10/01/13 jb/kb
Registration is open for a unique conference on using the power of ecommerce in rural economic development -- the Kansas Jubilee eBay to Ecommerce Conference in Fort Hays State University's Memorial Union on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26.

This annual top-level ecommerce conference features seminars and workshops focusing on ecommerce education, networking and community. Emphasis will be on international marketing, mobile marketing and social content strategies to start or expand a business on the Web.

Nationally known ecommerce experts and successful professional sellers who will be featured at the event include:
-- Jim "Griff" Griffith, dean of eBay education and author of "The eBay Bible."
-- Kat Simpson, author and an Amazon and eBay Stores expert and top seller.
-- Danni Ackerman, author and an eBay, Amazon and Etsy top seller, who will speak on sourcing merchandise.
-- Eric Scifries, founder and CEO of Page Mage, who will speak on social content marketing.
-- Judy Oglesby, an eBay and Bonanza top seller, who will speak on taking business from brick and mortar to online sales and online customer service.
-- Stephanie Inge, an eBay Certified Education Specialist, who will speak on "Social Marketing Magic for Online Sellers" and how to organize a Meetup group.
-- Ginger Leishman, from the eBay mobile team.
-- Mariahasnida Adam, Malaysia, who will address building business through social marketing.

PayPal account executives will also be on hand.

In addition to the various presentations, the event will offer plenty of networking opportunities. A networking luncheon will be on Saturday. Registration is $59, inclusive, with discounts available for military personnel, educational institutions and organizations. FHSU students and faculty may attend at no charge but must be registered to attend.

For other details and to register, go to kansasjubilee.net. Registration ends Oct. 23.

The conference is sponsored by bubbleFAST!; eBay; eBay Radio; FHSU's College of Business and Entreneurship; Hays Area Chamber of Commerce; Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau; Kansas Small Business Development Center; Ki Oui Apps; Russell County Economic Development; NetWork Kansas; Page Mage; PayPal; SixBit Software; Stamps.com; and Terapeak.

For more information, contact Joyce Banbury, Kansas Jubilee event founder, at 785-483-4111, or by email to kansasjubilee@ruraltel.net.