[May 13, 2013] U.S. Bank Launches LinkedIn Feature on Connect Tweet May 13, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- U.S. Bank announced that owners of small businesses can now use U.S. Bank's "Connect" site to build up their LinkedIn network to help them grow their businesses. "Time is something small-business owners never have enough of each day," said Cathi Stanton, senior vice president for U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions. "The new 'Build Your Network' feature gives small business owners a fast and easy way to build their online network by searching their extended LinkedIn connections by industry, company size and similar traits. The tool does all of the legwork so that business owners don't spend unnecessary time digging for contacts and can instead, focus on getting in touch with potential partners that can help their business thrive." According to a release, U.S. Bank's Connect site gives business owners free tools and resources they need to help start, run and grow their businesses. Connect will feature one of the site's online networking experts in a Facebook chat on Wednesday, May 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. CT. Business owners, or anyone thinking of starting a business, can use this forum to learn how to effectively network online, how to use LinkedIn for their business, and how to use the new 'Build Your Network' feature on Connect. "We are excited to be part of the team working with U.S. Bank on this application," said Marty Davis, general manager of RBA Digital Marketing. "Their commitment to driving a digital strategy within their organization to better serve their customers proves that they are forward-looking and see value in developing new ways to make it as convenient as possible to provide service to the small business community." More information: www.usbankconnect.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]