Rebecca Ryan

Founded in 1961, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) is a membership organization that promotes excellence in community and economic research by working to improve data availability, enhance data quality, and foster learning about regional economic analytic methods. C2ER accomplishes this mission by: - Conducting training, advocacy, and research - Delivering innovative products and services for researchers - Developing professional networks C2ER's 1,000+ members span a broad range of specialty skills and collectively touch all aspects of community and economic development in the U.S. and Canada. They include research professionals from: - Chambers of Commerce - Economic Development Organizations - Government Agencies - Universities - Utility Companies - Workforce Development Boards - Community Development - Organizations - Consultants and Data Providers

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at madisonbiz.com.

Founded in 1961, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) is a membership organization that promotes excellence in community and economic research by working to improve data availability, enhance data quality, and foster learning about regional economic analytic methods. C2ER accomplishes this mission by: - Conducting training, advocacy, and research - Delivering innovative products and services for researchers - Developing professional networks C2ER's 1,000+ members span a broad range of specialty skills and collectively touch all aspects of community and economic development in the U.S. and Canada. They include research professionals from: - Chambers of Commerce - Economic Development Organizations - Government Agencies - Universities - Utility Companies - Workforce Development Boards - Community Development - Organizations - Consultants and Data Providers

This coalition, a partnership of esteemed accounting firm consultants Gary Boomer (Boomer Consulting), Allan Koltin (Koltin Consulting), Rebecca Ryan (Next Generation Consulting) and Gary Shamis (SS&G Financial Services, Inc.) offers a unique multidisciplinary approach to strategic management, marketing, technology and organizational consulting services. Its mission is to provide innovative practice management education and training, focusing on concepts and ideas that come from outside the profession as well as "best practice" sharing by outstanding firm leaders. The members' broad, well-informed perspective on the issues surrounding the profession assists firms across the United States and abroad. The Advisory Board has created several unique and successful programs and events including: The Forum on Recruiting and Retention, The Forum for Women in Accounting, The Winning Is Everything Practice Management Conference and an on-going Virtual Conference Series of webinars.

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at madisonbiz.com.

YOU CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE. WE LOVE THAT ABOUT YOU. NEXT Generation Consulting, founded by Rebecca Ryan, is a forecasting consultancy based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Earth. Our mission is to leave the world a better place for future generations. Enthused about strategic foresight, empowering communities, data driven trends, and having a BLAST at work. #thefutureisourstocreate