MAY Meetings

 NOTE: Use 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. for networking. All meetings will formally begin at 8:00 a.m. SHARP and end at approximately 9:30 a.m..

Date

Location

Topic

Friday, 5/2/08

Brighton Town Hall

2300 Elmwood Avenue.

Rochester, NY

Technology Forum; NOTE LOCATION CHANGE -- BRIGHTON TOWN HALL

An informal, facilitated roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the technology of running a consulting business.

Free and open to the public.

Friday, 5/9/08

Brighton Town Hall

Outlook Business Contact Manager

Paul Lowans, Lowans IT Services

Microsoft's Outlook is a popular personal contact manager, providing e-mail; appointment calendar; contact list; tasks; a note pad, and journals. The Business Contact Manager is an add-in that enhances Outlook, making it easier to track your contact history. Business Contact Manager can help you market your business and track opportunities. If you have MS Office, small business or professional, then you have Business Contact Manager.

Paul, owner of Lowans IT Service, advises clients on the most efficient way to use the computer as a business tool. He has used Microsoft Office applications since their inception and taught their use for over 5 years at Rush-Henrietta Continuing Education.

Open to the public; $8 for non-members; $5 for members, payable by cash or check at the door.

Friday, 5/16/08

Pittsford Library

24 State Street, Pittsford, NY

Business Forum

An informal, facilitated roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the starting or running a consulting business.

Free and open to the public.

Friday, 5/23/08

Brighton Town Hall

"Business Development; True Value: Key to Financial Success"

Hans von Gehlen, Mindsetter LLC, Success Training, also President, RPCN

What is your perception of the value that you are providing? Are you limiting your income potential?

In this workshop participants will analyze their beliefs about money and the value of their service before we split into groups to develop certainty talking about their value proposition.

Open to the public; $8 for non-members; $5 for members, payable by cash or check at the door.

Friday, 5/23/08

Brighton Town Hall

Board of Directors Meeting

All RPCN members are welcome to attend.

Friday, 5/30/08

Pittsford Library

"Presentation by SCORE"

Members of the local SCORE organization will make a presentation on their ability to assist in starting a new business..

Open to the public; Free. Buy your refereshments at Bruegger's Bagels adjacent to the meetng room.

JUNE Meetings

  NOTE: Use 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. for networking. All meetings will formally begin at 8:00 a.m. SHARP and end at approximately 9:30 a.m..

Date

Location

Topic

Friday, 6/6/08

Brighton Town Hall

Technology Forum -

An informal, facilitated roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the technology of running a consulting business.

Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, 6/11/08

Monroe Community College

"SPECIAL EVENT"

Networking Takes the Stage

Register online at:
http://www.rochesterconsultants.org/networking6-08/networking_event.htm

Friday, 6/13/08

Brighton Town Hall

"Gadgets Galore!"

Emily Carpenter, Barbara Moore, and Linda McQueen

Open to the public; $8 for non-members; $5 for members, payable by cash or check at the door.

Friday, 6/20/08

Pittsford Library,

24 State St. Pittsford, NY

Business Forum

An informal, facilitated roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the starting or running a consulting business.

Free and open to the public.

Friday, 6/27/08

Bighton Town Hall

"Business Development Workshop: Value Marketing: Your Foot in the Door"

Hans von Gehlen, Mindsetter, LLC,

Open to the public; $8 for non-members; $5 for members, payable by cash or check at the door. 

Friday, 6/27/08

Brighton Town Hall

Board of Directors Meeting

All RPCN members are welcome to attend.