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Nominate a BCUG/NAVUG Champion!

By Laura Gariano
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we are excited to launch 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 community who has impacted ...

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. ...

Collaborate with Peers and Experts at BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix (now $400 off)

By Delaney Freer
Get away from your desk to connect in-person with peers, friends, and experts in a lively, engaged environment at   BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix, October 15-18 . BCUG/NAVUG Summit is   your place   to share product insights, trouble-shoot your toughest challenges, and walk away with lifelong friends and more new knowledge than you thought possible.  Early Bird Pricing Ends June 28   You’re running out of time to save big on your BCUG/NAVUG Summit registration. There’s only  14 days ...

BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix is the way to learn. Now $400 off!

By Delaney Freer
Add Pre-Conference Academy to your registration for extra training! It’s already time to start planning your trip to  BCUG/NAVUG   Summit Phoenix happening October 15 – 18 . Whether you’re a technology user or partner, Summit has something for you with dynamic sessions, a robust exhibitor community, and the opportunity to network with professionals in similar careers. Early Bird Pricing – Don’t MISS OUT on Savings Don’t delay your registration and  save $400 today with Early ...

Have you joined the incredible network of NAVUG volunteers?

By Mary Berens
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew     As a community built by users for users, NAVUG relies on Members' volunteer efforts to grow and flourish. Each of us has valuable knowledge and experiences to share. To further support and recognize your involvement as a User Group volunteer, we are pleased to share these exciting resources supporting the entire community of current and prospective NAVUG volunteers! Have you joined the incredible ...

NAVUG Summit Phoenix Track Details Released

By Laurie Kuehl
The NAVUG Summit Phoenix Programming Committee is excited to announce that the tracks were posted yesterday and if you missed it… drum roll… [click here] Sneak Peek of the hot topics included this year:   New dev environment: Extensions 2.0, VS Code, GitHub, Azure services, APIs (Phasing out of AL, C/AL, C/SIDE) Power Suite Industry 4.0 Cloud architecture Upgrades New regulatory legislation (GDPR, ASC 606, ASC 842) eCommerce EDI SCM ...

Save $400 with BCUG/NAVUG Summit Phoenix Early Bird Discount - Ends June 28

By Delaney Freer
As part of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/Dynamics NAV community, you rely on your network to keep your business current. This October 15-18, step away from your screens, pack up your big ideas, and head to Phoenix, AZ for Summit -   THE   place to be to power up your network and mingle with experts in a lively, super-engaging environment. Save up to $400 before June 28 with Early Bird pricing.  Learn more. Content, Networking and Finding Solutions are consistently rated the ...

Top 3 Reasons to Invest in Focus 2018

By Delaney Freer
Focus 2018, your user group conference for concentrated, deep-dive Dynamics NAV learning, is coming up quick   on the calendar! In just  two weeks  (May 21-22), 200+ members of the Dynamics NAV community will gather at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN. Need to make a quick pitch to your boss about why you should attend? Here are 3 reasons why Focus will benefit you and your company. 1. Sessions led by technical experts  Trusted community resources and sought-after experts will ...

Focus 2018: Q&A with Expert Instructor Lewis Rosenberg

By Delaney Freer
If you are looking to go beyond the basics of Dynamics NAV - including the latest on the  Dynamics NAV/Business Central new development environment - then Focus 2018 , May 21-22 in Indianapolis, is your spring conference! There will be 55+ deep-dive sessions led by sought-after expert presenters, including Lewis Rosenberg , the IT Manager at Mars Fishcare since 1996. Lewis has been supporting various versions of Dynamics NAV since 2006. He has been supporting and implementing ERP ...

4 Key Takeaways From Data & BI Summit’s Keynote

By Kaylie Verhagen
“The need to “speak data” is key for a successful digital transformation”, stresses John Doyle, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Microsoft during his keynote at Data & BI Summit, which is happening in Dublin, Ireland this week. During the keynote “The Next Era of Analytics” John presented Microsoft’s plans with Power BI for the upcoming months. Here’s what you need to know in case you missed it: Data Culture The importance of Power BI is shaping the future of data and analytics. ...