"So many companies are unaware that participation in the capital markets is even a viable option for them, and so many people involved in economic development are unaware of the potential for capital market participation to drive economic development. We have a wide open opportunity here to transform perceptions, help small business issues and grow the Nevada economy in the process."

"The NEDAB is an exciting opportunity to help our economy grow, strengthen and diversify. Nevada must maintain a competitive, economic edge over our neighboring state - which are also experiencing unprecedented growth. We offer favorable tax and regulatory structure to small business issuers domicailed in Nevada. I am honored to serve with such a diverse group of individuals who share in the belief that Nevada's economic environment and atractiveness must remain second to none."

"Having helped build several businesses, I know the challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to grow from startup phase to a larger market. The NEDAB helps fill that gap with much-needed educational materials, incentive programs and other resources. Its existence will be a boon to Nevada entrepreneurs."

"From a public policy perspective, I believe knowledge-based companies bring the kind of high-paying 'good' jobs that we need in Nevada. A few have discovered that Nevada's capital formation laws are amongst the best in America, but many more struggle because they don't know our secret. Collectively, the people who have already committed to join or work with the NEDAB not only "get it", but have the experience, connections, resources and motivation to execute the plan."

"In my 22 years working in Nevada Economic development, this is one of the most exciting and innovative initiatives I've seen - a private-public partnership that carries the promise of not only economic growth, but also economic diversity by serving a broad range of industries traditionally underserved by government economic development programs."

"Nevada has a long tradition of focusing on economic development. I see this as the next step in the evolution of the state's economy. We live in a world economy, and we now need to compete in international markets, so we have to be smarter about it. What NEDAB is doing is a positive effort to grow an entrepreneurial state, to present to the world the additional benefits of being a Nevada corporation and to raise awareness of Nevada's capital markets potential."