[vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/2″]The energy industry can feel smaller than it actually is, thanks to how closely-connected industry professionals are to one another.  What was already a close-knit industry has been even further connected thanks to social media and e-networking.  Gabrielle Samples, of Energy People Connect, talked with Well Said about EPC’s homegrown networking service and how Twitter keeps the energy industry on the same page.  In Gabrielle’s own words:

Energy People Connect is a lifestyle resource and the industry’s first online social network for professionals in the global energy industry. In addition to that, we are a boutique media, communications and project management firm.

 
[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3747″ border_color=”” img_link_large=”” link=”” img_link_target=”” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Are you the only person that tweets?  How did you decide to start tweeting?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I tweet the majority of the time for @energypeople.  Twitter is such a powerful platform for short-form engagement and news.  When I started, I knew I wanted to use Twitter as a vehicle for expressing our ideas about the industry and for listening to others. I learn something everyday about our industry from our Twitter network and I enjoy watching how other people make their mark.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]How long have you been tweeting?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]I have been tweeting for Energy People Connect since 2011.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The EPC Community has almost 2,000 registered members –- What are the benefits to having a centralized community of energy professionals?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We are able to leverage our network to supportindustry initiatives and make connections between individuals in the Houston energy space.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What role does Twitter have for @EnergyPeople?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We use Twitter as our primary social media marketing tool to build brand awareness for our clients and ourselves, stay up to date on industry news/trends and listen to people in the industry.
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Some members of Energy People Connect’s community
Your impressive portfolio on Prezi does a great job summarizing the scope of your accomplishments.  What is your favorite project EPC has worked on?
[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We are extremely lucky to work with nothing but awesome clients. I think my favorite was Surge Accelerator. We started working with them to help recruit early-stage energy software companies for SURGE Class 1 and spread the word about the onset of their program in Houston. This was a great example of how our community helped foster their introduction into the Energy Capital.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]What do you think is the most interesting aspect of @EnergyPeople?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We like to shed light on soft subject matters of the industry such as the “Great Crew Change”, work culture, generational issues, sustainability, safety and industry silos among many others. I always spend a bit time researching these issues and trying to brainstorm effective ways to communicate them to our network.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Where can we go to learn more about Energy People Connect?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row animation=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]You can visit our website, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, G+ or visit us at the Houston Technology Center! We love to powwow and make connections – hence our name![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]