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The IEEE-USA Alliance of IEEE Consultants Networks (AICN) was established to help U.S. IEEE members develop their own consulting businesses. There are currently more than 30 local consultants networks throughout the United States, and more emerging in India, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Following is a listing of consultants' workshops.

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Current Notices

IEEE Chicago/Rockford Consultants Network Hosts 2005 Alliance of IEEE Consultants Networks (AICN) Workshop
On Saturday, 3 December 2005 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., the IEEE Chicago/Rockford Consultants Network is hosting a workshop for consultants of all experience levels. Attendees will have opportunities to network with renowned consultants and with current and former IEEE-USA officers and staff members. more


Previous Workshops

Friday, 02 April 2004 Quick Start Your Consulting Practice Today: Essential Guidance to Creating Your Own Consulting Business
Quick Start Your Consulting Practice Today, part of the IEEE Region 5 Annual Conference in Norman, Okla., will provide participants with skills and insights for starting a successful consulting practice. Experienced consultants will address the nuts and bolts of consulting, marketing, setting fees and much more. Visit the Region 5 Conference Web site for more information and to register (see Track 7): http://68.109.245.29/techcon/index.htm

See the workshop agenda:  HTML | PDF

09 November 2002 Improve Your Consulting Practice Today!

AICN held its 2002 National Consultants Workshop on Saturday, 09 November 2002, in Mesa, Arizona. Sponsored by the AICN and the IEEE Phoenix Area Consultants Network (PACN), the seminar featured experienced consultants who described how to start-up and promote a consulting business.

For more information about the workshop, please contact Scott Grayson at s.grayson@ieee.org or at +1 202 785 0017, ext 8376.

01 December 2001 Quick-Start Your Consulting Practice Today Essential Guidance to Creating Your Own Consulting Business 

AICN's 2001 National Consultants Workshop was held on Saturday, 1 December 2001, in Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Sponsored by IEEE's Consultants Network of the Twin Cities, the six-hour seminar featured speakers, Q&A and networking opportunities. Following are selected materials from the workshop:

04 November 2000 Boston Consultants Workshop

The IEEE Alliance of Consultants Networks in conjunction with the Boston Local Consultants Network held a workshop for seasoned and first time consultants on Saturday, 4 November at the Westin-Waltham in Waltham, MA. The featured luncheon speaker was Janet Ruhl, creator of http://www.realrates.com.  The following are selected materials from the workshop:

For more information about the workshop, please contact Scott Grayson at s.grayson@ieee.org or at +1 202 785 0017, ext 8376.

10 June 2000

On June 10, 2000 the Alliance of IEEE Consultants Networks held a Workshop for practicing and new consultants at the Universal City Hilton Hotel, 555 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City, CA. Speakers covered such topics as: Mid Career Changes; How to Start Consulting; Legal Issues: Intellectual Property and Incorporation; Insurance Needs and Tax Issues; and Use of Web Sites for Consulting.

06 November 1999

The 12th National Conference of the Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks (AICN) was held on Nov. 6, 1999, in Hartford, Conn.  Hosted by the IEEE Connecticut Consultants' Network, this Conference included sessions on How to Find Clients; The results of the AICN salary survey for consultants; How to Get Rich in Consulting; How to Start a Business on a Shoestring; Patents and Intellectual Property Rights; and Making the Break from Employee to Consultant. The Conference proceedings are available for $20 (member) or $25 (non-member) (note: shipping and handling included). For more information, contact Scott Grayson at s.grayson@ieee.org.

24 April 1999

The 11th National Conference of the Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks (AICN) was held on April 24, 1999 in Phoenix, AZ. Hosted by the IEEE Consultants' Network of Phoenix, this Conference included sessions on The Business of Consulting; Marketing of Consulting Services; Contracts: Theory and Practice; Patents and Intellectual Property Rights; Web Site Traffic Enhancement; Computer Tools for Consultants; Professional Communications; Fee Setting and Fee Survey. The Conference proceedings are available for $20 (member) or $25 (non-member) (note: shipping and handling included). For more information, contact Scott Grayson at s.grayson@ieee.org.

17 October 1998

The 10th National Conference of the Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks (AICN) was held on October 17, 1998 in Schaumburg, IL. Hosted by the IEEE Consultants' Network of Rockford and Chicago, this Conference included sessions on GETTING STARTED; EMPLOYED FULL-TIME, CONSULT PART-TIME; FINDING CLIENTS; FINANCIAL ASPECTS, FEE SETTING, TAXES; 30 YEARS CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: A PERSPECTIVE; THE CHANGING CONSULTING ARENA & THE INTERNET; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; NETWORKING AND REFERRALS . The Conference proceedings are available for $20 (member) or $25 (non-member) (note: shipping and handling included). For more information, contact Scott Grayson at s.grayson@ieee.org.

23 May 1998

The 9th National Conference of the Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks (AICN) was held on May 23, 1998 at the University of Texas at Arlington. Hosted by the IEEE Consultants' Networks of Fort Worth and Dallas, this Conference included sessions on Consulting on the Internet, Fee Setting, Intellectual Property and Networking. The Conference proceedings are available for $20 (member) or $25 (non-member) (note: shipping and handling included).

08 November 1997

The 8th National Conference of the Alliance of IEEE Consultants Networks (AICN) was held on November 8, 1997 at the Marriott Wind Watch Hotel and Golf Club in Hauppauge, NY. Hosted by the IEEE Consultants' Network of Long Island, this Conference explored how to run a consulting business, business agreements, and how to market yourself as a consultant. The Conference proceedings are available for $20 (member) or $25 (non-member) (note: shipping and handling included).

04-06 October 1996

The 7th National AICN Conference and Workshop ("Growing Your Consulting Business") was held on October 4-6, 1996 in Arlington, Virginia. The event was co-sponsored by the IEEE Washington and Northern Virginia Section and by the National Capital Area Council - Consultants Network (NCAC-CN). The Conference proceedings are available for $20 (member) or $25 (non-member) (note: shipping and handling included).

24 February 1996

The Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks (AICN) and IEEE-USA held the 6th National AICN WORKSHOP, entitled "The Magic Of Consulting," on February 24, 1996 in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando Workshop Records are available for $10 (member) or $15 (non-member), plus $4 shipping and handling.

To purchase these proceedings, send your name and mailing address along with a check in the required amount to AICN, IEEE-USA, 1828 L Street, N.W., Suite 1202, Washington, DC 20036. Checks should be made payable to IEEE.


Local and Regional Consultants' Workshops

If you would like to plan a workshop for your local section or region please let us know and we would be happy to assist you.  Contact: Scott D. Grayson for details.  See Workshop Planning Guide (PDF)


For more information on IEEE-USA's Consultant Services, the Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks Coordinating Committee, or how to start your own local IEEE Consultants' Network, contact:

Scott D. Grayson
IEEE-USA
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 1202
Washington, DC 20036-5104
(Office) 202/785-0017
(Fax) 202/785-0835
(Email) s.grayson@ieee.org

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