June Event - The Benefits of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners
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Who is the IAMCP?
The International Assosiation of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) represents Microsoft´s best of breed partners from around the globe. Our organization was formed in 1994 and provides Microsoft Partners a voice into Microsoft programs, to the IT community at large, as well as a vehicle to facilitate mutual growth and business development among partners. The non-profit organization is operated by an annually elected board of directors, an is funded through membership fees and sponsor grants.
P PARTNER-TO-PARTNER NETWORKING
P2P for business success
IAMCP is the establisched leader in P"P business networking for the Microsoft ecosystem. We are the hub of partner activity with thousands of members in countries all around the world. Nearly 100 chapters strong, we provide networking activities and events on a regular basis for members. Every day an IAMCP activity is taking place somewhere in the world.
A ADVOCACY
When Microsoft wants input on program changes, they know where to turn. When legislative decisions impact our businesses, we speak out. IAMCP lends its support tol Voices for Innovation (http://www.voicesforinnovation.org/) to help shape how our industry operates and succeeds. Our Standards and Innovation Committe provides guidelines to our members.
C COMMUNITY
Serving our community through technology and humanitarian efforts
Support to a vast array of non-profits, funds for unexpected disasters like Hurricane Katrina and environmental causes bring partners together to ensure the future of our planet. Business owners and their staff demonstrate good Corporate Citizenship, working together provides technology, funding or sweat equity.
E EDUCATION AND GROWTH
Programs to grow the capability and capacity aligned with partner and Microsoft needs.
Partnes readiness in a business context means more than early training on the latest Microsoft product launch. It also includes business planning, sales acumen, product and marketing capabilities, personnel management, financial resources, mentoring, and sharing best practices.
Come on out and join us for the Calgary Partnering Event on "Partnering for Profitability", this is a very important item in the uncertain economic times we live in today. IAMCP is the vehicle for Microsoft Partners to come together and build a community that shares, collaborates, and builds a solid foundation.
Why Join?
Our mission is to maximize business opportunities for our memebers through networking and relationship building with local Microsoft offices. It´s also a way to join with other professionals to impact the future of our industry. Chapter membership fosters personal relationships that lead to mutual business opportunities. Whether you are a Classic, Dynamics or Registred partner, the large numbers of member companies provide a rich array of non competing service provides a great opportunity for those member companies without direct Microsoft Partner Account Management to work more closely with the local Microsoft office.
Date: June 18, 2008
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM
Where: Popcorn Technologies, 6016 3rd Street SW
Registration: http://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=127004
