Hot Sectors for Bay Area Consultants - Keys to 2009 Success November 17, 2008

2009 can be a very good year for consultants. Here in the Bay Area there are a number of very positive trends and healthy segments poised for growth and success in 2009. Life Sciences, High Technology and Non-Profit are three sectors with exciting prospects for the new year and lots of opportunities for consultants. Come hear our panel of industry veterans talk about the important dynamics in these areas, both globally and locally, and learn where you should focus your own energies to develop new business.

Panelists:

High Tech / Innovation
Saeed Amidi, President/CEO of Plug and Play Tech Center

Saeed Amidi is a true serial entrepreneur and seasoned executive with over 23 years of experience in founding, operating, and growing successful companies. He understands the difficulties and challenges faced by an entrepreneur while building a startup. His venture, Plug and Play, makes it easier for the entrepreneur to start new Startups in campus- like energy filled environment.

Non-Profit
Kathy Bella, President, The Bella Group

Kathy brings more than 25 years experience in the nonprofit sector in the role of nonprofit board member, executive director and chief advancement officer. Working as philanthropic counsel with nonprofit organizations during the past ten years, she is known for her keen strategic insight, strong personalized service to clients, seasoned professional abilities and high integrity.

Biotech
Laura Raynak, Managing Director at Rusher, Loscavio & LoPresto

Laura is a former industry executive and now an executive recruiter with over 11 years of successful executive search placements in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Laura has made executive level management placements in sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, clinical, human resources, product development and finance.

$45 for Members/Affiliates, $65 all others, +$10 at the door.

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