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User Groups

Lodestar Solutions not only provides world class consulting, we also work hard to make sure that you, as our client, have a great local support system. Our goal is to make you a self sufficient, knowledgeable and self-managed client but we also make sure you have several opportunities to meet other local clients like yourself to expand your network of resources.

Chicago Planning User Group – This is a group that was established by Lodestar Solutions’ founder in 1999 for sharing business solutions and lively discussions. Previously the Adaytum GreatLakes User Group, this group has now become the Lodestar Cognos Planning User Group. If you are a Cognos user, you are welcome to join us to discuss modeling best practices, software upgrades, new software features and functionality and an opportunity to network with other users. For more information, please contact Heather Cole at 630-845-1505.

Atlanta Planning User Group – Lodestar formed the Atlanta Planning User Group in 2006 to serve the needs of Southeast customers. The group was designed to share business solutions and lively discussions. If you are a Cognos user, you are welcome to join us to discuss modeling best practices, software upgrades, new software features and functionality and an opportunity to network with other users. We are looking to meeting in July of 2007. If you have topics you would like discussed or would like to host the event please contact Bethanie Nonami at 770-622-8924.

Lodestar Social Club – A social networking group for Cognos users. No presentations, No Sales pitches, just socializing and networking. For more information, please contact your regional contact Heather Cole (Chicago) at 630-845-1505 or Bethanie Nonami (Atlanta) at 770-622-8924.