Santa Fe Open Coffee Discussions - OpenCoffee Club2024-03-29T08:10:29Zhttps://opencoffee.ning.com/group/santafe/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noNext Santa Fe OpenCoffee Club: July 8th, 8:45 amtag:opencoffee.ning.com,2014-07-02:609012:Topic:1647792014-07-02T14:16:47.092ZBonn Macyhttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/BonnMacy
<p>Santa Fe OpenCoffee for July will explore social businesses, how to ‘do well by doing good’ and what is needed to support Social Entrepreneurship in New Mexico. How do these entrepreneurs capitalize a social businesses/social enterprise and get the money they need in New Mexico? These commercial enterprises demonstrate how to generate returns, making money while actively pursuing social, environmental and/or community objectives – the so called, “triple bottom line”. These efforts require…</p>
<p>Santa Fe OpenCoffee for July will explore social businesses, how to ‘do well by doing good’ and what is needed to support Social Entrepreneurship in New Mexico. How do these entrepreneurs capitalize a social businesses/social enterprise and get the money they need in New Mexico? These commercial enterprises demonstrate how to generate returns, making money while actively pursuing social, environmental and/or community objectives – the so called, “triple bottom line”. These efforts require the same entrepreneurial grit that make startups vital and dynamic. Like Google, Twitter and Etsy, they have the potential to change the world.</p>
<p>We will have a wide-ranging discussion with a panel of social businesses in the Santa Fe area that will explore how to build a healthy eco-system for good works and social entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>The panel will be led by Drew Tulchin of <a href="http://www.socialenterprise.net/" target="_blank">Social Enterprise Associates</a>, the state’s first B Corporation. Drew is a leading voice in New Mexico on social enterprises. His consulting efforts have led clients to raise more than $100 million for mission-driven, return-generating enterprises. Drew’s firm, Social Enterprise Associates is a consulting firm offering business acumen, managerial experience, financing opportunities, and practical research to business and community efforts seeking social good.</p>
<p>The panel will include David Sellers and Tina Garcia-Shams of <a href="http://www.streetfoodinstitute.org/" target="_blank">The Street Food Institute</a>, and Bob Kreger of <a href="http://www.rainvesselsusa.com/" target="_blank">Rain Vessels</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.streetfoodinstitute.org/" target="_blank">The Street Food Institute</a> (SFI) is an entrepreneur-focused culinary program dedicated to inspiring the success of small, local businesses in New Mexico. They work with young adults and emerging culinary students and practitioners to develop the business and technical skills to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.<br/> SFI students begin with hands-on training at SFI Food Trucks, where they learn how to make delicious and healthy food using sustainable business practices. Students are then encouraged to employ their skills in the community to innovate their own small businesses that provide more choices for nourishing, affordable local food.</p>
<p>By raising the bar for street food, developing local culinarians, and building a robust and active community around local food, SFI seeks to make New Mexico a culinary destination.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rainvesselsusa.com/" target="_blank">RainVessels</a>, believes water is a public good, not a commodity. In the US, households and businesses alike flush millions of gallons of potable water down the drain every year. This loss affects our wallets as well as the health of our communities. Rain catchment can mitigate this loss and RainVessels can help. Their patent-pending concept represents a transformational advance in water storage. Rain Vessel’s customized rainwater catchment and hand painted water containers are scalable, insulated for year-round use and finished to blend seamlessly with any architectural style.</p>
<p>Let us know if you can join us -- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/673468436059037/" target="_blank">Click here</a>.</p>
<p>Location: New Mexico Financial Partners, 613 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505</p>
<p>See you there.</p> Next OpenCoffee Club Santa Fe: June 10th, 9 amtag:opencoffee.ning.com,2014-06-01:609012:Topic:1647612014-06-01T00:38:25.604ZBonn Macyhttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/BonnMacy
<p>Santa Fe's OpenCoffee Club is returning after a near year-long hiatus, and we hope all of you that have attended in the past will join us. We plan to keep these meetings informal, while having guided discussions on selected topics with guests -- sort of a casual conversation with friends over coffee. We'll provide the great coffee and doughnuts. For our June OpenCoffee we will have 3 startups companies as guests -- each associated with a different startup institution in Santa Fe. They will…</p>
<p>Santa Fe's OpenCoffee Club is returning after a near year-long hiatus, and we hope all of you that have attended in the past will join us. We plan to keep these meetings informal, while having guided discussions on selected topics with guests -- sort of a casual conversation with friends over coffee. We'll provide the great coffee and doughnuts. For our June OpenCoffee we will have 3 startups companies as guests -- each associated with a different startup institution in Santa Fe. They will talk about the development and growth of their companies, where they are headed, and how local startup institutions have helped them. The guests are:</p>
<p>1) Micheal Zercher and "SANTA SIDRA" -- winner of the 2013 BizMIX competition. SANTA SIDRA is a Premium Hard Cider hand-crafted right here in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is a crisp, refreshing, naturally gluten-free alcoholic beverage crafted from the juice of fresh-pressed apples. Santa Sidra craft cider tastes great and gives you a reason to celebrate while cidermagically supporting our local farmers and creating local jobs. Their first batch of hand-crafted cider is being released to the public this June.</p>
<p>2) Skye Luque and "LUQUE MEAT SAUCE" -- graduate of the 2104 Velocity Project. LUQUE MEAT SAUCE is already available in nearly 2 dozen locations across the State and in Oregon. The rapidly growing product is an all-natural bison meat sauce that is healthy, affordable & fast and is shelf stable and has no preservatives. Every 32oz Jar contains 1/2 lb. of bison meat that is sourced locally from the Taos Pueblo.</p>
<p>3) Martin Piltch and "ATTOLIGHT GROUP" -- client of the Santa Fe Business Incubator. The ATTOLIGHT GROUP executes the development, further innovation and delivery of instruments enabling the commercialization of SOFIA Technology, in collaboration with Bionosis, Inc. The technology incorporates an ultrasensitive surround optical fiber assembly capable of attomolar level (10-18) detection, adaptable to both clinical and non-clinical applications.</p>
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<p>The location is the meeting space at:</p>
<h3><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=613+Old+Santa+Fe+Trail%2C+Santa+Fe%2C+NM%2C+us" target="_blank" title="">Kokopelli Property Management, </a> 613 Old Santa Fe Trail, <span>Santa Fe</span>, <span>NM</span></h3>
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<p>We are grateful to Kokopelli Property Management for their gracious support of the Santa Fe OpenCoffee Club. We look forward to seeing you on the morning of the June 10th, and nearly every second Tuesday of the month thereafter.</p> Reminder: Santa Fe Open Coffee Returns for 2013 - This Wednesdaytag:opencoffee.ning.com,2013-02-18:609012:Topic:1541352013-02-18T16:11:34.386ZBonn Macyhttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/BonnMacy
<p>Just a reminder...</p>
<p>Santa Fe Open Coffee is back. It's just coffee this time, but we're hoping will see you at this month's no-host coffee at the Swiss Bakery Pastries and Bistro on Wednesday, February 20th to meet entrepreneurs, investors and others in the Santa Fe area startup scene. Read More here: <a href="http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow">http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/</a></p>
<p>We expect to have informal monthly coffees at a variety of venues…</p>
<p>Just a reminder...</p>
<p>Santa Fe Open Coffee is back. It's just coffee this time, but we're hoping will see you at this month's no-host coffee at the Swiss Bakery Pastries and Bistro on Wednesday, February 20th to meet entrepreneurs, investors and others in the Santa Fe area startup scene. Read More here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/">http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/</a></p>
<p>We expect to have informal monthly coffees at a variety of venues around Santa Fe, with more content-focused events quarterly. If you have a venue or would like to sponsor, please let us know!</p> Open Coffee Returns for 2013 / Startup Weekend March 1-3tag:opencoffee.ning.com,2013-02-14:609012:Topic:1540452013-02-14T11:48:00.149ZEric Renz-Whitmorehttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/EricRenzWhitmore
<p>Greetings!</p>
<p>It's just coffee this time, but we're hoping will see you at this month's no-host coffee at the Swiss Bakery Pastries and Bistro on Wednesday, February 20th to meet entrepreneurs, investors and others in the Santa Fe area startup scene. Read More here: <a href="http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/">http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/</a></p>
<p>We expect to have informal monthly coffees at a variety of venues around Santa Fe, with more content-focused events…</p>
<p>Greetings!</p>
<p>It's just coffee this time, but we're hoping will see you at this month's no-host coffee at the Swiss Bakery Pastries and Bistro on Wednesday, February 20th to meet entrepreneurs, investors and others in the Santa Fe area startup scene. Read More here: <a href="http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/">http://opencoffeesfe20feb.eventbrite.com/</a></p>
<p>We expect to have informal monthly coffees at a variety of venues around Santa Fe, with more content-focused events quarterly. If you have a venue or would like to sponsor, please let us know!</p>
<p>And... Startup Weekend is almost here!<br/>Startup Weekend is one of the world's most successful events for connecting potential entrepreneurs and transforming concepts into viable startups - and it arrives at the Santa Fe Business Incubator the weekend of March 1st. Want to learn more about Starttup Weekend Santa Fe? <br/>Visit us at: <a href="http://santafe.startupweekend.org/">http://santafe.startupweekend.org/</a> and register at <a href="http://santafesw.eventbrite.com/">http://santafesw.eventbrite.com/</a></p> October Open Coffee: YOUR STARTING LINEUP: BUILDING THE TEAM YOUR VENTURE NEEDS TO LAUNCH & GROWtag:opencoffee.ning.com,2012-10-20:609012:Topic:1529412012-10-20T09:57:19.086ZEric Renz-Whitmorehttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/EricRenzWhitmore
<p>YOUR STARTING LINEUP: BUILDING THE TEAM YOUR VENTURE NEEDS TO LAUNCH & GROW</p>
<p>Whether you're seeking investment or just trying to launch your venture, the core members of your founding team are the essential drivers of initial success - but they may not always be part of the company's next phase. Guest speaker Kent Fuka shares his thoughts on what startups need to develop their plan and attract potential investors. <br></br> <br></br>ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER MR KENT FUKA:<br></br>Mr. Kent Fuka…</p>
<p>YOUR STARTING LINEUP: BUILDING THE TEAM YOUR VENTURE NEEDS TO LAUNCH & GROW</p>
<p>Whether you're seeking investment or just trying to launch your venture, the core members of your founding team are the essential drivers of initial success - but they may not always be part of the company's next phase. Guest speaker Kent Fuka shares his thoughts on what startups need to develop their plan and attract potential investors. <br/> <br/>ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER MR KENT FUKA:<br/>Mr. Kent Fuka serves as the Chairman of Thinkwell Corporation, an e-Learning company in Austin TX. Kent is on the Santa Fe Business Incubator's Board of Directors. Kent was a general partner in CenterPoint Ventures, a VC firm that invested $450M in technology companies in the southwest. Prior to becoming a venture capitalist in 1996, he was an early employee of three successful, venture-backed start-up companies, each of which had successful public stock offerings. He served five years as Vice President of Customer Service at Tivoli Systems, a large software company in Austin and 9 years in product development, marketing and customer service management positions at Convex Computer Corporation in Dallas. Mr. Fuka was also an early employee of Apollo Computer in Boston, where he was a product evangelist. Over the past 15 years, Kent has served on the boards of a number of startup companies. After retiring from the VC business in 2002, he went back to school to get a masters degree in Astronomy, and now has a an observatory at his home outside Santa Fe. He also holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University.</p>
<p>Event Lineup:</p>
<p>8:30 AM Doors Open<br/> 9:00 AM Official start<br/> 9:15 AM Intro and Program Start<br/> 9:35 AM Talk & Structured Q&A Concludes<br/>10:00 AM Program Concludes</p>
<p>Coffee and snacks included! <br/>Sign up at: <a href="http://opencoffee25oct.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">http://opencoffee25oct.eventbrite.com/</a></p>
<p>About Open Coffee:</p>
<p>Santa Fe Open Coffee brings experienced entrepreneurs, members of the investment community and others interested in entrepreneurship and starting new ventures together in an informal setting.</p>
<p>Santa Fe Open Coffees were originally created by Flywheel Ventures and are presented by Los Alamos Connect (Formerly Northern New Mexico Connect - NNMC) with support from the New Mexico Technology Council and Santa Fe Business Incubator.</p>
<p>For more information about Los Alamos Connect, please visit: <a href="http://www.nnmconnect.net/">http://www.nnmconnect.net/</a></p>
<p><br/>The Santa Fe Business Incubator is located at 3900 Paseo Del Sol (just south of Airport Road and near NM599).</p> Santa Fe Open Coffee Returns 10/25 - Save the Date!tag:opencoffee.ning.com,2012-10-12:609012:Topic:1528172012-10-12T19:25:21.842ZEric Renz-Whitmorehttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/EricRenzWhitmore
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<p>We'll post more information over the weekend (and send an official announcement), but Santa Fe Open Coffee returns to the Santa Fe Business Incubator on Thursday, October 25th - we hope to see you there!</p>
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<p>We'll post more information over the weekend (and send an official announcement), but Santa Fe Open Coffee returns to the Santa Fe Business Incubator on Thursday, October 25th - we hope to see you there!</p> Santa Fe Open Coffee - Wednesday, August 22nd!tag:opencoffee.ning.com,2012-08-13:609012:Topic:1522752012-08-13T17:02:43.996ZEric Renz-Whitmorehttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/EricRenzWhitmore
<p><strong>What</strong>: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Wednesday August 22nd, 9:00 am – 10:00 am</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Santa Fe Business Incubator, (<a href="http://www.sfbi.net/" rel="nofollow">www.sfbi.net</a>) 3900 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe, NM 87507</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Anyone interested in startups in NM</p>
<p><strong>Sign Up:</strong> Register at: …</p>
<p><strong>What</strong>: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Wednesday August 22nd, 9:00 am – 10:00 am</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Santa Fe Business Incubator, (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sfbi.net/">www.sfbi.net</a>) 3900 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe, NM 87507</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Anyone interested in startups in NM</p>
<p><strong>Sign Up:</strong> Register at: <a href="http://opencoffee22aug.eventbrite.com/">http://opencoffee22aug.eventbrite.com/</a></p>
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<p>Santa Fe Open Coffee brings experienced entrepreneurs, members of the investment community and others interested in entrepreneurship and starting new ventures together in an informal setting. For this outing, we're changing the formula somewhat to include a guest speaker and topic to provide some insights and get discussion going. Hope to see you there!</p>
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<div><span><strong>This Session: What Are Venture Investors Looking For?</strong></span></div>
<p>Join Phase One Ventures General Partner (and New Mexico Angels investor) Richard (Rick) Sanders for a look at what experienced investors like him are looking for in their next deal.</p>
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<div><strong>ABOUT OUR FEATURED GUEST:</strong></div>
<div><span>Richard (Rick) Sanders, age 56, has over 30 years of executive experience in marketing, sales operations, strategic planning and general management. Key among the skills he has developed over his career is his ability to build, motivate and focus strong management and executive leadership teams. Most recently Mr. Sanders was President and CEO of Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company (SFNTC) in Santa Fe, NM. During his 7 year tenure at SFNTC, Mr. Sanders trebled the company’s market share and operating earnings, drove major investments in the systems, plant and equipment needed to meet future growth demands, and directed the company’s successful expansion into international markets in Western Europe and Asia.</span></div>
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<div><span>(Read more at </span><font color="#363636" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><a href="http://www.phaseoneventures.com/partners.html" target="_blank">http://www.phaseoneventures.com/partners.html</a>)</span></font></div>
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<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Coffee and snacks included!</span></p>
<p><span>Register at: <a href="http://opencoffee22aug.eventbrite.com/">http://opencoffee22aug.eventbrite.com/</a></span></p>
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<p><span>Co-hosted by the New Mexico Technology Council and Santa Fe Business Incubator for the Northern New Mexico Startup Community.</span></p>
<p><span>The Santa Fe Business Incubator is located at 3900 Paseo Del Sol (just south of Airport Road and near NM599).</span></p>
<p><span>Santa Fe Open Coffees are supported by Northern New Mexico Connect (NNMC). For more information, please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nnmconnect.net/">http://www.nnmconnect.net/</a>.</span></p> Open Coffee Returns NEXT Monday, April 16!tag:opencoffee.ning.com,2012-04-10:609012:Topic:1507492012-04-10T17:31:08.332ZEric Renz-Whitmorehttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/EricRenzWhitmore
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<p><strong>What</strong>: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Monday April 16th, 2012, 8:30 am – 10:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Santa Fe Business Incubator, (<a href="http://www.sfbi.net/" rel="nofollow">www.sfbi.net</a>) 3900 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe, NM 87507</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Anyone interested in startups in NM</p>
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<p>Santa Fe Open Coffee brings experienced entrepreneurs, members of the investment community…</p>
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<p><strong>What</strong>: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Monday April 16th, 2012, 8:30 am – 10:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Santa Fe Business Incubator, (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sfbi.net/">www.sfbi.net</a>) 3900 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe, NM 87507</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Anyone interested in startups in NM</p>
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<p>Santa Fe Open Coffee brings experienced entrepreneurs, members of the investment community and others interested in entrepreneurship and starting new ventures together in an informal setting.</p>
<p><span>For the April edition we're glad to welcome Special Guest - and the founder of Santa Fe Open Coffee - Flywheel Ventures' Trevor Loy. </span></p>
<p><span>Co-hosted by the New Mexico Technology Council and Santa Fe Business Incubator for the Northern New Mexico Startup Community.</span></p>
<p><font size="2" color="#222222" face="arial, sans-serif">Coffee and snacks included!</font></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Santa Fe Business Incubator is located at 3900 Paseo Del Sol (just south of Airport Road and near NM599).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Santa Fe Open Coffees are supported by Northern New Mexico Connect (NNMC). For more information, please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nnmconnect.net/">http://www.nnmconnect.net/</a>.</span></p> Next Open Coffee at The Santa Fe Incubator on Thursday, November 17th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMtag:opencoffee.ning.com,2011-11-01:609012:Topic:1363922011-11-01T17:36:26.549ZMark Walztonihttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/MarkWalztoni830
<p><b>Details for the next meet up (our last one for 2011) :</b></p>
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<p><strong>What</strong>: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Thursday November 17th, 2011, 9:30 am – 11:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Santa Fe Business Incubator, (<a href="http://www.sfbi.net">www.sfbi.net</a>) 3900 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe, NM 87507</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Anyone interested in startups in NM</p>
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<p>Open Coffee events are hosted by Flywheel Ventures (…</p>
<p><b>Details for the next meet up (our last one for 2011) :</b></p>
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<p><strong>What</strong>: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Thursday November 17th, 2011, 9:30 am – 11:30 am</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Santa Fe Business Incubator, (<a href="http://www.sfbi.net">www.sfbi.net</a>) 3900 Paseo Del Sol Santa Fe, NM 87507</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Anyone interested in startups in NM</p>
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<p>Open Coffee events are hosted by Flywheel Ventures (<a href="http://www.flywheelventures.com">http://www.flywheelventures.com</a>). The<br/>coordinator of the Santa Fe Open Coffee club is Mark Walztoni, entrepreneur, co-founder of Lotus Leaf Coatings (<a href="http://www.lotusleafcoatings.com">www.lotusleafcoatings.com</a>) and Human Capital Advisor for Flywheel Ventures. Mark’s email address is:mark@lotusleafcoatings.com or <a href="mailto:mark@markwalztoni.com">mark@markwalztoni.com</a>.</p>
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<p>This month’s open coffee is being sponsored by Northern New Mexico (NNM) Connect. For more information on NNM Connect please visit: <a href="http://www.nnmconnect.net/">http://www.nnmconnect.net/</a>.</p>
<p>Our thanks to Marie Longserre, President/CEO of the Santa Fe Business Incubator, for offering<br/>us space and support for this event.</p> Next Open Coffee Event on Thursday, July 14th @ SFBItag:opencoffee.ning.com,2011-06-27:609012:Topic:1292972011-06-27T18:16:46.209ZMark Walztonihttps://opencoffee.ning.com/profile/MarkWalztoni830
<p>Our Next Open Coffee Event Will Be Held at The Santa Fe Incubator on Thursday, July 14th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.</p>
<p>Refreshments will Be Served Courtesy of NNM Connect, our Ongoing<br/>Co-Sponsor.</p>
<p>Our Next Open Coffee Event Will Be Held at The Santa Fe Incubator on Thursday, July 14th from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.</p>
<p>Refreshments will Be Served Courtesy of NNM Connect, our Ongoing<br/>Co-Sponsor.</p>