility. Build strength and trust with potential clients; define your personal and business persona. Discover how to subtly create awareness and recognition with your client base and become memorable! Laptops encouraged but not necessary.

For a taste of some of the topics we will cover, head over to our blog piece for the National Storytelling Network at the following link: http://blog.storynet.org/branding-it-doesnt-have-to-hurt .

We hope you can find time in your busy conference schedule to join us and brand your business! Friday afternoon, July 25 at 1:45. We promise, it won’t hurt a bit! Look for the star logo at the top of this blog on our workshop room door at the conference. We will be waiting with lots of information to get you started...and chocolates!

And while you’re in Phoenix/Mesa here are some wonderful sights to enjoy.

ATTRACTIONS

Arizona Guide – Historic places, national parks, events calendar, etc.

http://tinyurl.com/7bujxmy

Visit Mesa – Specific sections for the Active Family, Foodies, Explorers, Transportation, Sport Enthusiasts and Culture Seekers.

http://www.visitmesa.com/

Visit Phoenix – Information on restaurants, events, arts, nightlife and more. Make sure to check out the Hot Sheet Blog.
http://www.visitphoenix.com/index.aspx

Downtown Phoenix – Information on light rail, busses, shuttles and parking information. http://www.downtownphoenix.com/getting-around

RESTAURANTS

Additional information on local restaurants.

Open Table: Phoenix restaurants.

http://www.opentable.com/phoenix-restaurants

Open Table: Mesa restaurants.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/

TRANSPORTATION

Downtown Phoenix – Information on transportation Light rail, busses, shuttles and parking information.
http://www.downtownphoenix.com/getting-around

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Information on taxis, shuttle services and limos.
http://skyharbor.com/transportationparking/limosandtaxis.html

 

MISCELLANESOUS

Groupon offers wonderful discounts on area attractions, restaurants, and more while you are in the Phoenix/Mesa area.

Groupon deals in Phoenix

http://www.groupon.com/local/phoenix

Groupon deals in Mesa
http://www.groupon.com/local/mesa

STORIES

Folktales specific to Arizona and also tales of animal and flowers indigenous to the state.

American Folklore – Arizona folklore at your fingertips.
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/united-states-folklore/arizona-folklore/

The Cat and the Fox – Russia
http://folklore.mashaholl.com/tales.php?page=catandfox

Coyote Spills the Stars – Native American
http://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_7.html

Coyote Mythology – A number of Native American stories and information on the mythology of coyotes.
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-coyote.htm

The Legend of Lotus – West Java/Indonesia
http://indonesianfolklore.blogspot.com/2008/10/legend-of-lotus.html

How Raccoon Got His Coat – Native American
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-coyote.htm

Origin of the Saguaro and Palo Verde Cacti – Pima/Native American
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/OriginoftheSaguaroandPaloVerdeCacti-Pima.html

The Raccoon and the Blind Man – Native American

http://www.aaanativearts.com/native-american-legends-oral-stories/380-unidentified-legends/438-the-raccoon-and-the-blind-men.html#axzz35PLaigAc

Sister Fox and Brother Wolf – Russia
http://russian-crafts.com/russian-folk-tales/sister-fox-brother-wolf.html

 

Karen Chace 2014 ©

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