IMC January 2012 Newsletter

In this Issue:

Letter from the Editor

Happy New Year!

Here’s hoping that 2012 is starting off strong for you.  There have recently been some positive economic indicators which may help sway sentiment towards companies increasing and, in turn, hiring consultants.

IMC SoCal continues to offer the educational component of its overall mission via the LAX, SFV and OC breakfast meetings.  To find out more, please visit new local IMC website (http://www.imcsocal.org) which allows members and those interested in IMC to more easily find IMC SoCal online, view upcoming events and keep abreast of important IMC news!

This month’s newsletter, in addition to member and chapter news, includes IMC member’s “Social Media Source” (a listing of member’s blogs and social media platforms) and a “Get To Know…” interview with IMC board member, Jim Ayers.

Please be sure to email me any news about your practice – upcoming events, noteworthy accomplishments, etc. to share with other readers.

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE ADD “MAILCHIMP” TO YOUR EMAIL WHITELIST

Be Sure to Join the LA Chamber!:  IMC SoCal is also pleased to announce that members may now join the LA Chamber of Commerce as an Associate Member for only $100. per year.  See below for more information.

Important:  Join the IMC Southern California LinkedIn Group and participate in the discussions – or start one of your own!

– Martha Spelman

Newsletter Editor / Marketing Chair

Contact: Phone (310) 670.5300 or email at martha@marthaspelman.com

Deadline for the next newsletter: January 30, 2011

Readers:  feel free to email Martha Spelman with newsletter comments and feedback.  They will be posted with the next issue.  Thank you.

Chapter Breakfast Meetings

The LAX Breakfast is held the first Friday of each month with the exception of the summer months or if there is a conflicting holiday.  The meeting is held in El Segundo at The Lakes at El Segundo.  Cost – Members: $22.00, Non-Members: $27.00.

For more information, contact: Chuck Kiskaden: chuck@grouphealthbid.com or Elizabeth Glynn: elizmglynn@gmail.com

 

The San Fernando Valley (SFV) Breakfast is held the third Friday of each month with the exception of the summer months or if there is a conflicting holiday.  The meeting is held at Carrow’s Restaurant in Tarzana.  Cost – Members: $15.00, Non-Members: $20.00

For more information, contact: Lynda Roth: lynda@ljrcs.com

 

Save the Date: IMC SoCal Evening Meeting Speaker: Mark Goulston, M.D.

IMC SoCal speaker Mark GoulstonWhen: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 – Time and Location TBD

Mark Goulston, M.D. is a business advisor, consultant, trainer, author and coach licensed as a clinical psychiatrist who honed his skills as an FBI/police hostage negotiation trainer.  Mark increases people’s ability to get through to anyone.

Mark is currently Vice Chairman of the strategic advisory and management firm, Steele Partners, and is Chairman and co-founder of Xtraordinary Outcomes.

He is the author of international best selling book, “Just Listen” Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone.

IMC SoCal Member News

New book? Workshop? Speaking Event? Award or Accomplishment? Please be sure to send news about you and your practice to Martha Spelman: martha@marthaspelman.com.

New Member: Jeffrey Fox has joined IMC SoCal.
To view the profile of Jeffrey Fox, please click the link below:
http://www.imcusa.org/members/?id=12517449