ACAC - REGISTER BY NOON WED for Sept 13 Meeting

Published: Mon, 09/09/19

REGISTER BY NOON WEDNESDAY!

FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH MEETING

at Toscana - 6401 Morrison Boulevard

Please arrive between 11:45 and 12:15 to allow for networking and to place your lunch order.

ABOUT PARKING: Consider parking in the Marriot parking lot behind the Village Shoppes at Southpark. There is access to the Village courtyard to get to Toscana.

ABOUT LUNCH: There is no fee to attend the meeting, however, you are expected to purchase lunch. Toscana's is providing this room to ACAC at no charge under the condition that all parties in attendance purchase lunch. The bread and beans come with a lunch purchase and are not provided as a replacement for lunch.

After insightful introductions starting promptly at 12:20 p.m., we will spend around 10-15 minutes sharing updates and reinforcing latest developments with ACAC.

Did you gain a resource, form of support, or referral from a member that you would like to recognize?

Did you have a one-on-on with another member, and what most impressed you in what you learned?

Did you realize a big win or success you would like to share with the group?

Do you have a need for a particular resource or insight to request within the group?

Be ready to share and continue to get to know one another in our efforts to Build Trust!

Valuing Your Service:

Delivering Value to the Client

Andrew Tucker will lead a discussion on the different ways to price services including Cost, Value & Competitor-based and how each pricing model can translate into delivering Value to our clients in the process. Be prepared to engage and share!

BIO: With more than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, and management in manufacturing, distribution/wholesale, real estate, government and not-for-profit businesses, Andrew brings a broad perspective to his clients. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in North Carolina and a Chartered Global Management Accountant, he is a versatile and experienced manager who works hard to understand the critical aspects of a business including sales, marketing, IT and human resources. He has a service-oriented and consultative approach which, coupled with a positive attitude, helps contribute toward the success and future growth of his clients. After spending more than 7 years as a partner in a national CFO services firm, Andrew established AETucker Consulting to continuing serving owners of privately/closely held companies. He holds a B.S. in Business from Pfeiffer University and an M.B.A. from Queens University. In addition, he has a Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. His favorite saying is, “Cash Flow management is critical – you can run a business without a profit, but cannot operate for long without cash!”

Keep in mind the following regarding lunch at Toscana's.

Lunch price is $17, plus beverage (other than tea or water), tax and gratuity. So around $22 total.
We will have 4-5 selections including Panini of the Day, two pasta options, salad with protein, and frittata.
Toscana is located in the Shoppes at Southpark in the courtyard behind Williams Sonoma. There is ample parking in front and beside Williams Sonoma.
ANOTHER OPTION FOR PARKING: Consider parking at the Marriott Southpark located behind the Specialty Shoppes at Southpark, with access into the courtyard. May be a good bet if you are running later into the networking time.

We are having consistent issues with no-shows and last minute cancellations. Please be considerate in keeping with the ACAC values and the efforts of the staff in set-up and planning at Toscana's.

Yours in building trust, building revenue,

Sherre' L. DeMao, CGS
ACAC - Director

CEO/Strategy Maestro
BizGrowth,Inc.

Leadership Support Team: Karen Bentley, Bentley Consulting Group; Jeff Moder, JM Consulting; Tom Reda, Profit Advisory Group.

ABOUT ACAC: The Association of Charlotte Area Consultants is a community of consulting experts. We are dedicated to sharing best practices and insights with a collaborative spirit to build better practices and effectively serve clients' best interests. Meetings are held monthly with a focus on engaged interaction and facilitated discussion.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS IN 2019/2020 at TOSOCANA'S IN SOUTHPARK!

Always the second Friday of the month, except in July.

October 11 - TOPIC: Project and Client Management Best Practices facilitated by Jon Vordermark
November 8 - TOPIC: How to Grow Your Funnel with a Microphone facilitated by Rochelle Toga-Figa
December 13
January 10
February 8
March 8
April 12