Objective

The Consultants Network promotes the development of members' careers through professional and social networking, including publicizing members' skills and sharing potential professional opportunities, and supports the IEEE Central Texas Section.

Meetings

The Consultants Network meets monthly. Except when meeting jointly with other groups, the Consultants Network meets on the second Thursday of each month starting at 6:00 p.m. at the China Star Restaurant, which requires a $5.00 minimum charge per person (that may be applied toward purchases) and is located in Austin at 6134 Highway 290 East, on the westbound access road just east of Interstate Highway 35.

Meetings usually begin with informal networking from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by presentations from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. by experts in marketing, sales, advertising, financial or legal needs of small businesses and special needs of consultants.

Next Meeting

Date & Time:	Thursday, October 9, 2008: networking at 6:00 p.m., business and program from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:	China Star Restaurant, 6134 Hwy 290 E, Austin TX
Directions:	Westbound access road of 290E, just east of IH 35
Cost:	$5.00 minimum charge for the restaurant. Supper is at optional extra cost
Reservations:	Not required. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Topic:	Data Backup: Easier and Cheaper than You Think
Speaker:	Chris Baker
Speaker Bio:	Chris Baker is a system administrator with ten years of experience. He has implemented and upgraded backup strategies in several environments, and has spoken on anti-spam strategies.

Do a friend a favor: bring a colleague to help us grow the Consultants Network attendance. Do the Consultants Network a favor: give a talk or get a speaker for one meeting this year; email the bio and summary to the Chairman.