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STC-Sponsored Events 
STC Telephone and Web-Telephone Seminars
The Society offers telephone and web-telephone seminars for technical communicators to further their education and expand their skill sets. Visit the STC Telephone Seminars page for a calendar of programs and registration information.
June 1-4, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
55th Annual Conference: Technical Communicators, A Winning Community
STC's annual conference is the world's largest gathering of technical communicators. Among the many highlights of the conference are educational sessions, workshops, vendor exhibits, and displays of the winning entries of the Society's international competitions. Technical communication professionals also benefit from numerous networking opportunities and employment resources.
Training 
Arbortext: Free On-Line Seminars Presented By Arbortext
Arbortext, a provider of XML-based multichannel publishing software, offers free on-line seminars on topics of interest to technical communicators. Visit the Arbortext site for program and registration information.
Hyper/Word Services
Hyper/Word Services provides training, consulting, development for online help and documentation, XML, single sourcing, and standards development. Neil Perlin, organizer of the "Beyond the Bleeding Edge" stem at the STC annual conference, is owner and principal consultant. Visit the Hyper/Word Services site for training program and registration information.
Vignettes for Training, Inc.: eLearning Seminars and Workshops
VFT is a provider of e-learning services, including e-learning workshops for instructional designers, trainers, managers and executives. Visit the VFT site for program and registration information.
Networking 
ASTD Monthly Luncheonrum
The North Alabama Chapter of the ASTD holds monthly luncheons featuring presentations by local training and development professionals. These luncheons are normally held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Sheraton Four Points at the Huntsville International Airport, but is subject to change.
Make reservations by leaving a message at 539-7117.
Rocket City Freelance Forum
Meets the first Tuesday of every month. Whether you freelance in art, graphic design, voiceover work, web design, writing, or anything else, attending the Freelance Forum is a great opportunity to meet other freelancers. Our goal is to network, discuss strategies for finding work in the Huntsville area, and help to support and encourage one another in our goals.
Location and time are subject to change. For more Information, contact Karlton Stephens at (256) 658-4936 or karltonwrites@earthlink.net.