Already restructured, downsized, right-sized IT Professionals, as well as those concerned about their future, can learn how to improve their networking skills by attending the Networking for IT Professionals seminar. Hosted by the Minnesota Information Professional Society (MnIPS), this event will showcase IT staffing professionals and networking experts that will share their tips and techniques on how to network to find a job or stay current with events and technology.

As an added feature, attendees are invited to attend the monthly MnIPS meeting that immediately follows the Networking seminar at a reduced cost. Practice your networking skills and improve your network then hear Anita Cassidy’s presentation on ‘Planning for E-Business Success’.

Featured guest speakers include:

• Matt Noah of NetSuds – Networking in Groups
• Michael Simons of Smilin’ & Dialin’ – Making the most of Personal Contacts
• Bill McTeer of McTeer Systems – Networking 1 on 1 with other IT professionals
• Jeanine Phillips of RHI Consulting – Preparing for an Interview
• Joe Perzel of eNRGi – the Best Places to Network and meeting moderator

When:	Tuesday, March 19th Networking Seminar, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Meeting Registration and Networking, 5:00 to 6:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 to 7:00 pm Meeting Presentation on "Planning for e-Business Success", 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Where:	Bloomington Holiday Inn (94th and 35W)
Contacts:	Jeanine Boss 952-432-2959, email jeaninebossaol.com Joe Perzel 952-340-1110, email jperzelenrgi.com
Cost:	No cost for the Networking seminar and Networking part of meeting, $10 for MnIPS Dinner meeting that follows

Make your Seminar and Dinner meeting reservations by emailing your name and contact information to info@mnips.org.

Make Dinner Meeting only reservations by emailing John Belich at john.belichtech-pro.com.

If you’ve ever lost your job, you know about the stress that comes with it. This meeting is intended to ease some of that stress during their transition while helping people make valuable career contacts.

Interested attendees, sponsors or speakers should go to www.mnips.org for additional information.