October 27, 2005

NEWS BRIEFS

Silicon Valley’s first Association of Consultants celebrates 30 Years with a party Nov. 3

Professional and Technical Consultants Association (PATCA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a client appreciation mixer on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m., which is sponsored in part by Best Buy and the ICCA (Independent Computer Con-sultants Association).

The event, at Michaels at Shoreline in Mountain View, promises to be a fun-filled evening featuring live music by Los High Tops, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, and chair massages. James Stout from Best Buy will be on hand to introduce the hottest consumer electronics of 2005. Tickets are $10 in advance (www.patca.org), or $15 at the door. The event is open to the public.

PATCA is a nonprofit professional association of independent consultants and principals who work in small consulting practices. Since it’s founding in 1975, PATCA members have been highly respected for their professionalism, integrity, objectivity and competence. They include experts in all aspects of business and technology, and serve clients in many industries, throughout the U.S. and the world.