"2014-01-28T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . "5"^^ . "2"^^ . . "I have been a member of this group since last fall and I have to tell you that it has helped me with my business tremendously. I have meet some wonderful business owners and have learned incredible trade secrets I would not have otherwise encountered. The fact that you are not required to pay an annual membership fee was exceptionally attractive to me as starting up a new business is costly at best. The $10 per weekly meeting (breakfast included) held at the Comfort Inn on Monday mornings at 7:30 - 9:30 is only required when you come but since I love it so much and it's a convenient time, I gladly attend every week. Although everyone feels strongly about using each other's expertise and services as well as referring their colleagues to members, there is no obligation from the network to do so. There are no commitments so it feels more like a team and a family.\n\nMost of all, I go to listen to the inspiration speakers that always have insightful advice about marketing and achieving goals and keeping focused on growing the business. Becky is a wonderful leader and we appreciate her efforts in keeping the meetings interesting and informative. Each member is given some time to introduce themselves and their business. We draw names to win a free 5 minute commercial (presentation of our business with whatever props or power point we care to bring). and anyone can buy a 3 minute commercial for a small fee. \n\nAnyone who does not get what they want from this group would have to be asleep at the wheel. I would highly recommend this group and plan to do so on a regular basis to my business associates."^^ . . "0"^^ .