I’ll be presenting at the Boston Social Media Summit on September 20th, as part of the Facebook 101 panel. My focus will be on how to develop great content for your organization’s Facebook page. Others on the panel will be talking about how to make an editorial calendar, and how to fit your Facebook strategy into your overall media strategy. I’ll also be part of the mentoring sessions at the Summit, offering one-on-one advice to attendees. Find out more about the Summit, and register here.

The Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant has been controversial ever since it was built in Vernon 40 years ago. Despite protests, the plant was licensed and built and began operations in 1972. As its license nears expiration, Vermonters have been debating whether the plant should be relicensed and continue to operate for another 20 years.

What I am appreciating during this difficult time is the union’s willingness to stand for the workers, and to insist that they are paid well. This is a difficult thing in a small community. Yet, it is incredibly important. We must set our expectations high, and begin from a place of abundance. We can afford to pay these workers well. It’s that simple. And if, for some reason we think we can’t, then we should look at where our priorities are, and have a conversation about that.