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MABC Events

Monthly member meetings include a 10-minute spotlight where a Madison Area Business Consultants, Inc. member showcases his or her business.


We also feature a 45-minute program to help consultants further their professional and personal development. Program formats include individual presentations, interactive workshops, and panel discussions. 

Upcoming events

    • June 15, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Zoom Meeting


    MABC Monthly Coffee Club!

    Heather Dean has kindly organized this standing event -- a virtual Monthly Coffee Club for our MABC members.

    Our next virtual get-together will be held Thursday, June 15 from 8:00 am – 8:45 am. 

    MABC members can join this virtual get-together to connect outside of our regularly scheduled program meetings. There is no agenda and no to-do. All you need to do is simply join in, sip your coffee, and chat. Hope to see you there!

    Full details are below.

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    What: MABC Monthly (virtual) Coffee Club

    Date: 3rd Thursday of every month | June 15

    Time: 8:00 am to 8:45 am

    Location: Zoom 

    This is a Members Only Event. To Join this MABC Coffee Club, click here at 8am on the actual program date.

    We look forward to seeing you there!


    Madison Area Business Consultants founded in 1987 to elevate business consulting to its finest.


    Founded in 1987, we provide members opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration to aid in providing high-quality consulting services to clients.

    • June 28, 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Epic Systems, 1979 Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593
    Register


    MABC Live!

    A Guided Tour of Epic Systems! 


    Join us for a guided tour! Founded in a basement in 1979 with 1½ employees, Epic develops software to help people get well, help people stay well, and help future generations be healthier. Epic is located in the beautiful countryside of Verona, Wisconsin, about 11 miles southwest of Madison. They offer tours of their campus to see the amazing artwork, architectural design, and creativity all within a thriving workspace.


    After this 1-hour tour, you are invited to Happy Hour at Pasqual's in Verona.

    [See map]

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    What: MABC Live! Event | A Guided Tour of Epic Systems

    Date:  Wednesday, June 28

    Time:  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

    Location:  We will meet at Epic (exact location is coming soon), but the main address is: 1979 Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593)


    PLEASE NOTE EPIC's HEALTH and SAFETY STATEMENT: We welcome visitors for indoor self-guided tours who are either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or under 6 months old. Unvaccinated visitors are welcome to enjoy the outdoor areas during daylight hours.

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    Sponsorship information for this MABCLive! event, is coming soon!



    Madison Area Business Consultants founded in 1987 to elevate business consulting to its finest.


    Founded in 1987, we provide members opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration to aid in providing high-quality consulting services to clients.

    • July 13, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom meeting
    Register

    July Program Presentation: 

    Is Web 3.0 the next evolution of the internet?
    A high-level look at Web 3.0 and what this means for businesses

    with Web Expert, Jamie Role

    Our July program will cover a high-level history of the different internet states, what makes Web 3.0 different than previous states, and how Web 3.0 is making an impact in the current business landscape. It will be geared toward business leaders and entrepreneurs in order to help them understand what makes Web 3.0 different, and the business applications outside of the traditional crypto sphere.   


    About the presenter:


    Jamie Role has a passion for helping improve people’s lives through technology. For the past 11 years she has been able to chase that dream working at Earthling Interactive, first as a developer and then as Director of Applications. She has worked on a variety of different applications from agriculture to healthcare. She currently lives in Madison with her husband.



    Hope to see you there!


    July 13, 2023      8:00am - 10:00am


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    Agenda

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    8:00-8:30 a.m.  - Open Zoom Networking

    8:30-9:00 a.m. - Meeting opening remarks

    9 - 9:45 a.m. - Program

    9:45-10:00 a.m. - Questions & Answers

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    Program Logistics

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    Who. For all B2B consultants craving collegiality, collaboration, and real conversation. Guests welcome!

    What. Monthly program providing networking, relevant education, and personal and professional growth opportunities. 

    When. Thursday, July 13, 2023 • 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

    Where. Zoom Meeting ID will be in your registration confirmation email

    Cost. Free for Members & Guests

    RSVP. Register Today!

    Guests always welcome!

    • July 20, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
    • Zoom Meeting


    MABC Monthly Coffee Club!

    Heather Dean has kindly organized this standing event -- a virtual Monthly Coffee Club for our MABC members.

    Our next virtual get-together will be held Thursday, July 20 from 8:00 am – 8:45 am. 

    MABC members can join this virtual get-together to connect outside of our regularly scheduled program meetings. There is no agenda and no to-do. All you need to do is simply join in, sip your coffee, and chat. Hope to see you there!

    Full details are below.

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    What: MABC Monthly (virtual) Coffee Club

    Date: 3rd Thursday of every month | July 20

    Time: 8:00 am to 8:45 am

    Location: Zoom 

    This is a Members Only Event. To Join this MABC Coffee Club, click here at 8am on the actual program date.

    We look forward to seeing you there!


    Madison Area Business Consultants founded in 1987 to elevate business consulting to its finest.


    Founded in 1987, we provide members opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration to aid in providing high-quality consulting services to clients.

    • July 25, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Mercies Coffee, 1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI 53704
    Register


    Summer MABC Live!

    Tapping Into Executive Expertise: A Conversation with SCORE

    SCORE Madison mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate managers, and executives with a diverse set of industries and specialties who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. They offer free and confidential mentoring along with low-cost or no-cost business training, seminars, workshops, and numerous tools and templates.

    Join us for an informal conversation with Ken Wundrow, one of SCORE’s experienced mentors. Ken will share information about SCORE, its services, and answer participant questions. If you’re just starting out, thinking of starting a business, or looking for help in your current business, don’t miss this session.


    About the presenter:


    Retired since August of 2017, Ken Wundrow volunteers with the Madison Chapter of SCORE, serving as the Chapter Chair. Among my other duties, I onboard new volunteers and serve as a certified mentor for small business clients. I bring a broad spectrum of business expertise built through my years as a small business owner and later as a tax and financial planner for the firm of Mennenga Tax & Financial Services. From my skill set developed as an educator and public speaker, I can both educate and motivate my business clients. Along with my expertise in the field of taxes, business entity and structure, I can also assist small businesses in building business plans, marketing assistance, and customer identification and acquisition. 

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    What: Summer MABC Live! Event | A Conversation with SCORE

    Date:  Tuesday, July 25

    Time:  8:00 am to 10:00 am

    Location:  Mercies Coffee ,1748 Eagan Road, Madison, WI 53704

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    Thank you to our sponsor for this MABCLive! event:

    Mary Helen Conroy
    www.lifesadaringadventure.com
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    Madison Area Business Consultants founded in 1987 to elevate business consulting to its finest.


    Founded in 1987, we provide members opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration to aid in providing high-quality consulting services to clients.

    • August 30, 2023
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Seven Acre Dairy Farm, 6858 Paoli Road, Belleville, WI 53508
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    MABC Live!

    FIELD TRIP: Seven Acre Dairy Farm 



    Nestled on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli and listed on the National Register for historic places, Seven Acre Dairy Company is a lovingly restored dairy factory reimagined as a destination for dairy lovers, modern travelers, and discerning diners.

    For an overview of this hotel, café, and full-service, farm-to-table restaurant, here's a March 2023 article: "Seven Acre Dairy Company connects with Paoli's roots" from The Capital Times.


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    What: MABC Live! Event | Seven Acre Dairy Farm

    Date:  Wednesday, August 30

    Time:  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

    Location:  Seven Acre Dairy Farm, 6858 Paoli Road, Belleville, WI 53508

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    Sponsorship information for this MABCLive! event is coming soon!



    Madison Area Business Consultants founded in 1987 to elevate business consulting to its finest.


    Founded in 1987, we provide members opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration to aid in providing high-quality consulting services to clients.

    • September 14, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom meeting
    Register

    September Program Presentation: 

    3 Reasons People Leave Your Website, and 3 Things You Can Do To Keep Them There

    with Joey Donovan Guido, Cuppa SEO


    Join us for our September member program, which will help you learn how to improve engagement on your Website. You will walk away with actionable tips and information that will boost your online presence. The presentation will focus on three key takeaways:

    1. How to optimize your website for conversions and improve the user experience (UX)

    2. Three reasons why people might be leaving your site

    3. Three magic questions to ask yourself when putting your webpages together that will help keep them on your site.


    About the presenter:


    Joey Donovan Guido is an author and accomplished online marketing expert in the areas of content creation, custom WordPress Website Design, marketing and consulting. For the past decade, he has led a team of 10 creatives including web developers, SEO copywriters, photographers, videographers, graphic designers, project managers and SEM specialists. Based on the concepts in his book, "A Holistic Guide to Online Marketing," he also offers consulting services, presentations and team trainings. Material covered includes how to effectively apply SEO, user experience & conversion to an organization’s website, blog & social media. Content also focuses on website strategy & architecture.


    Hope to see you there!


    September 14, 2023      8:00am - 10:00am


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    Agenda

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    8:00-8:30 a.m.  - Open Zoom Networking

    8:30-9:00 a.m. - Meeting opening remarks

    9 - 9:45 a.m. - Program

    9:45-10:00 a.m. - Questions & Answers

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    Program Logistics

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    Who. For all B2B consultants craving collegiality, collaboration, and real conversation. Guests welcome!

    What. Monthly program providing networking, relevant education, and personal and professional growth opportunities. 

    When. Thursday, September 14, 2023 • 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

    Where. Zoom Meeting ID will be in your registration confirmation email

    Cost. Free for Members & Guests

    RSVP. Register Today!

    Guests always welcome!

    • October 12, 2023
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom meeting
    Register

    October Program Presentation: 

    How to be a Thought Leader: For Consultants, Coaches, and Speakers

    with Amy Climer, Ph.D., Climer Consulting


    Thought leaders inspire others and lead change by contributing new ideas to the world. Some are also commercially smart and learn to package, capture, and deliver their ideas in a valuable way.

    In this workshop, learn how to move from an expert to a thought leader and how to leverage your ideas to increase impact and your income.


    What you'll learn:

    Understand what a thought leader is and how to become one.

    Learn how to move from being a thought repeater to a thought leader.

    Explore six modes of delivery to build additional revenue in your consulting practice.


    About the presenter:


    Amy Climer focuses on helping individuals and teams reach their capacity to be creative. Since 1995 she has worked with hundreds of groups teaching creativity, leadership and change, team development, and facilitation skills.

    She is the designer of Climer Cards, a tool used to evoke metaphors and generate ideas. She hosts The Deliberate Creative, a podcast designed to teach others how to lead innovation in teams. She has a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. In 2016, she received the Karl Rohnke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Learn more about Amy at climerconsulting.com.


    Hope to see you there!


    October 12, 2023      8:00am - 10:00am


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    Agenda

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    8:00-8:30 a.m.  - Open Zoom Networking

    8:30-9:00 a.m. - Meeting opening remarks

    9 - 9:45 a.m. - Program

    9:45-10:00 a.m. - Questions & Answers

    ____________________________________________________________

    Program Logistics

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    Who. For all B2B consultants craving collegiality, collaboration, and real conversation. Guests welcome!

    What. Monthly program providing networking, relevant education, and personal and professional growth opportunities. 

    When. Thursday, October 12, 2023 • 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

    Where. Zoom Meeting ID will be in your registration confirmation email

    Cost. Free for Members & Guests

    RSVP. Register Today!

    Guests always welcome!

Past events

June 08, 2023 MABC Meeting | How to improve your Virtual Meetings on Zoom
May 18, 2023 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
May 11, 2023 MABC Meeting | Enhance the Experience: Using interactive technology tools to improve understanding
April 27, 2023 MABC Book Promotion
April 20, 2023 Spring MABCLive!
April 20, 2023 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
April 13, 2023 MABC Meeting | Playing Offense and Defense with Intellectual Property
March 16, 2023 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
March 09, 2023 MABC Meeting | 10 Social Media Tips and Strategies You Should Be Utilizing Today
February 16, 2023 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
February 09, 2023 MABC Meeting | How NOT to Ruin Your Brand with Canva
January 19, 2023 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
January 12, 2023 MABC Meeting | Humor In The Workplace
December 15, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
December 01, 2022 MABCLive! | Winter Consultant Conversations – End-of-Year-Celebration
November 17, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
November 10, 2022 MABC Meeting | Double Your Business in a Year or Less
October 20, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
October 17, 2022 October MABC MINI-SERIES | Retirement Tango: One Foot In, One Foot Out
October 13, 2022 MABC Meeting | Annual Meeting; Blogging to Optimize Your Member Network
September 29, 2022 MABCLive! | Dealing with Discomfort in Business Decisions
September 15, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
September 08, 2022 MABC Meeting | Bridge the Chaos
August 18, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
August 11, 2022 MABC Meeting | Enhancing MABC's Website
July 21, 2022 MABCLive! | Consultant Conversations Over Coffee
July 14, 2022 MABC Meeting | Tell Me More
June 16, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
June 09, 2022 MABC Meeting | Unlocking Your Business Growth with Digital Products
May 25, 2022 MABC | Networking Event & Book Signing
May 19, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
May 12, 2022 MABC Meeting | Make Change Stick! Using Energy to Get Fired Up!
May 05, 2022 Book Promotion Meeting & MABC Live
April 21, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
April 14, 2022 MABC Meeting | How To Make Your Client Discovery Sessions More Visual
April 07, 2022 MABC | BOOK Promotion Mini-Series
March 17, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
March 14, 2022 MABC MINI-SERIES | Retirement Tango: One Foot In, One Foot Out
March 10, 2022 MABC Meeting | Reality Check: Reviewing/Understanding Your Financial Planning
March 01, 2022 3/1 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
February 17, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club (February)
February 14, 2022 MABC MINI-SERIES | Retirement Tango: One Foot In, One Foot Out
February 10, 2022 MABC Meeting | Thoughtfully Fit®: How to Take Charge of What Comes Next
February 01, 2022 2/1 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
January 20, 2022 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
January 13, 2022 MABC Meeting | Growing a Business with a Wellspring of Connections
January 10, 2022 MABC MINI-SERIES | Retirement Tango: One Foot In, One Foot Out
January 04, 2022 1/4 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
December 16, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
December 09, 2021 MABC | End of Year Celebration
December 07, 2021 12/7 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
November 18, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
November 11, 2021 MABC | Book Launch Party Celebration!
November 11, 2021 MABC Meeting | Giving Yourself An F: A Deep Dive Into Destroying The Jargon Around What You Do For Your Clients
November 02, 2021 11/2 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
October 21, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
October 14, 2021 MABC Meeting | 2022 Board of Directors Elections + Begin with the End in Mind – Professional Exit Planning
October 05, 2021 10/5 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
September 29, 2021 9/29 Strategy Session for MABC Authors | HOW TO WRITE YOUR TIP IN 3 PAGES
September 23, 2021 9/23 Strategy Session for MABC Authors | HOW TO WRITE YOUR TIP IN 3 PAGES
September 16, 2021 9/16 Strategy Session for MABC Authors | HOW TO WRITE YOUR TIP IN 3 PAGES
September 16, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
September 09, 2021 MABC Meeting | Sharing How We Work Smarter - What's Your Tip?
September 07, 2021 9/7 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
August 19, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
August 12, 2021 MABC Meeting | The Concepts of Gap Selling & Getting the First Meeting
August 03, 2021 8/3 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
July 20, 2021 7/20 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
July 15, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
July 08, 2021 MABC Meeting | So You Want To Be a Consultant
July 06, 2021 7/6 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
June 24, 2021 6/24 MABC Book Club | via Zoom
June 10, 2021 MABC Meeting | Transforming Workplace Conflict
June 09, 2021 6/9 to 6/11 | Strategic Alliance LIVE
June 01, 2021 6/1 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
May 20, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
May 20, 2021 Discover Proven Solutions To Build Your Own Highly-Profitable Course Launch Roadmap
May 18, 2021 5/18 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
May 13, 2021 MABC Meeting | Begin With the End in Mind – Professional Exit Planning
May 04, 2021 5/4 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
April 29, 2021 MABC 4/29 Mini-Series | Collective MABC Book Deal
April 20, 2021 4/20 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
April 15, 2021 MABC | Monthly Coffee Club
April 08, 2021 MABC Zoom Meeting | 5 Essential tips to making YOUR dream come true!
April 06, 2021 MABC Mini-Series | Exploring Microsoft TEAMS!
March 11, 2021 MABC Meeting | 3 Ways to Improve your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices
February 11, 2021 MABC Meeting | Inside MABC – A Support System Ready and Waiting
January 14, 2021 MABC Meeting - Mindset Matters: The most valuable consultancy skill you can ever learn
December 10, 2020 MABC Meeting: Annual Holiday Celebration
November 12, 2020 Annual Meeting for the Consideration and Approval of the 2021 Board of Directors
October 08, 2020 MABC Meeting: Get Acquainted with Microsoft 365
September 10, 2020 MABC Meeting: What Story Are You Telling And Does Anyone Care?
August 13, 2020 MABC Meeting: Phase 2 MABC Revitalization and 2021 Board of Director Nominations
July 09, 2020 MABC Meeting: Launching, Thriving & Surviving
June 11, 2020 MABC Meeting: How to Use LinkedIn for Lead Generation and Business Success
May 14, 2020 MABC Meeting: Literally Virtually
April 09, 2020 MABC Meeting: Getting Your Head in the Cloud
April 02, 2020 Mary Helen Conroy: Loneliness is NOT an Option
March 12, 2020 MABC 2020 Vision Planning Meeting
February 13, 2020 MABC Meeting: Stop Delighting Your Customers
January 30, 2020 MABC Holiday Social for All
January 09, 2020 MABC Meeting: Creative Risk Taking
December 12, 2019 MABC Meeting: Roundtable on critical issues for business consultants
November 14, 2019 MABC Meeting: The Importance of Video Production for Business
October 10, 2019 MABC Annual Meeting and Member-To-Member Networking
September 12, 2019 MABC Program: Client Acquisition and Retention
August 08, 2019 MABC Program: Business Planning Made Easy
July 11, 2019 MABC Program: The Focus Matrix – Prioritization Made Easy
June 13, 2019 MABC Program: Consultant Pricing Strategies
May 09, 2019 MABC Program: Be Who You Are; Love What You Do
April 11, 2019 MABC Program: Mindful Marketing When You Have Limited Capacity
March 14, 2019 MABC Program: Adding Value to Build Customer Relationships and Increase Your Bottom Line
February 14, 2019 MABC Program: Marketing and Financial Strategies for Consultants
January 10, 2019 MABC Program: Proven Methods for New Business Development
December 13, 2018 MABC Program: Client Appreciation that keeps them coming back. It’s never too late to start.
November 08, 2018 MABC Monthly Program – Thursday, November 8, 2018
October 11, 2018 Annual Meeting & Members Meeting – Thursday, October 11
September 13, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, September 13
August 10, 2018 Members Meeting – Friday, August 10
July 12, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, July 12
June 18, 2018 Members Meeting – Monday, June 18
May 10, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, May 10
April 12, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, April 12
March 08, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, March 8
February 08, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, February 8
January 11, 2018 Members Meeting – Thursday, January 11
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