So here is the deal, Mingle360 offers a suite of products (Minglestick and MingleManger)that is geared for producers of large trade shows and conventions.  In turn they are then able to brand the MingleStick to suit their needs and pass one out to every person in attendance.  In turn this ubiquitous piece of hardware allows all the attendees to connect with each other with just a click of the Minglestick.  Bye-Bye business cards.  All the interactions are stored on the Minglestick until later when they can download all the exchanged info they received from the interactions directly into the MingleManager.

You can then review and connect with the people you met that day and choose on a very granular level what information you want to share with the various people.  As a conference organizer, you are also able to brand the web pages of the MingleManager for a certain period of time following the event, giving you even more time to have the product in front of your consumers.

So besides the Minglestick, which is your gateway to the interactions the MingleManager offers some pretty cool features that last long after the conference or meeting is over.

• Personal Address Book (That auto updates your contact’s info as they change it)
• Event and Calendar Sharing
• Message Center
• Group Organization
• Content Sharing
• Privacy Controls

The Mingle360 solution offers event organizers and incredibly powerful tool that they can pass along to the attendees to utilize both during and after the event.  It builds a quasi branded social network built in and around the show/event with the ability to gain an incredible return on their investment.  The Minglestick is not a one shot pony either. Use it at other events to continue to build your social database and connect with new and old contacts alike. Check out some of the videos they have put together showing off their product features.

The Mingle360 team is a local company based in Northern Virginia.  Currently the company is seeking up to $2 million in angel or VC investment.

Eric E. Richardson, director of the D.C. Office of Cable Television, said the agreement requires approval by the mayor’s office and the D.C. Council, a process that could be completed “by the end of this year.” Still, it may be some time before consumers get the service.

Many District residents have been clamoring for the service as the surrounding areas in MD and VA have been enjoying the fast fiber service.  Many are surprised that the nations capitol was behind in this area.

How about you, do you live in the District ?  And will you be looking to upgrade to FIOS when it comes your way ?  I know I certainly would …