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Event Description:

Join the Boston Chapter of MPUG (Official Industry Association for Microsoft Project) for our next meeting on Wednesday August 5, 2015 where the topic will be “Microsoft Project Custom Formulas & More!”. This interactive presentation and discussion will be facilitated by John Riopel, PMP, MCP, MCTS, Principal at PM Providers at our regular meeting location: Constant Contact in Waltham, MA.

Microsoft Project includes the ability to create graphically-oriented views and reports, however we may not have the time or know what is possible. This session will explore and create formulas, graphical indicators, and views that present data visually. We will export our project data to Excel and do conditional formatting to enhance our ability to export.

Topics Include:
• Creating Custom Formulas
• Creating Graphical Indicators
• Using Visual Reports and Conditional Formatting

The meeting will be held at Constant Contact, 1601 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA, Phone: 781-472-8100. The facility is located just off of Route 128/I-95, Exit 28 and offers free parking. Enter through the main building under the clock. Our meetings will be in the Great Room South which is a beautiful venue with state-of-the-art electronics and plenty of seating and networking space. Please note that the Constant Contact building is the 2nd building as you go around to the right (the building and parking lot are on the left).

This event is free for both MPUG members and non-members, but pre-registration is required. Food, soft drinks and special treats will be served.

Meeting Time & Date: Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration, Refreshments & Networking
6:00 – 6:15 PM Welcome & Introductions
6:15 – 7:15 PM Feature Presentations
7:15 – 7:30 PM Networking Break & Refreshments
7:30 – 8:00 PM Speaker Q&A and Prize Raffle

About The Speaker:

John Riopel, MCP, MCTS, PMP has over 25 years of experience as a Program/Project Manager in government service and commercial industries. His technical background in Microsoft Project spans the entire evolution of the Microsoft Project toolset, with a deep understanding of how to apply these technology constructs and concepts to real-world project management challenges.

He is President and CEO of PM Providers, a full-service project management consulting firm dedicated to delivering business results with project management solutions. Find out more at www.pm-providers.com

About MPUG: MPUG is dedicated to delivering to our users relevant and independent Microsoft® Office Project content, resources, opportunities and community networking World Wide. Through MPUG, members gain elite access to Microsoft Office Project-specific talent, thought leadership, technology, and community events. MPUG Chapters are led by community advocates. User Group Chapters leverage the MPUG portal and WW information network and resources.

Day of event contact information: Jacques Goupil: (617)271-4499