Events

An Overview of the ICCA at NOVARUG

Summary

Are you a Ruby developer? Are you interested in starting your own consulting business or have you done so already? Do you or your company ever hire consultants? Come hear Celtic Wolf's president, Charles Calvert, give a brief overview of the Independent Computer Consultants Association at the next meeting of the Northern Virginia Ruby Users Group. Then stick around to hear Christophe Lucas' presentation, "Search using Sphinx and Thinking Sphinx, Lessons Learned".

The ICCA is a trade association that represents computer consultants. It provides clients with a way to find professional, ethical consultants and provides consultants with many benefits.

About the Speaker

Charles Calvert is the President of Celtic Wolf, Inc. and has been a computer consultant for 11 years. Celtic Wolf provides web development, software development, database and IT consulting services to clients in a variety of industries, including construction, trade associations, real estate, nonprofit, graphics & prepress, and e-commerce. Celtic Wolf is a member of the Independent Computer Consultants Association and the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce. Charles is also a member of BNI.

When:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Where:FGM HQ,
12021 Sunset Hills Rd, Suite 400
Reston, VA 20190
Call 703 727-1307 (Gray) to get in.
Cost:free

Schedule

6:30 pm: Meeting begins and dinner is served
7:00 pm: Charles' presentation begins
7:15 pm: Christophe Lucas' presentation, "Search using Sphinx and Thinking Sphinx, Lessons Learned", begins
9:00 pm: Meeting ends

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How to Start Your Own Computer Consulting Business

Summary

Are you considering starting your own consulting business in the IT industry? Do you have questions about setting rates, contracts, accounting, finding clients and start-up costs? Come hear from Charles Calvert, President of Celtic Wolf, Inc. and a computer consultant with more than a decade of experience in running a consulting business. He will cover all of these topics and more in a presentation about starting your own computer consulting business.

In addition to the program, you'll have an opportunity to network with others in your profession and meet consultants with decades of experience in the industry.

About the Speaker

Charles Calvert is the President of Celtic Wolf, Inc. and has been a computer consultant for 11 years. Celtic Wolf provides web development, software development, database and IT consulting services to clients in a variety of industries, including construction, trade associations, real estate, nonprofit, graphics & prepress, and e-commerce. Celtic Wolf is a member of the Independent Computer Consultants Association and the Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce. Charles is also a member of BNI.

When: June 23, 2009
Where: Olive Garden Restaurant
8133 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
Cost: $20 for ICCA-GW members, $30 for nonmembers. Includes dinner and nonalcoholic drinks.

Schedule

6:30 pm: happy hour
7:00 pm: dinner
8:00 pm: program
9:00 pm: meeting adjourns

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Praise

" Celtic Wolf's and Charles' work was spot-on. The delivery was timely and communications were clear. The content was direct and on-point, with no need for re-work. I highly recommend the team. "

George Calvert
President
Loudthink Incorporated
http://www.loudthink.com/