Hi all, For anyone who missed this note from Jeanne Yocum posted below, I'm hoping you'll read it and think of all the ways that Hidden-Tech has helped you since the organization's birth almost four years ago. If you have similar success stories that you are willing to publicize, please send them to me directly at az at a-zinternational.com. We will use them in our ongoing fundraising efforts and consider the best to present to the regional media as we start publicizing our May 16 fundraiser -- a special sales session that is being donated by Sheldon Snodgrass called "Prospecting, Cold Calls & Sales, Oh My!" (see www.hidden-tech.net for details). Sheldon normally charges $150 for his enormously useful program, but is donating his services to Hidden-Tech because he knows the network is part of his success. You can attend for a minimum fee of $75 and help Hidden-Tech while helping your business grow. Hidden-Tech very much needs the assistance of its community to stay alive and grow so we can keep providing you tremendous services that help you grow your business. We aim to keep entry to the Discussion List free and open even though this is the only network that unites people throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond. And we only charge $5 to $10 entry for most of our extremely high-quality programs. But no organization can survive on volunteer help alone. And no organization, especially one that is so technologically driven, can exist without investing in its technology infrastructure. Please register today online (there's a registration form attached to the promo under Events) and help keep Hidden-Tech an open, accessible organization that can continue to help you beat isolation, make contacts and find the resources you need to keep your business thriving. All fees we collect can be deducted as business expenses. best, Amy Zuckerman Hidden-Tech Founder, Co-Chair ____________________________________________________________________ Hi, I wanted to add to Fred Bliss's message by saying this is definitely one of those "kismet" stories and something that never would have happened with the benefit of being on the Hidden Tech listserve. I serve on the Community Board of Jessie's House, Hampshire County's only emergency family shelter. We are starting to put together our first web site and were going to try to muddle through the design process ourselves. So imagine how thrilled I am to have won this free site design that I am going to use for the Jessie's House site!!!! Thanks, Fred!!!! Best regards, Jeanne Yocum Tuscarora Communications, Ltd. Granby, MA