Hello Nick: There are quite a few alliances and groups in our area who support each other in trying to grow their business. I don't know of any common central organization which combines them. A small group of us have started "Collaborative Advantage" as a theme to create that awareness. We had a workshop last Friday which was well attended. Here is the link to that site: www.clearvisionalliance.com. We will be continuing that theme from September onwards. I commend you for your email and thought process. If you want to talk about it please feel free to contact us. Ravi Ravi Kulkarni Ph: (413)-589-7821 Fax: (413)-589-7928 E-mail:ravikulkarni at coachravi.com -----Original Message----- From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Nick Braak Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:25 PM To: Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net Subject: [Hidden-tech] I have all these questions.... ** Be a Good Dobee and help the group, you must be counted to post . ** Fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. I have all these questions and I'm hoping that the collective wisdom of the group will help with answers.. Q1. Are there any Mastermind groups in the area. If not, how can I best find people who want to start one? Q2. Where are the local (small) biz folks who totally leverage the 'net to successfully compete with the big guys? I'm writing an article and looking for people who don't mind being quoted to interview. Q3. Are there any start-ups in the Valley? If not, why not? There's a lot of brain power here, right? Q4. Is there a better place to talk about these kind of things? The forums are not used much here and technical topics seem to garner the most responses on the list. If your reply would be of interest to all reply to the list, otherwise feel free to contact me directly. Thanks folks, Nick Braak ----------------------- Mail: nick AT nickbraak DOT Com Skype: nickbraak Cell: 917 279-5342 _______________________________________________ Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members page on the Hidden Tech Web site. http://www.hidden-tech.net/members