“ The events provide an opportunity to learn about new companies, services, innovation, and exchange information and ideas in an open forum. The non-member, open forum approach enables everyone to participate on an equal basis. ”

— Lea Strickland on May 20, 2009.

“ The casual interchange of ideas has excellent potential to bring new solutions to challenges facing new businesses. ”

— Ron McCulloch on May 20, 2009.

“ Networking is one key to success....this is a goode tool to use to make contacts! ”

— Bill Greuling on Apr 15, 2009.

“ It's the best out there on this subject and links in to other very helpful innovation type groups. Tom has his act together, shares his knowledge and is very helpful. ”

— Steve Kube on Apr 15, 2009.

“ More good people make any association gooder..... Every individual has a contribution, but many times there is not an outlet in which to share that possibility. More business people, innovators and possible investors will result in better open discussions and sharing which can can be focused to our areas economic growth. ”

— David Morris on Mar 26, 2009.

“ Different groups of people that you can meet. Smart people in the room. ”

— Gilbert Pagan on Mar 25, 2009.

“ This is entrepeneurialism at its best. A "for the people / by the people". It is a free exchange of ideas. There is a real sense of support communally. Further, there is a sense of freshness about seeing the potential in Southern Wake county for Economic Development, capital raising, and talent. ”

— Whitney G. Touch on Mar 25, 2009.

“ A great way to learn about the resources, capacity and innovation of local SME's and start-ups. ”

— A former member on Aug 29, 2008.

“ I think the concept is innovative and original. The addition and growth of this group to RTP will be invaluable. ”

— Tim Pedersen on Aug 28, 2008.