What does it need to connect the HC community?

By Sabine Lobnig, Feb 22, 2010, 16:28 3 minute reading

Soon, hydrocarbons21.com will launch the world’s first online business community platform to connect manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, and other decision makers around the globe. Take our survey and tell us what networking tools you would need to seize new business opportunities, find partners, and spread interactive content in the field of hydrocarbon refrigerants.

hydrocarbons21.com will soon take another decisive step to help the hydrocarbon refrigerants business community join forces and communicate progress already made within the industry and towards the wider public. A new business networking tool will be added to the platform in Q2 this year to maintain existing partnerships among hydrocarbons21.com users, find new contacts for projects, and seize new opportunities arising from a proactive use of the community platform.

The networking tool currently under development aims to support you in extending your reach, building a stronger professional network inside the hydrocarbons HVAC&R community, and linking with valuable individuals that can help advance the safe and efficient use of propane, isobutane and other hydrocarbon refrigerant solutions.

Under construction… a global networking tool

The hydrocarbons21.com development team is currently working on the early launch of an effective networking tool that is user-friendly while being helpful for all new and existing members. The following elements are planned as key components of the hydrocarbons21.com community:

Modular concept: The community tool will be based on a modular concept where around the core elements new tools and services will be added step by step. This allows for a high customisation of your profile page and for the gradual integration of applications most valuable to you.

Contacts Network: On your individual profile page you will see what contacts in your professional network have said, done, or changed since your last visit. This function keeps you informed about what persons relevant to your activities are working on or discussing. Similarly, you can send short text messages to your network and/or post comments to appear directly on your twitter account.

Based on criteria taken from information voluntarily provided by its members, hydrocarbons21.com will suggest “People you may know” to expand your professional network and seize more potential business opportunities and exchange knowledge.

Events & Meetings: An integrated events list lets you spot other individuals attending the same conferences and seminars as you. Contact them and set up meetings before travelling to a certain event to optimise your business trip, justify travel costs and emissions.

Social Media & Audio-Visuals: The hydrocarbons21.com community will integrate leading social media tools, including youTube, flickr, slideshare and twitter to spread videos, audio files, presentations and papers, as well as short text messages to a global online community. No matter if used for sharing knowledge or boosting the visibility for your products and solutions – audio-visual content will help to get your message across.

Message Board: If you are looking for project partners, new business opportunities, the solution to a technical problem, or any other advice in the field of hydrocarbon technology, use the message board to talk to the community. By sharing ideas, exchanging knowledge, and generating discussions you will extend your reach and proactively drive the market for hydrocarbon refrigerants.

What do you need?

Why would you use the hydrocarbons21.com community, would you link the networking tool with those for other natural refrigerants, and which features would be most important to you to reach the right persons and stay up to date on latest discussions affecting your industry? Please take our short survey, give us your feedback, and help us make the hydrocarbons21.com community a valuable tool right from the start. Please feel also free to send us an email to info@hydrocarbons21.com .

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By Sabine Lobnig

Feb 22, 2010, 16:28




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