Genealogy-Related Focus Group Opportunity in Chicago

If you live in the Chicago area and would be interested in participating in a paid genealogy-related 2.5 hour "market research discussion" organized by Schlesinger Associates on January 31 or February 1, email me and I'll send you the flyer.

This is not related in any way to ChicagoGenealogy.com or Genlighten.com. In fact, I didn't even qualify to participate! I received an email from Schlesinger Associates and offered to help get the word out.

I'm guessing, though, that it might be related to a post on the FamilySearch Facebook page yesterday asking for participants for a focus group in New York City. But, it's just a guess.

Comments

Jennifer Holik said…

I got an email about this yesterday. I was available for Tuesday's date but didn't qualify. Maybe they were looking for people older than 38 without kids in the house? I did qualify for Monday but the times didn't work for me. Oh well, maybe next time.

10:39 AM

Focus Group said…

Hi,

After reading your post, I think that its a very important news for everyone. It would be great that if you provide more details about focus group. Thanks a lot...

8:31 PM

Cyndy said…

I'm happy to share the flyer with anyone who emails me (see the blog post) but I didn't feel comfortable making it completely public.

8:31 AM

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