The following items should be of interest to IMC USA members.

Confab 2006 October 28-31, in Reno, NV. Come to our popular conference to help consultants launch, expand or refine their practices. See www.confabusa.org for details.

Strong IMC USA finances Strong financial controls will leave us with a positive cash flow for 2006 and allows us to significantly increase member services, marketing and professional development in 2007.

Strategic alliances are being negotiated with several large business organizations to provide consulting, training and teaching opportunities for IMC USA members. We have concluded agreements with the American Management Association and the American Small Business Coalition. Negotiations are proceeding well so look for more of these relationships to be developed by the end of the year.

Consultants News Quarterly Conference Calls (free) keeps you current on trends in the consulting and business marketplace. Go to Kennedy Information for details on the upcoming calls (October 18)

IMC USA Academy is rolling our more than a dozen new courses in the next few months

Connect to your colleagues and volunteer at the national or local level. Contact your Chapter President or IMC USA at office@imcusa.org for details