International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)

Recruitment

Gerhard Reinhold, Kelvin Kirby, Per Werngren

International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)

Non members in meetings

• Local chapter ask Microsoft to invite non members as guests in a membership meeting

• The PDMs invite partners in their geography/competencies to the meeting

• This can be repeated once or twice but then we should ask for signing up

International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)

Microsoft’s big meetings

• Every time when Microsoft has a partner meeting or conference the IAMCP should ask for:– A table or booth– A speaker slot on the main stage– A session

International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)

Earmarked $$ for members

• The local chapter can arrange IAMCP specific funding to our members from either the government (national or federal) or Microsoft

• This is a major benefit for members and will drive recruitment

International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)

UKTI Trade Mission to Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 (July

2010, U.S.A)

Working with the IAMCP (International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners) UK Chapter, the West Midlands UK Trade & Investment Department are planning to invite West Midlands IT companies to participate in a Trade Mission to the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 in Washington, D.C., U.S.A (July 11-15, 2010).

As part of this scheme, we anticipate that companies will be able to claim funding for conference fees and travel costs to the U.S from UKTI (Although exact amounts have not been agreed, £500 towards travel, and £1,000 towards conference/exhibition fees has been indicated, with a further £1,500 available if you sign up for the Passport to Export scheme).

At this stage, we are trying to gauge the level of interest that there might be in this scheme in the West Midlands region. We anticipate there will be a limited amount of spaces (probably 20) for this initiative on a first come, first served basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be heavily (if not entirely) subsidised for this trip.

Perhaps you can confirm via email to me at info@iamcp-uk.com if you feel you might be interested in this scheme. Eligibility criteria apply and you must be an IAMCP member (membership from £95 per annum).

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on 01789 292 150 or via email at info@iamcp-uk.com

More about the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference at http://digitalwpc.com/Become a Microsoft Partner - https://partner.microsoft.com/40032508 More about IAMCP – http://www.iamcp.org

Thank you.

Kelvin KirbyChairman, IAMCP UK.

International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)

Newsletter

• The local chapter should ask Microsoft to be included with a column/blurb in their regular partner communication

• The local chapter might ask Microsoft to send out the chapter’s own newsletter (might be a special edition)