Rochester Professional Consultants Network upcoming events

Same Storm, Different Boats - Discovering the New Shape of Work (10-Jul-2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Facilitators: Diana Simpatico and Dan Miller

Work is changing its shape. More people than ever are juggling multiple income streams or starting over after a full career. Non-traditional work is no longer the exception; it's becoming the rule.

This interactive, dialogue-driven session invites us to recognize a pattern many are already living and to discover the new landscape of work that is emerging: we're all in the same storm, but we're navigating it in very different boats.

We'll look at the public data, share collective stories, and explore what this shift means for our future clients.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaway #1: Non-traditional work has gone mainstream. As consultants, we are not the exception; we're the early edge of a shift that is now reaching everyone.
Key Takeaway #2: Same storm, different boats: people face the same disruption with unequal resources and support. Learning to understand who's in which boat is the new core skill.
Key Takeaway #3: This shift redefines who needs guidance. A growing population is navigating work transitions without a map which is an opening for consultants who can meet that need.

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

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About Diana:

Diana Simpatico is a Rochester-based community organizer and nonprofit leader with 25 years in organizational development, strengths-based coaching, and community leadership. She serves as Program Director at Rainbow Seniors ROC and works on questions of how people navigate changing career paths.

About Dan:

Dan Miller is the founder of Miller Solutions, bringing extensive Fortune 1000 enterprise consulting experience in execution, systems, and business development. His work centers on strengths-based approaches to how people and organizations grow and adapt, and he translates that thinking into practical tools and engagements.

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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Business Forum (17-Jul-2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us for an interactive and lively session of problem solving as attendees find solutions to the challenges they've encountered when starting, scaling, or maintaining an entrepreneurial venture. The complexity of small business is ever-changing, and solutions will be shared by peers who have found answers for themselves.

Bob Lurz, a veteran startup consultant and long-time supporter of RPCN, will be facilitating this forum.

This meeting is friendly, fresh, and 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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RPCN July 2026 Board Meeting (17-Jul-2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 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.

{844 6787 7189}

2026 Consulting Business Launchpad (28-Sep-2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 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 local consultants, gain real-world insights, and connect with a network of professionals building businesses just like yours.

Stop guessing. Start building.

For topics, presenters, and more info, CLICK HERE.

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