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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ashockney" data-source="post: 1096163" data-attributes="member: 1363">What have you done?News?Providing new information; information previously unknown; recent happeningsCommunity?Any group living in the same area or having similiar interests; a sharing in commonFriends?A person whom one knows well and is fond of; an allly, supporter, or sympathaizerWhich do you think you've created?  The answer for me is all of the above.  Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment.  Truly a marvel to behold.As others have done, I offer thanks not just to Russ for all the work he's done, but to all the people who've invested their time, money, blood, sweat, and tears into this community.  If I might be bold, I'd like to also offer a suggestion for consideration.  There comes a time in a businesses' life cycle, where the processes, people, and resources of the business will grow beyond the vision and resources of one man.  This is typical and normal for a business.  In some instances, business owners may consider offering the future stewardship of their business's vision to a group of shareholders.  The shareholders are comprised of investors into the vision or idea.  The investment is typically financial, but it doesn't have to be.  The offering of investment into shareholders can be done "publicly" or "privately".   The shareholders can then elect a board of directors from among their ranks, to lead the business into a whole new paradigm with the resources available to it.  Should you choose to pursue such a course, it may offer you the opportunity to take on whatever role you should desire: principle shareholder, director, member, or simply member of the production staff.  As far as my suggestion goes, as is always the case, this is your show Morrus!  You've taken it this far, and we've enjoyed watching.  Good luck in your future work endeavors.  Please do not hesitate to use your significant networking resources through this community to help you.  I'm sure there are no shortage of people who could provide professional advice on career hunting, resume writing, mentoring, and networking contacts/hiring managers in your geographic area and desired fields.</blockquote>

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