Date: Wednesday, January 13, at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Time: Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM

RESOURCES FOR CONSULTANTS II
A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

JOHN NEWPORT

List of Resources Compiled from Round Table Discussion

Abstract: Finding cost effective resources presents a challenge for many consultants. In this reprise of last year's Round Table, more options will be presented that cover such topics as: finding work, networking, technical information, advertising, legal, business, searching the literature, patents, education and skills development, software etc. The information presented will be new and updated and the audience is encouraged to share their own preferences. For those who cannot attend please feel free to email the Speaker at jflnewport@chemventive.com with resources that they have found useful, for inclusion in the talk and subsequent listing on the CCN website.

Biography: Dr. John Newport provides consulting and R&D services through Chemventive LLC and ChemInnoLab LLC, in which he is a partner. Previous to this he was a Senior Research Fellow at Hercules Incorporated where, in his 34 year career there, he worked on the R&D side of the fibers, film, RIM, resins and paper businesses. His areas of expertise cover polymer chemistry, surface chemistry, rheology and transport phenomena.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From I-76 drive S on City Line Ave. (US Rte. 1). Turn right on Conshohocken State Rd. (Rte. 23); stay in right lane. After second light watch for white left-turn arrows painted on street (about .14 mi/750 ft). Do not follow Rte. 23 left at turn but instead go straight ahead onto Llandrillo Rd. (passing to right of Valley Press printing). In one block bear left onto Trevor Lane at stop sign. Clubhouse and parking are on the left. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524, ext. 2. MAP

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages (wine, beer & sodas), is $25 by the deadline, Thursday, January 7, $35 afterwards.  Late reservations and walk-ins subject to availability. No-shows will be invoiced. Dietary restrictions accommodated on a limited basis. There is no charge for talk only; registration is suggested using contact information above.