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The Ritz Group - Changes for 2011

CHANGES IN THE RITZ GROUP FORMAT

Our hosts, Whit Blakeley and Jim Munson with the valuable input of our participants and Board of Advisors, are excited to announce the following changes in the scheduling and format of Ritz Group meetings.

1. The next meeting will be held on November 10, 2011. The new location is the City Club of Buckhead, a top the Atlanta Financial Center with a panoramic view of Atlanta.

2. Meetings will be held every month, and at a time to better accommodate everyone. The time will be 2 pm - 5 pm.

3. Entrepreneurs needing capital will be given the opportunity to present at each meeting to a targeted group of investors. Our new Board of Advisors, which includes prominent representatives of the investment community, will choose presenters for each meeting.

4. In addition to inviting companies needing capital and investors, we will also be inviting Atlanta's "business influencers", prominent members of the business community interested in The Ritz Group as an executive business exchange.

5. To continue the excellence of the group, we have added a nominal fee for those wishing to attend - $10 CASH at the door.

Welcome GAIN - Georgia Investor Network

We announced at the March meeting the angel organization GAIN. A new resource for entrepreneurs and investors alike, GAIN can assist both with their capital and investment goals.

ATDC Launches SeedSpace

The Atlanta Technology Development Center has launched SeedSpace as an incubator for technology startups. ATDC announced the incubator would be located at Georgia Tech, and would provide entrepreneurs with work space, ATDC mentoring and support services. Please contact ATDC for further information.

North Fulton Business Accelerator

Alan Urech had previously announced the formation of the North Fulton Business Accelerator to assist emerging businesses with technology transfer, office space, financial consulting, business plan preparation and fundraising.

Alan Urech - Stoney River Capital and the Stage2 Business Accelerator
aurech@stoneyrivercapital.com

http://www.stage2BA.com

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