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$25K Memorial Award Available Modesto Bee, Fresno Bee
November 2008
Farm Bureau Launches Business Training Series Central Valley Business Journal
June 2008
$25K Award Winners Announced Modesto Bee, CVBJ
May 2008
IMC Adds Auditor to Aid Clients Modesto Bee, CVBJ
February 2008
25K Memorial Award Available Modesto Bee, Merced Sun-Star
December 2007
McGeer Earns Organization Process Certificate Progress, Modesto Bee
April 2007
New Citizen Enhances Lives Progress, Modesto Bee
March 2007
20K Memorial Award Available Fresno/ Modesto Bee, CVBT
January 2007
Consultant Earns Advanced Certificate HCCSC Business Review December 2004

$25K Memorial Award Available

October 21, 2008 - Modesto, CA    IMC Consulting & Training announced today that they are now accepting applications for the Ed Toolis Memorial Award.  The 2009 award process has been moved up two months to coincide with National Philanthropy month promoted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

The award offers up to $25,000 in pro bono services to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations from Sacramento to Fresno and Tuolumne County to Monterey, CA. Services include strategic planning, board facilitation, marketing, operations, finance, and organizational development.

The AFP represents over 30,000 members in 197 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.  The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.  www.afpnet.org 

 In 2008, Doctor’s Medical Center Foundation applied and received $15,000.00 in diagnostic and board development services. DMC Foundation serves the community with educational programs and services that provide the opportunity to improve the overall health and well being of individuals of all ages. 

According to DMC Foundation’s Executive Director, Carolyn Crown, “The Foundation will soon have its first Marketing Plan to help re-position the Foundation and build brand awareness.” Carolyn also added, “The meetings facilitated by IMC have inspired conversations that have lead to better communication among our board of directors and between our key staff.  We are confident that we will successfully use what we have learned to better serve our community.”

Tony Slaton, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Merced County praised IMC Consulting & Training for their efficient organizational diagnostic and effective board development.  “Mr. Loschke’s team was instrumental in identifying core initiatives that our team of volunteers and board members could effectively implement and manage with our limited resources.  We look forward to applying for the 2009 award.”  Slaton’s organization received a $10,000 grant.

 Edwin Toolis passed away in December of 2005.  He was a former associate and finance specialist with IMC for five years.  He was also two-time past President of SCORE, the Service Corp of Retired Executives.  During his career he managed a $1.2 billion dollar budget for 14 companies in two countries.  “Ed was frequently recognized for his professionalism and generosity”, said IMC President Michael Loschke.  “We want to carry on the tradition at IMC.”

 IMC Consulting & Training is the Central Valley’s largest full-service management consulting firm.  They specialize in serving small and medium operations from Fresno to Sacramento.  For more information and applications go to www.imc-1.net.

California licensed non-profit and civic organizations are encouraged to apply by calling Toni Reynolds at 209-572-2271 ext. 103.  Applications must be postmarked by Monday, December 10, 2008.  Awards will be announced in early January.


Farm Bureau Launches Business Training Series

May 15 2008, Modesto, CA -  IMC Consulting & Training is partnering with the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau (SCFB) to provide business management information and training for farmers. The 2008 For Leaders Only sm Ag-Biz series runs monthly from July to December and will cover topics such as business planning, marketing for maximum production and profit, and the art of sales negotiation.

IMC President Michael Loschke said, “We are pleased to present our customized program to the 3,500 SCFB members.  We believe business education may help prevent the tragic farm incidents that have recently been reported.”  Loschke was referring to the Minturn Nut Company’s $1.3M loss and the eleven dairymen who were defrauded by Central Valley Dairymen for $22.2M.  “These programs will be fun, dynamic, and enlightening.  Most importantly, we are excited to talk to business people that happen to be in farming.”

The workshops will help increase awareness of successful business and management principles; improve odds for business success; create interest for farm succession by second generation; and provide relevant information in an easy-to-understand and apply format. Each session will also provide the opportunity for attendees to network with business services like suppliers, lenders, attorneys, accountants, and other Bureau members.

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is a grass-roots organization dedicated to promoting and preserving agriculture in Stanislaus County. They serve as the voice of Stanislaus County agriculture, provide programs to assist members, and educate the public to the importance of agriculture.

IMC Consulting & Training is the Central Valley’s largest full-service management consulting firm.  They specialize in serving small and medium operations from Fresno to Sacramento that are seeking dynamic growth and superior customer experiences. 

Interested attendees or sponsors may visit www.imc-1.net or call Amie Coker, MBA at 209-572-2271 ext. 104 for more information.  Tickets will be available through workshop sponsors and the Bureau.


$25K Award Winners Announced

May 8, 2008- Modesto, CA    IMC Consulting & Training is announcing the winners of the 2008 Ed Toolis Memorial Award.  The 2008 award offered up to $25,000 in pro bono services to qualified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations from Sacramento to Fresno. Services include strategic planning, board facilitation, marketing, operations, finance, and organizational development. 

A $10,000.00 grant was awarded to Boy’s & Girls Club of Merced County.  B&GCA’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need the most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.  Merced executive director, Tony Slayton said, “the Board is very pleased and excited to be working with IMC.  We are looking forward to using the grant for strategic planning, coaching and board development.” 

iMC President Michael Loschke said he was attracted by the organization’s mission and the clear articulation of needs in their application.  “After meeting Mr. Slayton, we were all very confident it was the right choice.  Tony is a proven winner and with the right coaching B&GCA of Merced will be a thriving organization too!”  Slayton joined B&GCA Merced in 2005 after earning his Masters degree in counseling.  Previously, he enjoyed an eight year career in the National Football League, most of it with the LA Rams.

DMC Foundation received a $15,000.00 grant.  The Foundation’s mission is to provide health through education. DMCF executive director, Carolyn Crown said, “the Board and staff are appreciative of this wonderful opportunity to receive the professional expertise of IMC Consulting and Training.  This grant will help enable DMC Foundation to promote and enhance its image and create a clear identity of the DMCF’s services that are available to the residents in our local community.”

Edwin Toolis passed away in December of 2005.  He was a former associate and finance specialist with IMC for five years.  He was also two-time past President of SCORE, the Service Corp of Retired Executives.  During his career he managed a $1.2 billion dollar budget for 14 companies in two countries.  “Ed was frequently recognized for his professionalism and generosity”, said IMC President Michael Loschke.  “We want to carry on the tradition at IMC.”

 IMC Consulting & Training is the Central Valley’s largest full-service management consulting firm.  They specialize in serving small to medium operations with 500 or fewer employees from Fresno to Sacramento.  2009 ETM Award applications will be available online in October 2008.  For more information go to www.imc-1.net or contact Amie Coker, MBA at 209-572-2271 ext. 104


IMC Adds Auditor to Aid Clients

February 12, 2008, Modesto, CA - Cyndy Cross recently joined IMC Consulting & Training.  Cross will conduct diagnostic evaluations for clients seeking independent financial and performance audits to run their organizations more effectively.  She will also design and implement best practices and methodology to help organizations achieve measurable results. 

Cross brings over 20 years of project management and strategic planning experience to IMC.  Her previous clients span health care, transportation and government agencies where she handled $300-million operational budget planning, administration, training and analysis.  She was also Project Manager for a 3-year nationwide best practices and benchmarking project involving 1,800 employees and 500 physicians.

IMC Principal, Michael Loschke said, “We are very pleased to have someone of Cyndy’s caliber and back-ground join our team.  She brings a powerful combination of due diligence and project management expertise to our clients.”

Cross graduated from Claremont College and received her MBA with honors from University of Phoenix.   She is an active member of the Project Management Institute, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and more recently the Institute of Management Consultants Nor-Cal chapter.                      

IMC was founded in 1995 and is the Central Valley’s leading full-service management consulting firm.   They serve growing organizations from Sacramento to Fresno.  For more info www.imc-1.net


25K Memorial Award Available

December 5, 2007- Modesto, CA    IMC Consulting & Training announced today that they are now accepting applications for the 2008 Ed Toolis Memorial Award.  The award offers up to $25,000 in pro bono services to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations from Sacramento to Fresno. Services include strategic planning, board facilitation, marketing, operations, finance, and organizational development.

In 2007, Crossroads Diversified Services Inc. of Sacramento, CA applied and received $7,500.00 in diagnostic and board development services. CDS combines a unique blend of serving the business community with a social mission of creating jobs for people with disabilities. 

According to Crossroads’ CEO David DeLeonardis, “Mr. Loschke exceeded my expectations in fulfilling the role of guide, not leader.” Board Chairman, David Low of Canteen Corporation added, “IMC helped our board appreciate personality differences and improve communication.   We are so pleased that we plan to bring IMC back in April 2008 to aid with succession planning.”

Edwin Toolis passed away in December of 2005.  He was a former associate and finance specialist with IMC for five years.  He was also two-time past President of SCORE, the Service Corp of Retired Executives.  During his career he managed a $1.2 billion dollar budget for 14 companies in two countries.  “Ed was frequently recognized for his professionalism and generosity”, said IMC President Michael Loschke.  “We want to carry on the tradition at IMC.”

IMC Consulting & Training is the Central Valley’s largest full-service management consulting firm.  They specialize in serving small and medium operations from Fresno to Sacramento.  For more information go to www.imc-1.net.

California licensed non-profit and civic organizations are encouraged to apply by downloading the Ed Toolis Memorial Award Application and mailing the completed application to IMC Consulting at 901 McHenry Ave. Suite A Modesto, CA 95350. Call Amanda Zito at 209-572-2271 ext. 103. with any questions regarding the application.  Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2008.  Awards will be announced in early February.

Click here to download the Ed Toolis Memorial Award Application


IMC’s McGeer Earns Organization Process Certificate

Memphis, TNApril 1, 2007 – Sue McGeer recently completed the required course of study to become a Certified GO System trainer.  She is now expertly qualified to help others become more focused, organized, and productive.  The GO System is a proven step-by-step process that helps people get organized and stay organized.  IMC president Michael Loschke states, “IMC is in the business of helping companies build their strategic plans and tactical skills on a sound foundation of highly organized people.  We are very pleased to have Sue McGeer as an associate and a member of  the nationwide family of certified GO System instructors.”

Sue also gained membership to the Network for Productivity Excellence, a national network of independent business owners and corporate executives dedicated to researching, developing, and sharing practical ideas related to improving the focus, organization, and productivity of employees in companies of all sizes.

According to Sue, “The more I learn about what causes disorganization and what to do about it, the more I can help my clients’ lead highly productive and balanced lives.  In today’s fast-paced world, employees cannot survive and prosper unless they have a good organizing system to keep them on the right track.  With the GO System, and the Network for Productivity Excellence, I can help my clients improve their ability to focus and concentrate, gain more control over their workload, and get more done in less time.”   

 Sue McGeer is an associate of IMC Consulting and Training in Modesto.  Increasing client’s awareness of how productivity is lost and teaching skills that enable them to deal with those challenges is an important aspect of Sue’s services.  Her experience and knowledge of organizing techniques allow her to help clients develop solutions to a wide variety of problems related to disorganization.

For more information about the GO System and the Network for Productivity Excellence call Sue McGeer at 572-2271 ext. 102


New Citizen Enhances Lives

February 7, 2007 Modesto, CA -FastCompany Magazine reported (8/04), “Executives spend six weeks per year searching for lost documents.”   According to, Sue McGeer, “that can easily equate to over $100,000 a year in lost production for just one professional.” McGeer is a full-time Organization Specialist and the latest associate to join IMC Consulting & Training in Modesto.  

Originally from South Africa, McGeer is a proud new U.S. citizen and ready to help people.  “Sue enhances the lives of her clients by designing systems and processes using organizing principles and through transferring organizing skills.  Her systems save time and money while increasing productivity,” said IMC principal Michael Loschke.   A recent client found that implementing McGeer’s system allowed them to save two hours a day and over $8,000 in annual wages.  They also reduced “customer waiting” 50%.

Professional organizers help individuals and businesses take control of their surroundings, their time, their paper, and their systems for life.  McGeer will provide services ranging from de-cluttering environments to system-wide work flow analysis.  Options include evaluation and consultation; hands-on reorganization; and training and mentoring staff in organizing systems maintenance. 

McGeer is an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers.   Founded in 1985, NAPO has almost 4,000 members in the U.S. and is in eight other countries worldwide.  In 2005 their membership served over 90,000 clients.


20K Memorial Award Available

January 16, 2007- Modesto, CA     California-based IMC Consulting & Training announced today they are now accepting applications for the 2007 Edwin Toolis Memorial Award.   The award offers up to $20,000 in pro bono management services to qualified non-profit and civic organizations.  IMC consultants provide strategic planning, marketing, warehouse operations, finance, and organizational expertise.

According to 2007 Jaycee’s President, Micaella Sandoval, “IMC improved our organization’s communication and enhanced our individual abilities to work as a team.  With Mr. Loschke’s guidance or executive board determined direction and set specific goals.  By the end of 2006, we had raised more money, gained new members and were able to take 372 children on our annual holiday shopping tour – a 10% increase over 2005!  We really appreciate the time and guidance from IMC.

Mr. Toolis passed away in December of 2005.  During his distinguished career he managed a $1.2 billion dollar budget for 14 companies in two countries and served two-terms as president of the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE).  He was also an Associate and finance specialist with IMC for five years.    “Ed was frequently recognized for his professionalism and generosity.   We plan to carry on the tradition at IMC,” said principal, Michael Loschke.

California licensed non-profit and civic organizations are encouraged to apply by calling Diana Jimenez at IMC 209-572-2271 ext. 103 for applications.  Applications MUST be post marked by 2-16-07.  Awards will be announced in early March.

Consultant Earns Advanced Certificate

Michael Loschke, President of Modesto-based
IMC Consulting & Training, received his second certificate from the Institute of Cultural affairs after completing an advanced course titled ToP® secrets of Implementation. The course teaches advanced facilitators and consultants new skills to help their clients sustain strategic plans once they have initiated them. Loschke is a full-time consultant/speaker/facilitator and a member of the prestigious Institute of management consultants based in Washington, D.C. his practice specializes in developing business-to-business and professional service organizations in the central Valley. IMC currently serves clients in Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Turlock, Merced, and Fresno. Facilitation services include strategic planning and problem solving sessions for chambers, boards, and growing organizations.

The vast majority of strategic plans or other projects are never fully implemented, according to course instructor David Stoebel. Among reasons for this stunning rate of failure are competing priorities, staff turn-over, misalignment of goals and the inability of leaders to build a culture of implementation in the company. In the Top® Secrets class, Loschke and other professional colleagues from throughout northern California learned a four-phase model of implementation that stresses the facilitator's role in supporting and coaching clients through each of the steps, from project kick-off to completion. The course was developed by the institute of cultural affairs, a national organization that has pioneered facilitation techniques called the Technology of Participation or Top®.

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