I just got to preview Jean Chatzky’s keynote presentation for IECA. This presentation is based on her new book, The Difference: How Anyone Can Prosper in Even the Toughest Times. The presentation is terrific. First everyone needs to understand which of four categories they are in. The Wealthy (3% of population), Financially Comfortable (27%), Paycheck-to-Paycheckers … Read more »
The first official conference event–a tour of Stanford University–kicked off this morning with a full bus load. I asked those departing what advice they would give to those who are departing for the conference later this week. #1: Bring a jacket (it was 45 degrees when the bus pulled away) and #2 there’s a Starbucks … Read more »
One fun aspect of almost any conference is wandering through the exhibit hall to look at the vendors, examine their products and discuss the services they offer, whether to consultants, schools, or programs. The IECA Vendor Hall continues to grow and we’ll be welcoming the largest number of vendors ever–including many coming to IECA for … Read more »
The Conference Guide (Program, Information and Directory combined into one document) has just arrived and I’m reminded how much we have going on in San Francisco. On most days, the programs begin by 8:00 a.m. and run until after dark. Wear comfortable shoes! Must thank Montcalm and Eckerd whose sponsorship paid for the Guide. Also … Read more »
Conference registration continues to look good for San Francisco. We just signed up a number of new exhibitors who will make the vendor hall a very exciting place. In addition to those new vendors, the Internet / networking lounge will be located in the area and we’ve just added, at the suggestion of many colleagues, … Read more »
Conference registration passed 700 on Friday, with 5 weeks to go. We already have more consultants registered for San Francisco than attended the spring conference last year. Those who have not yet registered should do so soon to beat any late fees, and book their hotel room at the conference location. Any professional, associate, or … Read more »
