From my end, social marketing is becoming an important part of my marketing arsenal. I see it as a valueable part of the sales cycle (reminds me, I have to update a graphic on my website). In the marketing toolkit this ads a whole new dimension - the ability to connect directly with your audience. Let me know how important social media is to your plans and how you plan to incorporate it.
B2B Social Media Spending
Great article and a must read for anyone engaging in social media marketing.
http://mashable.com/2009/09/30/small-business-strategies/