"Meeting with the Peer to Peer Business Group to discuss, troubleshoot, and brainstorm ideas has been a fantastic tool to focus efforts in my business. The key difference between this group and other networking groups is the added benefit of other business owners objectively examining particular challenges I am facing, and getting specific ideas on how to address them. In turn, I learn from challenges other business owners are facing, and am able to offer possible solutions for them. Even while addressing the other business owners' challenges, there is tremendous value for my own efforts to hear about other issues that at some point in time I may face, if I am not already facing." Ann Lagoy, Owner, Sound Earth, LLC

Formed in 2006, the Hudson Valley Sustainable Business Network is pleased to announce its 2007 program which includes:

• Creation of a "Local First" discount coupon book and visitor guide, "Made in the Hudson Valley: What the Locals Know"
• Monthly Peer to Peer business problem solving groups
• Member blogs and e-news
• Consultant services of a very special kind with DoRight Enterprises, a youth business created by educational consultant Scott Beall (www.scottbeall.com)
• Alerts on policy issues of interest to independent business and creating a level economic playing field for Mom and Pop

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