Rochester Professional Consultants Network upcoming events

Kyan Lynch Presents Is Your Tech Working for You? How to Evaluate, Simplify, and Improve Your Digital Systems (09-Oct-2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The digital tools that work well when you’re just starting out can start to strain as your business grows. Before you know it, you may find yourself working around your technology instead of having technology that works for you.

In this practical workshop, we’ll walk through an audit of your digital setup to identify what’s working, what’s creating unnecessary work, where things aren’t connecting, and where you may be spending money on tools you don’t need. You’ll also learn how to use a simple checklist to decide what to keep, change, connect, or replace as your business evolves.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Recognize how “technical debt”—the costs and extra work created by shortcuts or quick fixes—can build up as your business grows.
Key Takeaway #2: Evaluate whether your digital tools are working together effectively, without assuming they all need to come from the same vendor.
Key Takeaway #3: Use a practical framework to determine which tools are worth keeping, changing, connecting, or replacing based on how you actually work—not on what’s newest or most expensive.

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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Meet Our Presenter Kyan Lynch

Kyan Lynch, MD, PMP, CPHIMS, is a Rochester-based consultant and educator who helps small, growing organizations make better use of the technology behind their work. He specializes in untangling complicated digital setups, improving websites and workflows, and helping people choose systems that fit how they actually work.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

After you register, you will be sent two (2) emails, one from RPCN and one from Zoom. NOTE: The email from RPCN will be sent almost immediately but the ZOOM email may be delayed by a few minutes. Be patient while waiting for it. Click the link in the Zoom email to join this event.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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Changes to Medicare - Updates for 2027 (16-Oct-2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Changes to Medicare - Updates for 2027

(In-Person + Online via Zoom)

Presenter: Jane Ahrens

There are sweeping changes to Medicare plans for 2027. Plans are being discontinued, carriers are exiting counties, and prescription drug costs will be rising, to name a few.
Jane Ahrens will be discussing the changes that will be most impactful to those on Medicare plans.

Key Takeaways:

Is my plan continuing in 2027?
How will my prescription drug prices be affected by the 2027 changes?
How much more will my insurance cost me in 2027?

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.
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Jane Ahrens has an MS in Health Education from SUNY Brockport. She has a NYS Life, Accident, and Health Broker License; AHIP Medicare National Certification; and is Certified to market Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap), and Part D Prescription Drug Plans.

Jane Ahrens taught Health Education in Rochester area public schools for 25 years. Now, a retired teacher, Jane opened the Ahrens Benefits Company in 2008. Jane specializes in offering Medicare plans for seniors and health insurance plans for individuals and groups.

Jane works as an independent Medicare broker, marketing Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement Plans and Part D plans for many insurance carriers. Her “Medicare 101” educational seminar has become very popular with Senior Centers, senior apartment complexes, libraries, and community centers and service organizations. Jane has mentored and coached her Medicare team which is now over 100 agents strong in several states.

Jane lives in Greece, New York, with her husband, Rex. They have been married for 49 years. Jane has two grown children and two grandchildren. Jane enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, volunteering at community non-profits, reading, cruising, going to live theatre, and returning to the Adirondacks every summer.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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RPCN October 2026 Board Meeting (16-Oct-2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

RPCN does not run itself. It takes a Board of Directors that meets monthly. Everyone is welcome to attend. Stop in to see what is behind the success of the organization.

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

COST: This event is friendly, free, and open to everyone.

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Dan Miller Presents The New Shape of Work for the Modern Professional (23-Oct-2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The way we work is changing. More professionals are navigating multiple income streams, launching businesses, or building independent consulting practices. At the same time, traditional career paths are evolving, creating new opportunities—and new challenges—for today's professionals.

This interactive, discussion-driven session will explore these changing patterns of work and what they mean for consultants, solopreneurs, and other independent professionals. You'll consider how to navigate career and business transitions, identify the support you need to succeed, and position yourself to compete in an evolving marketplace.

We'll also look beyond individual success to consider how modern professionals can use their skills and experience to support their communities while creating sustainable revenue in their own work.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Learn how a roadmap can help you navigate career transitions, new ventures, and changing work opportunities.
Key Takeaway #2: Identify the resources, relationships, and support you may need to succeed as a modern professional.
Key Takeaway #3: Explore ways to contribute to your community while creating sustainable revenue through your work.

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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About Dan:

Dan Miller is the founder of Miller Solutions LLC. His work centers on guiding organizations through transformation as they seek to scale or leverage new technologies. Dan has extensive experience in Fortune 500 enterprise change management and is passionate about thinking differently to help his clients find a path forward.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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So, You Want to Succeed as a Consultant? (30-Oct-2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What does it really take to build and grow a successful consulting practice? This presentation explores the skills, knowledge, and practical strategies consultants need to make sound decisions and build a sustainable practice.

Edward Stone draws on decades of consulting and business experience to explore key areas including fee setting, proposal writing, marketing and positioning, and relationship building. Participants will gain practical guidance they can apply to their own consulting practices, whether they are just getting started or looking to strengthen an established business.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Different approaches to setting consulting fees and how to choose an approach that fits their practice
Key Takeaway #2: Practical guidelines for writing clear, effective consulting proposals
Key Takeaway #3: Strategies for building and strengthening relationships that can support long-term business growth

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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Meet Our Presenter Edward Stone

Edward Stone has an extensive background in management consulting, with expertise in marketing, sales, strategic planning, general management, and market research.

He has assisted companies across a wide range of industries, sizes, stages of growth, and geographic locations. His corporate experience includes extensive marketing and general management roles with Procter & Gamble, Clorox Company, and Frito-Lay in the U.S. and Canada.

For 30 years, Edward managed and grew his own marketing consulting firm, serving a large clientele of major U.S. companies. He is a past National Chair of the Institute of Management Consultants and has served as an adjunct professor of marketing at Southern Methodist University. He has also held leadership roles with multiple Dallas nonprofit community service organizations.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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Kelly Schuknecht Presents From Chasing to Attracting - The 3-Pillar Strategy for Inbound Influence (13-Nov-2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Many business owners spend significant time chasing leads and trying to convince potential clients of their value. What if, instead, you could build a professional presence that helps the right clients and opportunities find you?

In this session, Kelly Schuknecht will introduce her 3-Pillar Framework—Visibility, Credibility, and Consistency—and explore how these elements can work together to strengthen your professional presence and attract opportunities. You'll learn how to position yourself as a trusted resource in your field while building a sustainable approach to personal branding and thought leadership.

The session will also explore practical ways to maintain a consistent professional presence without adding another full-time job to your already busy schedule.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Understand the shift from outbound lead generation to inbound attraction and how it can apply to your business.
Key Takeaway #2: Learn how Visibility, Credibility, and Consistency can help you become more findable, trusted, and top of mind in your industry.
Key Takeaway #3: Discover practical ways to create and maintain professional content without the burnout that can come from trying to be everywhere at once.

Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.

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Meet Our Presenter Kelly Schuknecht

Kelly Schuknecht is a marketing strategist, thought leadership expert, and author of Unlocking Your Authority X-Factor: A Guide to Personal Branding & Thought Leadership That Works. With nearly two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals strengthen their brands, Kelly is the founder of Two Mile High Marketing and host of The Authority X-Factor Podcast. She helps businesses refine their messaging, increase visibility, and develop effective marketing strategies. Kelly also hosts Beyond the Bestseller, a podcast that helps women share their stories and build professional platforms.

This meeting is open to the public.

COST: $10 for nonmembers

Contact us at helpdesk@rochesterconsultants.org if you experience any trouble registering for this event.

SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend via Zoom or in-person at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.

After the meeting ends, open networking (with private breakout rooms for those on Zoom) will continue until 10:00 a.m. ET for the attendees.

Spotlight your business! Register as a meeting sponsor. For details on sponsoring, click HERE.

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2027 Consulting Business Launchpad (23-Mar-2027)

Tue, 23 Mar 2027 12:00:00 GMT

Turn your expertise into a profitable consulting business.

The Consulting Business Launchpad is a hands-on, results-driven program designed for professionals who are ready to start or grow an independent consulting practice. Whether you are transitioning out of a corporate role, building on early traction, or refining an existing service, this program gives you the structure, tools, and confidence to move forward with clarity.

Over the course of the program, you will define your value proposition, identify your ideal clients, develop a practical pricing strategy, and learn how to win business consistently. You will leave with a clear plan and a market-ready consulting offer you can put into action immediately.

Learn from experienced consultants, gain real-world insights, and connect with a network of professionals building businesses just like yours.

CLICK HERE for complete details. 2027 dates TBD

Stop guessing. Start building.

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