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BCUG/NAVUG Podcast Transcription: Microsoft MVP Interview (Part 1)

By Delaney Freer
The BCUG/NAVUG Podcast is your easy opportunity to stay current with news and insights on Dynamics 365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV. Each month the User Group interviews community leaders to hear about the latest product and technology developments and discuss their perspectives and insights regarding how these tools are being applied. In the May 2019 episode, we heard from Microsoft MVPs James Crowter and Erik Hougaard on their thoughts regarding Microsoft’s progress with the new platform, ...

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your 2019 BCUG/NAVUG All-Stars!

By Laura Gariano
One of the highlights of the year is to see the BCUG/NAVUG User Group community recognize and reward those individuals that have made significant contributions of their time and expertise to educate and connect the greater User Group community. For those of you not familiar with the BCUG/NAVUG All-Star award program, please take a few minutes to read through the information below and submit your All-Star nominations before the August 2 nd deadline . Then get ready to vote in August for ...

The eXtreme Partner Event Has Evolved: eXtreme365 Now Offers Something for Everyone!

By Angie Stahlmann
In today's’ business world, only the fittest survive. Standing still is a recipe for failure. That’s why Microsoft has evolved. The technology has evolved. And partner organizations have evolved. It’s, therefore, no wonder that the eXtreme365 event for Microsoft technology partners has evolved, too.  The eXtreme365 Evolution In the past, eXtreme was strictly a CRM event. But that’s no longer true. In the past, eXtreme was strictly a technical event. But that’s no longer true either. ...

Announcing BCUG/NAVUG’s Top Webinars of 2018

By Delaney Freer
As hard as it is to believe, we are already halfway through 2019. To keep from moving too fast and to celebrate all of the great content our User Group volunteers contribute every day, let’s rewind the clock and take time to appreciate the top performing virtual content from 2018. Did you know there are   121,000+   educational content session downloads annually across all User Groups? As a way to highlight some of the amazing success and incredible programs community members shared last ...

Register before the Early Bird deadline for User Group Summit North America 2019 in Orlando!

By Gwen Toay
Big news – registration is open for User Group Summit North America. This one-of-a-kind event for learning, sharing and connecting, is happening again October 15-18, 2019! Registration is open – so register now and take advantage of our $400 early bird discount!   Summit is the premier annual conference for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV and Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, and Microsoft Flow) users, partners and Microsoft experts. Connect with the community ...

User Group World Tour Q&A: Interview with Copenhagen Speaker Sune Lohse

By Delaney Freer
Where’s the one place you can gain direct access to Microsoft, hear about real-life experiences from others who face the same daily challenges as you, and get insight into the latest product updates? The User Group World Tour for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & Dynamics NAV in Copenhagen on 22 May 2019. BCUG/NAVUG had the pleasure of chatting with Sune Lohse , Chief Strategy Officer for Abakion, about what attendees can expect to hear during his session at the User ...

User Group World Tour: Q&A with Attendee Poul Kjaer

By Delaney Freer
“ In a rapidly changing environment like Dynamics, you need to update yourself frequently. And this event offers broad opportunities for that.” – Poul Kjaer, CEO of Pipol A/S   In case you missed it, the User Group World Tour for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & Dynamics NAV is headed to Copenhagen towards the end of the month, and is a great opportunity for all BC/NAV users and partners to come together to hear from Microsoft, network with peers, and learn about ...

User Group World Tour: Q&A with Eva Dupont (Microsoft)

By Angie Stahlmann
"The User Group World Tour is about users sharing experiences with other users, no matter which version they are running back home."  - Eva Dupont, Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft The User Group World Tour for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central & Dynamics NAV is your one-stop shop to gain exclusive access to Microsoft, hear what best practices others are using to overcome their everyday system challenges, and learn what’s next for D365 BC/NAV. BCUG/NAVUG ...

Nominate a BCUG/NAVUG Champion!

By Laura Gariano
In honor of National Volunteer Month, this April 2019 we are excited to have launched a special opportunity to shine a light on the people who inspire us and make a difference in the BCUG/NAVUG community. The  BCUG/NAVUG Champion  spotlight program celebrates exceptional User Group members who share their knowledge and passion for Dynamics 365 BC/Dynamics NAV, providing meaningful learning and experiences for their User Group peers. Tell us about a volunteer in your User Group ...

New Community Features: Reply Email Notifications, Inline Replies, Save Posts as Drafts

By Marghet Hager
We are excited to announce three new community features on the www.navug.com websites: new reply notifications, inline replies, and save a post as a draft. New Reply Notifications Participants will now receive a real-time email notification when there is a new reply on a discussion thread that you started or when there is a new post to which you’ve replied. You will see a star icon next to the title of the post that will be automatically filled in when you create or participate in a discussion. ...

Join Your Local PowerApps and Microsoft Flow Community Today! - It's FREE

By Sue Whitney
Users Helping Users! Join your local PowerApps and Microsoft Flow Communities today – it’s FREE! PowerAppsUG and FlowUG offer online and in-person communities where you can share best practices, take part in exclusive training opportunities, and connect with other passionate PowerApps users from various professions and industries. You’re already part of the BCUG|NAVUG community and your sign in credentials will give you access to PowerAppsUG.com and FlowUG.com for FREE – just take the ...

2018 BCUG/NAVUG Awards Given at Summit Phoenix

By Laura Gariano
Every year, thousands of conversations take place in the BCUG/NAVUG online communities, at chapter meetings, in virtual programming and at BCUG/NAVUG conferences and events. We are honored to recognize your BCUG/NAVUG community leaders who go above and beyond to share their knowledge and experiences to serve their Dynamics 365 Business Central/Dynamics NAV peers. The following annual volunteer recognition awards were announced and presented to deserving recipients at BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix: ...

Save the Date: User Group Summit North America Location Announced for 2019

By Janet Lampert
Whew, this week is flying by at User Group Summit in Phoenix, Arizona! We’re having a blast learning from peers and experts, sharing knowledge, and making lasting connections that will fuel the year ahead. Additionally, the energy and excitement during the keynote announcing the location for next year’s event was incredible and we want everyone to be a part of it. The much-anticipated location for 2019 is… Orlando, Florida! Don’t miss this premier event by adding User Group Summit, located ...

Why Bring Your Team? | BCUG/NAVUG Summit Case Study - Stonewall Kitchen, LLC

By Delaney Freer
BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix delivers 180+ breakout sessions and offers attendees a personalized learning experience through tracks based on industry, job roles, product version - including Business Central, and level of experience. Many organizations view BCUG/NAVUG Summit as an investment in their people and have found the best way to maximize knowledge consumption is to send a team of individuals representing several departments. BCUG/NAVUG Member, Stonewall Kitchen, LLC , is sending ...

Are you interested in becoming a Credentialed Professional?

By Aspen Lindell
Are you interested in our Credentialing Program, but don't know where to start? Unfamiliar with the benefits of taking our exam? How much do the exams cost? We have the answers for you!! All the information you need to know about Dynamics Credentialed Professionals is presented here in this Informational Webinar,  Dynamics Credentialed Professionals Informational Webinar #Ad

BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix, Let’s Do This Together

By Delaney Freer
Thousands of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and legacy Dynamics NAV users and partners are marking their calendars as busy for October 15-18. Why, you ask? To gather in Phoenix, AZ for the 11th annual  BCUG/NAVUG Summit  conference, of course! Are you still scheduled to be in the office? Don’t delay your Summit registration – you can save $200 with Advanced pricing through Thursday, September 6.  Register now. If you're not already registered, can we tempt you to join ...

The Community Said What?! Caught on camera…

By Christen Anderson
We reached out to the user group community on what they thought about Summit over Skype interviews. We had interviews with MVPs, speakers of Summit, board members, members that are in the blogs daily and more – we asked and listened….and recorded! If anyone should be telling you about why attending Summit is a must, it’s YOUR community. So, hit play and check out what they said! -->  https://youtu.be/jE774BszV-A  <--  We hope to see you in Phoenix – mixing and mingling with all your ...

When Google Can't, BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix Can

By Delaney Freer
Shake up your routine this fall at  BCUG/NAVUG  Summit Phoenix . BCUG/NAVUG Summit,  October 15-18 in Phoenix, AZ,  is the ONLY place you can get answers to your burning questions—without Googling—through:   Dynamic content.   Lively networking.   Authentic community.   Learn from peers, industry, and technical experts in 650+ sessions across the user groups. Make lasting connections over food, cocktails, and software, ...

Don't miss your opportunity to nominate this year's BCUG|NAVUG All-Stars!

By Mary Berens
One of the highlights of the year is to see the BCUG|NAVUG community recognize and reward those individuals that have made significant contributions of their time and expertise to educate and connect the greater BCUG|NAVUG community. For those of you not familiar with the All-Star award program, please take a few minutes to read through the information below and submit your BCUG|NAVUG nominations now !   before the July 27th deadline. Then get ready to vote in August for those extraordinary ...

Time to Geek Out - BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix Session Line-up Released

By Delaney Freer
There’s only  one week left to save $400 on your BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix registration . Don’t wait to register and miss the  lowest price offered  - the price increases after Thursday, June 28.  Register Now. Why attend BCUG/NAVUG Summit, October 15 -18?  BCUG/NAVUG Summit is an unbeatable way to get answers to your burning questions that will boost your ability to succeed in your job every day. What you learn at BCUG/NAVUG Summit will fuel your company for years to come. ...