Management consultant expert to speak at free event in Modesto Jan. 23

MODESTO - Certified Management Consultant Don Scellato will speak at the Mid-Valley Consultants meeting on Jan. 23. The event is open to all business owners, managers, consultants and those interested in the consulting profession.

Scellato is a nationally recognized supply chain technologies expert and vice president of Professional Learning for the Institute of Management Consultants USA www.imc-usa.org.

Michael Loschke, principal of IMC Consulting & Training in Modesto facilitates the Mid-Valley Consultants monthly meetings. "This is a unique opportunity for area business owners to learn about the benefits of hiring an ISO9000 Certified Consultant, and for those in the profession to differentiate themselves," he said in a news release.

Scellato will address:

· Why belong to an internationally recognized professional organization · How educational programs build a stronger consulting practice · Why get certified as a CMC? · The process: consulting experience, competencies, and a code of ethics

The free event starts with a networking and optional breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Marie Callender's in Modesto, 3500 Coffee Road. Ordering from the breakfast menu is optional. Limited space. RSVP strongly recommended. To register, go to

www.meetup.com/Mid-Valley-Consultants or call (209) 572-2271 x. 100.