• Sage 100: A Customer and Partner Panel Sharing Real Results
• Wednesday, April 29
• 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM PDT

Panel Speakers

• Annette Grotz – Sage
• Doug Homer – Designetics, Inc.
• Anne Sawyer – Executive Director, 90 Minds
• Joseph Bisaha – CBIZ

Anne Sawyer will be participating on behalf of 90 Minds, bringing the perspective of a network of 300+ Sage partners.

Representing the 90 Minds Ecosystem

This isn’t a single-company viewpoint—it’s insight drawn from across the partner ecosystem:

• What’s consistently working across Sage 100 environments
• Where partners are driving the most impact
• Common challenges and opportunities emerging across firms
• How collaboration between partners is improving outcomes

The strength of the 90 Minds community is in how openly partners share real-world experience—what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward faster. That collective insight translates directly into better decisions, stronger delivery, and greater success across the ecosystem.

Why Attend

This session focuses on real-world results—practical insight into how Sage 100 and the partner ecosystem are supporting growth, efficiency, and long-term success.

Join the Session

Be sure to add this session to your agenda in advance to reserve your seat, and arrive early to avoid standby release.

We’re proud to bring the voice of the 90 Minds partner community to the Sage Future stage.

• Learn More About Sage Future Here
• View Session on Event Calendar Here
• Register for Sage Future Here

This year’s election saw a record level of participation, with a 40% voter turnout—continuing a positive upward trend in member engagement and leadership involvement.

Board Election Results

Re-Elected to Second Term:

• Chuck Peddy
• Gary Feldman

Chuck and Gary will continue their service on the Board, providing continuity, experience, and steady leadership as the organization moves forward.

Newly Elected Board Member:

• Eric Anderson

We are excited to welcome Eric Anderson to the 90 Minds Board of Directors. Eric will begin onboarding immediately and will be actively involved in committee work, with a focus on Membership and Technology initiatives.

Appreciation for Service and Leadership

We also want to extend our deepest and most sincere thanks to Madeline Stefanou, who is concluding her service on the Board. Madeline has been an exceptional leader, a thoughtful collaborator, and a steady presence during an important period of growth and change for 90 Minds. Her contributions, insight, and commitment have left a lasting impact on the organization, and she will be truly missed.

Appreciation for All Candidates

We extend our sincere thanks to all candidates who stepped forward to serve, including Stuart Blumenthal and Angela Payne. The election results were very close, reflecting the depth of leadership talent and commitment within the 90 Minds community.

We are grateful to all members who participated in the election process and continue to contribute to the strength and direction of 90 Minds.

Meeting of the Minds 2026

The 15th Annual Meeting of the Minds (MOTM) 2026, presented by 90 Minds, will celebrate 15 years of community and collaboration for ERP professionals in the Sage ecosystem. This year introduces a dedicated Sage Intacct Track, alongside existing Sage 100 and Consultant Business Tracks. Attendees can expect focused sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on innovation and industry trends.

We will have outstanding educational content, a wide lineup of speakers and of course – great networking and fun events! For 2026, we are moving the gorgeous San Diego to the Loews Coronado Bay Resort.

• *NEW* Sage Intacct Component
• Schedule at a Glance
• Keynote Speakers & Topics
• Venue / Location
• Networking Events
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Past Events
• Free Headshots

MOTM isn’t just another event — it’s the epicenter of the Sage ecosystem, now expanding into Intacct and beyond. With record attendance, growing enterprise memberships, and year-round engagement through the 90 Minds community, your partnership positions you where relationships turn into results.

If you have questions about anything, please reach out to Anne at anne.sawyer@90minds.com.

Sage Intacct Expansion

What began as a small group of partners supporting Sage 100 customers has grown into a diverse community representing a wide range of products and expertise. Over the years, we’ve welcomed Sage 300 and Acumatica partners and even hosted representatives from Abra to xTuple at our conferences.

This year, we’ve made a strategic decision to formally expand our community to include Sage Intacct partners. The current Sage leadership has demonstrated a renewed openness to collaboration, and more of our members now represent Sage Intacct than ever before. While this decision was made thoughtfully, we recognize the frustration some members have felt with product limitations—and we continue to engage with Sage to advocate for improvements. At MOTM 2025, Rob Sinfield and other Sage leaders listened to your input on SDMO and Sage Cloud connected applications for Sage 100, reinforcing why now is the right time for deeper partnership.

We also understand the cultural and market differences between Sage Intacct and Sage 100. Intacct partners are often more sales-focused and serve industries like construction and nonprofit, while Sage 100 partners typically concentrate on distribution and manufacturing. Roughly one-third of our membership now works with both products, and many consultants are earning Intacct certifications to support client migrations. To better serve this evolving mix, we’ve formed an ad-hoc committee of Sage Intacct leaders to recommend how 90 Minds can best meet their community needs.

Sage Intacct offers an exciting growth opportunity for both our members and our organization. At the same time, we remain deeply committed to our core Sage 100 community. Intacct consultants will be welcomed into the Sage News and Discussion group, with new Intacct-specific discussion spaces launching soon.

Meeting of the Minds 2026

Planning for MOTM 2026 is already well underway! The Education Committee has created a robust lineup of potential consultant sessions and is seeking your input. Visit our Ideation page to cast your votes, and check out Tina Leonard’s helpful guide on Higher Logic for step-by-step instructions. Give a thumbs-up to every session you’d like to see at the conference!
We’re thrilled to return to San Diego at the beautiful Loews Coronado Bay Resort, known for its stunning bay and ocean views as well as superb conference amenities. This year’s venue features:

• A spacious affiliate exhibit hall
• A dedicated Sage Intacct educational track
• Ample networking areas to connect with peers

The Events Committee is also planning plenty of fun, including:

• A pre-conference golf outing
• A pickleball tournament
• Engaging social activities throughout the week

Mark your calendars now: March 2–6, 2026!

Get Involved

It’s never too late to get involved. Our committees are eager for new voices, insights, and expertise. If you’d like to contribute, reach out to Anne Sawyer to learn more about open opportunities.

For more than a decade, 90 Minds has been the trusted peer network for Sage 100 consultants, resellers, and ISVs. In 2026, we’re expanding our membership community to include consultants and firms that also work across the broader Sage portfolio, including Sage Intacct — reflecting how many of our members now support clients on multiple Sage solutions.

While our Meeting of the Minds (MOTM) annual conference will continue to be the premier event dedicated exclusively to Sage 100, our membership network provides space for partners to collaborate, share expertise, and explore ways to grow within the entire Sage ecosystem.

When you join 90 Minds, you gain:

• 24/7 peer-to-peer support for Sage 100 and cross-product discussions within the Sage family
• Thrive Online Forum – your private space for questions, best practices, and collaboration
• Access to the Meeting of the Minds 2026 conference – the leading annual gathering for Sage 100 professionals
• New Enterprise Membership options for firms of every size
• Insider updates from ISVs and affiliates serving the Sage 100 and Intacct partner communities
• Expanded year-round learning opportunities – webinars, roundtables, and hands-on sessions led by peers

Membership starts at just $500/year.

As our members’ practices evolve, 90 Minds remains committed to fostering connection, learning, and growth across the Sage ecosystem — helping firms strengthen their Sage 100 practices while collaborating with peers who also serve Sage Intacct clients.

Special Offer for New Firms

Join 90 Minds by November 15, 2025, and receive membership for the rest of 2025 plus all of 2026 for the price of one year. That’s 14 months of community, collaboration, and exclusive access to events, education, and peer networking.

Learn More

Join Now

Together, we’re building the strongest and most collaborative Sage consultant network in the industry — with Sage 100 at its core and a shared commitment to helping partners thrive across the Sage ecosystem.

Future Vision

90 Minds are better than one to provide a space for our member community to engage, collaborate, socialize, learn, and succeed. We are a community for members to Collaborate, Connect, and Grow through Engagement, Advocacy and Education.”

During the recent Board retreat we reviewed our “unique value proposition” for our target market to ensure that our “programs and services” are aligned with our core values.

• Focus on our Members – We clarified that our core constituency are consultants who are certified to deliver value to customers in the SMB market.
• SMB Market – Our member firms typically serve companies who have outgrown entry level software and do not compete in the large enterprise market.
• Platforms for Engagement – 90 Minds provides discussion groups, webinars, roundtable discussions and our Meeting of the Minds to facilitate members interaction.
• Member Driven Education – Our educational programs provide practical, deep and unbiased information that help firms succeed and the consultants grow.
• Publisher Advocacy – The combined expertise and experience of our member firms speaks loudly to publishers and affiliated software development companies. Our Mod-Squad is recognized by Sage for their contributions to product development.

2025-2026 Strategic Initiatives

90 Minds has grown from a small support collaborative to a true force for the SMB consulting community. We are recognized by Sage as a strategic partner and other publishers regularly approach us to expand and support their partner communities. Although we have actively supported other major publishers in the past, our focus for the 2025-2026 Board term will remain squarely focused on Sage.

Sage Intacct Community

Recognizing that only a small percentage of our member firms have maintained a single application focus, the Board has chartered a Sage Intacct Steering Committee. This ad-hoc committee’s objective is chartered identify the “unique value proposition” for Sage Intacct firms and their consultants. Goals for the new Intacct community are focused on Meeting of the Minds 2026:

• Attract 30-50 consultants to attend the conference.
• Full education track for consulting members.
• 6 new Intacct affiliates at event.

We have the full support of Sage in this endeavor. We met with Sage representatives Rob Sinfield, Andy Reid, Annette Grotz and John Hendrickson and representatives from five firms on Advisory Committee members at Sage Future. All expressed tremendous commitment and are ready to focus on and contribute to ensure the success of the new Sage Intacct Community.

Sage 100 Membership Drive

During MOTM 2025 Sage executives indicated that there is a good number of Sage partners who are not members of 90 Minds. The Board is taking a strategic approach to managing our primary sponsor to assist in the growth of our Sage 100 membership. Specifically, the ED and BOD members are expanding our relationships with Sage executives, managers and line employees to improve our knowledge of Sage plans and activities as well as solicit more members for our community. Specific goals include:

• 5 new member firms by MOTM 2026
• 2 Sage 100 educational events during the year before MOTM 2026

Get the Most from YOUR Community

90Minds is a community for consultants driven by consultants.

Active members improve their customer service, learn new techniques and stay on top of the latest trends in consulting.

Our community is top ranked for engagement and activity among the over 3,000 organizations running on the Higher Logic Platform. We can do even better and provide greater value if more of our members actively participate.

There are tons of ways to get involved:

• Higher Logic – Make sure your profile is up to date so members can find you and collaborate. Join discussion groups and subscribe to real-time, daily or weekly digests of activities.
• Attend Events – There are a variety of events all year long to improve your skills or increase your knowledge. Affiliate insider, town halls, hot topics, and social events are listed on our Community Calendar.
• Volunteer – We have a variety of committees that would love your help! Please email Anne Sawyer if interested in joining (anne.sawyer@90minds.com)
  • Education plans the content for Meeting of the Minds and webinars during the year.
  • Membership focuses on activities that increase our value and retain and attract new members.
  • Events plans, organizing and executes various events and activities that contribute to the overall goals and objectives of 90 Minds.
  • Content Library builds and maintains a library of resources including articles, videos, whitepapers, and other assets for our core and third party software.
  • Technology recommends, advises and assists with implementation of technology for the 90 Minds community.
  • Communications (NEW) has been chartered to increase member and external communication.

The more you contribute the more value you will get from your membership!

Save the Date! | 90 Minds Member Town Hall
All Members & Affiliate ISVs Invited

Join us on Tuesday, July 9th at 12:00 PM Pacific on Zoom for our next 90 Minds Member Town Hall!

Meet the newly elected Board of Directors
Connect with Committee Chairs
Get the inside scoop on what’s ahead for 90 Minds

Mark your calendar – full details coming soon! We look forward to seeing you there as we kick off an exciting new chapter together.

Until next time,

– President, Gary Feldman

Current Board

Comprised of diverse and experienced leaders, our Board sets the tone for excellence, guiding our mission with expertise. With a commitment to innovation and high standards, they shape our growth, policies, and collaborative community.

• President Gary Feldman
• Vice President Madeline Stefanou
• Treasurer Chuck Peddy
• Secretary Dana Young

Members at Large

• Todd Martin
• Steve Iwanoski

Executive Director

• Anne Sawyer

Get to know these inspiring individuals who pave the way for our industry’s future. Join us in celebrating their passion and wisdom that propel us toward endless possibilities.

View the Board Here