ITEX Launches New Social Media Networking Group

SAN DIEGO - Sept. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- ITEX Launches New Social Media Networking Group

Introducing New ITEX Member - Vinz Wine Bar in Escondido

San Diego, CA – September 4, 2013 –ITEX in San Diego (http://www.itexinsandiego.com) announced that one of the newest members of the ITEX family of business bartering companies, the Vinz Wine Bar in Escondido, will be hosting the new Social Media networking luncheon on September 10, 2013 at 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The address is 201 East Grand Avenue, Suite 1A in Escondido, CA.

The new Social Media Networking event will occur the second Tuesday of every month.  The kickoff event will feature Rick Itzkowich, the “LinkedIn Guy”, speaking about how to properly leverage the power of LinkedIn and social media to promote yourself and your business. Rick Itzkowich (http://www.rickitzkowich.com/) is a LinkedIn evangelist who travels the world espousing the wonders of LinkedIn, the networking platform for businesses. Internet-recognized Focus Experts just selected Rick’s LinkedIn recommendations, techniques and practices for their “10 Best Practices for Using LinkedIn as a Recruiting Tools.

His informative and entertaining live presentations, along with articles, interviews, podcasts and blog messages on adding LinkedIn to your company’s marketing plan are in high demand.

“This event is an exceptional opportunity to learn about social media, network with other San Diego businesses, and to enjoy a tasty meal at the Vinz Wine Bar,” explains Art Kaliel, Director of ITEX in San Diego. The Kickoff Social Media luncheon costs $20 ITEX plus $5 cash for a tip. Great food, wonderful location and interesting people – What more could you want?”

“We eagerly welcome ITEX members, social networkers and marketeers, and business owners to this event at our restaurant. We have been doing barter for a long time and ITEX is the biggest and best of the various barter exchanges that are available for a business such as ours,” says Vincent Griffin, owner of the Vinz Wine Bar. “We provide a unique and tasty cuisine as well as a wide assortment of the best wines and signature cocktails. We look forward to meeting you.”

Please contact Art Kaliel at (760) 613-6412 or at art.kaliel@gmail.com for more information about this networking group and opportunities to speak.

Vinz Wine Bar is one of the newest and hottest places in North County to go out for a night on the town. With incredible food, a large selection of wine, signature cocktails, night time entertainment and continental Deli. Enjoy a delicious seasoned crusted pizza by the slice or as a whole for everyone to share. Vinz Wine Bar offers a variety of pizzas that are sure to satisfy the Italian in you!  Known for their incredible salads, Vinz offers you several tasty crisp greens to go as an appetizer or a full meal to enjoy with your choice of chicken.  With over 60 choices of wine, you are sure to love the wine you're with here at Vinz. Wine by the glass, or by the bottle you will love the variety and atmosphere that comes with your glass. Named after owner, Vinnie Griffin, it is located in the heart of downtown Escondido on the corner of Grand Avenue and Kalmia.  More at http://vinzwinebar.net/

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ITEX in San Diego has been operating in San Diego for nearly fifty years and currently provides access to thousands of San Diego businesses who are bartering services and products.

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