Founded in 1976, the ICCA is a national, non-profit trade association of independent and small business technology professionals. Our chapter holds monthly meetings in locations throughout northern NJ.

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Our Next Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 6-9 PM
Location: Best Western Hotel, Morristown, NJ (Click for Directions)
Speaker: Robert W. McAdams, President

Topic:"How H.R. 3408 Could Affect Your Future as an Independent Contractor"
Rep. McDermott (D-WA) introduced a bill, H.R.3408 which includes a repeal of Section 530 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1978.bill. In this bill, McDermott wants to close a perceived loophole of payments to a corporation not currently requiring 1099-misc. filings. This means your small business would need to send a 1099 to all service suppliers and vendors where you have done more then the mandated 1099 minimum in a calendar year.

While that might not seem overly perverse, H.R.3408 goes on to discuss the reclassification of independent contractors to employee status. The list of "20 Questions" would be thrown out and a new set of criteria may prevail.

Written in the usual obtuse and unclear language, it leaves room for a broad-brush interpretation of reclassifying current contractors as employees if the contractor fills a position similar to a position previously or currently occupied by an employee. In addition to severe tax consequences, the interpretation could eliminate our ability to operate as independents.

Attention

We are actively seeking speakers and locations for upcoming meetings!

If you have information or experiences you'd like to share with others, this may be your opportunity. Topics may be business or technical in nature, but should be of general interest to our computer consultant members. Presentations should be about an hour in length. A computer projector is available at no charge.

If you are interested, please contact Elliot Greene for more information, or to get on our schedule.

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 6-9 PM
Location: Biagio's Ristorante, Paramus, NJ (Click for Directions)
Topic: TBA
Speaker: TBA

Previous Speakers

• January 2009
  William Eggers
  Lessons Learned From Past Consulting Engagements
• November 2008
  Movie
  Hackers - Wizards of the Electronic Age
  
• September 2008
  Open Discussion
  How to Find Clients: Our Marketing Experiences
• July 2008
  David Zimmer
  How To Remain Sane While Managing Multiple Projects
• June 2008
  Scott Pfluger
  Insurance for Computer Consultants
  
• May 2008
  Dan Pepper
  Why What is (or What Isn't) in Your Service Contract Can Hurt You
  
• April 2008
  Open Discussion
  How the ICCA Can Help Your Business Grow in The Current Economy
  
• February 2008
  George J Sierchio
  Time Management / Leadership
  
• January 2008
  Donald A. Borcherding
  Product Focus
  

 

General Information

• Location: Meetings are held on a rotating basis at one of the following locations:
  • Biagio's Restaurant, Paramus, NJ  Directions
  • Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge, NJ  Directions
  • We are looking for new meeting locations in the Somerset/Piscataway and Morristown areas. If you have any suggestions, please let us know! We are looking for restaurant locations that offer a private meeting room.
  
  
• Schedule: Meetings are held at 6 pm, on the third Tuesday of each month (except August and December)
  
  • 6:00 - 7:00   Networking
  • 7:00 - 7:45   Dinner
  • 7:45 - 8:45   Presentation
  
  
• Cost:
  
  • First-time guests - FREE
  • Chapter members who bring a first-time guest - FREE
  • $25   Chapter members, with reservations
  • $30   Non-members, with reservations
  • $10   Students, with reservations and a valid current Student ID
  • $ 5    Surcharge without reservations
    

Interested parties should call the Chapter Hotline at (973) 539-9880, or email Elliot Greene with their Name, Address, and Day/Night Phone. Please make reservations at least 48 hours in advance.

 

Directions

Best Western Hotel

270 South Street, Morristown, NJ (973)-540-1700 [ Google Maps ] [ MapQuest ]

• From Route 287 Southbound:
  1. Take Exit 35 - Madison Avenue, Morristown
  2. Turn right at the light at the top of the ramp onto Madison Ave
  3. Turn left at the first traffic light onto South Street
  4. Entrance to the hotel will be on your left
• From Route 287 Northbound:
  1. Take Exit 35 - South Street, Morristown
  2. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto South Street
  3. Travel approximately 0.3 miles.
  4. Entrance to the hotel will be on your right

Biagio's Restaurant

299 N. Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 [ Google Maps ] [ MapQuest ]

• From North:
  1. Route 17 South to Paramus Road exit.
  2. Take Paramus Road 2.5 miles south. Biagio's will be on your right, opposite the Paramus Golf Course.
• From Route 4 (East or West):
  1. Take Paramus Road exit northbound. (Exit is one mile west of Route 17)
  2. Take Paramus Road 1.5 miles north. Biagio's will be on your left, opposite the Paramus Golf Course.
• From NJ Turnpike:
  1. Turnpike North to either Exit 18W (preferred) or Exit 18E. Follow signs for I-80 West.
  2. Take I-80 West 2.5 miles to Exit 64A (Route 17 North)
  3. Take Route 17 North 3 miles to second Century Road exit (westbound, towards Fair Lawn).
  4. Take Century Road 1.5 miles to Paramus Road. Make a right.
  5. Take Paramus Road 1.5 miles north. Biagio's will be on your left, opposite the Paramus Golf Course.
• From Garden State Parkway and points south:
  1. GSP to Exit 160. At end of ramp (mall will be directly ahead), make a left onto Paramus Road
  2. Take Paramus Road 2 miles north. Biagio's will be on your left, opposite the Paramus Golf Course.

Alfonso's Family Trattoria

99-101 West Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 [ Google Maps ] [ MapQuest ]

• From 287 Southbound:
1. Take Exit 17, U.S. 206 South/U.S.-202 South towards Flemington/U.S.-22 West/Somerville.
2. After approximately 0.7 miles, proceed onto Route 22 East
3. After approximately 1.0 mile, turn right onto North Bridge St
4. After approximately 0.9 mile, turn right onto West Main St (Route 28)
5. After approximately 0.2 mile, restaurant will be on your left.
• From 287 Northbound:
1. Take Exit 13B, State Highway 28 West toward Somerville
2. Travel West on Route 28 (West Union Ave) approximately 2.4 miles
3. Continue following Route 28 as it turns left onto North Gaston Ave.
4. Continue following Route 28 as it turns right onto East Main St.
5. Travel approximately 0.8 mile as East Main St becomes West Main St. at North Bridge St.
6. After approximately 0.2 mile, restaurant will be on your left.

Olde Mill Inn

225 Morristown Road (Route 202), Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 [ Google Maps ] [ MapQuest ]

• From North and East:
  1. Take I-80 West to Exit 43 to I-287 South.
• From Garden State Parkway Southbound:
  1. Take GSP Exit 142 to I-78 West to Route 24 West.
  2. Stay on Route 24 to end and take I-287 South.
• From I-287:
  1. Take I-287 to Exit 30B (North Maple Avenue).
  2. Turn north onto N. Maple Ave.
  3. Restaurant is on the right before the traffic light.