New IAOP Atlanta Chapter to Discuss Outsourcing to the U.S. and Keeping American Businesses Competitive

Online, July 13, 2010 (Newswire.com) - ATLANTA, Ga. - The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) will launch its newest geographic chapter in the Greater Atlanta area with a discussion on the emergence of the U.S. as a hot spot for outsourcing.

The inaugural meeting of the chapter will be Aug. 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the law offices of King & Spalding at 191 Peachtree St. in downtown Atlanta.

Monty Hamilton, CEO of Rural Sourcing, will lead the discussion and share insights on global macro-economic trends that are driving this new movement as well as documented cases of how U.S. businesses are reducing costs and staying onshore.

"The United States is stepping up to become the new kid on the outsourcing block," said the event organizers. "Just as foreign car manufacturers looked to low-cost labor in the South to gain an advantage, outsourcing within the U.S. is providing a cost-competitive alternative to the offshore option."

The new chapter will promote education, training, best practices and professional development for companies that are buyers, suppliers and advisors on outsourcing, in all its forms - whether onshore, offshore, captive or third party

"We will work together to promote outsourcing as a profession and to build a network of outsourcing professionals across the region to share best practices that can help American companies grow and be more competitive," said Thom Mead, chapter chair and regional vice president of marketing - North America for Firstsource.

Equasiis, Rural Sourcing and other leading Atlanta corporations are serving on the Executive Committee for this newest IAOP geographic chapter.

The meeting will also include discussion of the chapter's charter and governance committee, upcoming events, and a networking reception for current and prospective members.

The association is seeking additional organizations and professionals from the Southeastern U.S. to join the Chapter. The Chapter's Executive Committee will meet immediately prior to the general session.

The IAOP Atlanta chapter is a regional chapter within IAOP's portfolio of over 40 chapters worldwide. Geographically based out of the Atlanta area, it will involve IAOP membership from Georgia and is also open to members in the greater Southeastern U.S. not served by other chapters.

For additional information on participating in the chapter, contact Julie Huson at [email protected]. To register for the meeting, IAOP members can e-mail chapter coordinator, Amanda Corbett, at [email protected]. Non-members can request a guest pass by clicking here.

About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 110,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.iaop.org

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