Naoma Doriguzzi - New Media Director

I LOVE my Blackberry Curve! And yes I am an addict and not ashamed at all. I purchased almost a year ago and I do not know how I survived without it. It has made my business more efficient in many ways.

Here are 3 of my favorite blackberry applications:

Funambol - I love because it syncs my Outlook contacts, calendar, tasks and notes. So even if I am not at my computer I can check my outlook calendar and vice versa.

Vlingo - In the state of Virginia it is now illegal to drive and text (as it should be in every state) So with Vlingo I can record into my phone text, email, call someone in my address book, quickly go to internet search without typing in, and update my facebook and my twitter status.

Ubertwitter - This is so much better than Twitterberry! I can RT, Copy Tweets, Search, send pics, find tweets near me and just easy to use!

And of course - these applications are FREE!

Feel free to share what other applications that I must have! I am always looking for ways to make my business run more efficiently!

My life has become so hectic lately and after realizing that although I am in the people business - my job isn't to network at every event. I used to fill my calendar with events almost everyday thinking I had to be there.

But in all reality I have figured out that social networking can be just as powerful and I don't have to sacrifice my precious family time. Social networking has allowed me to gain powerful relationships and get clients in my own time!

Now don't get me wrong I love being around people and learning from them but I do not have to be a part of every group. I have my favorites ( and you know who you are :))

But these networking groups that I have been involved in Hampton Roads and will still support. So, if you don't see me around as much - I am learning about balance. Family, Work and then networking if time allows.

Chamber of Commerce

Young Entrepreneurs of Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads Internet Marketing and Technology Meetup

Tidewater Entrepreneurs

Women Who Wow

WIRE (Women in Real Estate)

It Factor Job Club

MOPS ( Mother of Preschoolers)

CVEN (Coastel Virginia Express Network)

BNI

HRRA YPN ( Hampton Roads Realtors Association Young Professional Network)

Tweetup

Green Drinks

Republican Party of Virginia Beach

CAREER CHAT, CUPCAKES AND CHEER

Attend this event if you are:

• Unemployed
• Under-employed
• Too afraid to ask for araise in today's economy
• Looking to reenter the workforce after taking some time off
• Stay-At-Home Mom looking to bring in extra income
• Or wanting to make a career switch all together

Tory Johnson is Good Morning American's workplace correspondent and coming here to Hampton Roads to share tips and advice on achievieng success in your career!

"It" Factor job club was founded by Laurie Baggett, a National Career Management Consultant and Michelle Pippin, founder and CEO of Women Who WOW, have led the volunteer initiative since Ocotober 2008, meeting weekly at Bean There Cafe in Chespeake.

I am honored to know these 2 ladies and all their efforts in supporting our local community and in the service of others. I am looking forward at this opportunity to meet Tory Johnson and hope to see you all there!

Ok realtors don't hate me - I am just trying to show the power of social media and social networking.

One of the managers here at New American Mortgage who put his house up for sale last Tuesday For Sale By Owner for $299,500. He received a full price offer in 1 week by placing it on facebook.

They sold the home to a friend of a friend who had seen the photos on Facebook and bought it! They are scheduled to close in 1 week!

So this is to all the skeptical out there....facebook and social networking WORKS!

Are you a fan of New American Mortgage on facebook?

Are you following us on twitter?

Have you purchased your ticket for the HRRA Hoorah yet?

(HRRA is the Hampton Roads Realtors Association)

September 24, 2009

4-8 pm

638 Independence Pkwy

Chesapeake, VA 23320

Tickets are only $25

This is going to be a fun afternoon of networking, food, music and chili cook off!

New American Mortgage is going to sponsor the drinks at the event. Make sure you stop by and say hi if you are planning on attending!