Sonoma County Economic Development Board - Ben Stone, Director
Announcement published - November 6, 2009
The 9th Annual Spirit of Sonoma County Award luncheon on December 4, 2009 honors those who contribute to the economic development and enhancement of the communities in which they live and work through donations of their time and expertise in support of local business and in helping others.
Name
Honoring Organization
Renee C. Mengali, Mengali Accountancy
Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Ragsdale, Knights' Electric, Inc.
North Coast Builders Exchange
Larry L. Wasem, Airport Business Center
Sonoma County Alliance
Art Ibleto, The Pasta King
Sonoma County Farm Bureau
Glenda Castelli, Windsor Certified Farmers Market
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
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Pictured Above:Renee Mengali (left) accepting her Sonoma County Spirit Award
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board salutes the 2009 Sonoma County Spirit Award honorees and the organizations that selected them.
Intuit Accountant and Advisor Customer Council Update
TechGap.com - Greg LaFollette Article published - November 4, 2009
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THE INTUIT CUSTOMER COUNCIL
The Accountant
and Advisor Customer Council meets periodically at Intuit's
headquarters in Mountain View, CA, as well other Intuit locations
throughout the US. Members review potential developments and provide
input on such accountant and small business tools as new software
products and web-based services. Intuit began its customer advisory
councils in 1993.
Pictured Above:Intuit
CEO Brad Smith (back row, center) is pictured with the members of the
2009-2010 Accountant and Advisor Customer Council. Members of the
council are: Front row (left to right): Jim Jennings, Fred Lake, Tracy
Sousa, Francine Morrow, Jennifer Hoffman-Borges, Marsha Brooks, Jaysson
Gurwell and Ron Wolfe. Back row (left to right): Paul Smit, Peter
Renzulli, Jim Leffel, Beth Boyd, Linda Mohan, Brad Smith, Jennifer
Katrulya, Renee Mengali, Ed Slovacek and Jan Haugo.
AccountingSoftware411
Article published - November 3, 2009
Intuit Names 8 New Members to Customer Council
Intuit has
named eight new membersto
itsAccountant
and Advisor Customer Council. Participants of the councilcontributeto the development oftechnology
products and services to help accountants and their clients grow theirbusinesses.Thearticle included the
names and locations of the new members and a quote from Georg Gerstenfeld saying, "Intuit
is fortunate to have passionate, committed and knowledgeable members on our
customer advisory council."
Renee Mengali Appointed to Intuit Trainer/Writer Network
Healdsburg, CA - May 15, 2009 - Renee Mengali, CPA,
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, has been named to the
Trainer/Writer Network for Intuit Inc.,
a leading provider of
business and financial management solutions for small businesses, consumers and
accounting professionals.
The Trainer/Writer Network is an exclusive group of
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors who deliver training to accounting
professionals across the country and work closely with Intuit product and
marketing teams.
"I
am excited to be part of this speakers network and I'm looking forward to
bringing more QuickBooks training opportunities to Sonoma County," says Renee. "QuickBooks
is a resource used heavily by small businesses and, oftentimes, they're not
using it to its full potential."
"Intuit is fortunate to have Renee on board as an approved
trainer who can present on a variety of topics relevant
to real-world accounting practices,"
said Jasen Stine, Program Manager - Accountant Training & Relations for
Intuit. "Our focus is on developing the very best training for accounting
professionals and advisors, so Renee is a valuable addition to our network."
NORTH
BAY, CA - March 4, 2009 - The BUSINESS JOURNAL released the names of the
winners of its third-annual Forty under 40 awards today. The winners,
selected from more than 95 nominees, were chosen on the basis of their
leadership in companies and organizations across the North Bay.
Listed alphabetically, 2009 Forty under 40 winners are:
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Cassie Johnson, Delphiteam.com/inc. and Delphi
Scott Kincaid, First Community Bank
Richard Kirby, Kirby Construction Co. Inc.
Tiffany Kuel, Napa Electric
Josh McGarva, Construction Exchange
Renee Mengali, Mengali Accountancy
Chad Meyer, GMW/Soutirage
Courtney Millstone, Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Ramin Ramhormozi, Shopping Stand Inc.
Jenny Romeyn, Cupcake, a boutique for the trendy tot
Mike Ryan, Wells Fargo Insurance Services
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Winners
of 2009 awards will be honored at a gala reception on April 16, 2009
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fountaingrove Inn in Santa Rosa....
Renee Mengali Appointed to Intuit Accountant and Advisor Customer Council
Renee Mengali to
advise leading financial software firm on products and services most needed by
accountants and their clients
Healdsburg, CA - December 22, 2008 - Renee Mengali, CPA, has been named to the 17-member Accountant and Advisor
Customer Council for Intuit Inc. a
leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small
businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.
Council
members will share their insights, experience and expertise with Intuit as the
company develops new products and services for accountants and advisors, as
well as their clients nationwide.
"Intuit
has given me the tools and the support necessary to provide a high level of
service to my clients," Renee says. "And the better service I provide, the more
likely those clients will tell other people about me."
"Intuit
is fortunate to have Renee on
board as an active member of our customer advisory council," said Georg
Gerstenfeld, Vice President of Marketing for Intuit's Accounting Professionals
Division. "Our focus is on developing the very best products and services for
accountants, advisors, and their clients. With such leading practitioners such
as Renee providing imaginative and
practical counsel, along with Intuit's renowned customer-driven innovation
methods, we believe that Intuit has a real advantage in developing and
delivering next-generation solutions."
The
Accountant and Advisor Customer Council meets periodically at Intuit's headquarters
in Mountain View, California,
part of fabled Silicon Valley, as well other
Intuit locations throughout the U.S. Members review potential developments and
provide input on such critical accountant and small business tools as new
software products and web-based services. Intuit began the Customer Advisory
Councils in 1993 as part of the company's initiative to develop end-to-end
technology solutions that address the financial and accounting needs of
accountants, business advisors and their clients.
All
members of the Intuit Accountant and Advisor Customer Council serve a one- to
two-year term. Participation on the Council is driven by participants' desires
to contribute to the development of better technology products and services for
both them and their clients.
"Mengali
Accountancy, an environmentally conscious accounting firm in Northern
California, implemented DocuWare to streamline their work processes and
became a paperless office. Since implementing the solution, the firm
has improved employee accountability, gained valuable tools for
monitoring its workflow, streamlined audits and strengthened its bottom
line, while preserving ecology and eliminating paper usage."
To view the full case study for DocuWare, please click on image to the left.
"QuickBooks
POS provides a flexible offering to local retailers, who often refer
one another to [Renee Mengali] for further projects. And she grows the
relationship beyond a one-shot install with regular follow-ups to keep
the retailer's system humming."
"I definitely think QuickBooks POS has helped me attract new clients," Renee says, "It's a huge opportunity for ProAdvisors to grow their
business, and provide a service that brings immediate results to their
clients."
To view the full case study for QuickBooks Point of Sale, please click on image to the left.
"An economically enticing and culturally appealing town located in Northern California's picturesque Sonoma County, Healdsburg is an ideal place to live and do business. Healdsburg boasts a dynamic tourism industry paired with a strong business community and passionate local residents. The beauty of Healdsburg resides in its central location to major cities as well as the mountains and coast, the town's scenic luster, ideal California weather, and its myriad of people and industries."
To view the full brochure, please click on image to the left.
