Over 30 accredited, sophisticated investors and fund managers attended, representing investment potential over $20M.

State House Representative Chuck Martin was a guest speaker at the NBAI Private Equity Investor Forum on November 7th, held at the Ravinia Club. Representative Martin spoke briefly on House Bill 435. He believes it has a good chance to pass. He stated that the bill is good for the state of Georgia and its economy and will bring many opportunities for all citizens.
The addition of Code 48-7-40.27. to House Bill 435 reads as follows

(1) To create the Angel Investment Tax Credit Program to encourage third-party investors to invest in early stage, innovative, wealth-creating businesses;

(2) To facilitate the availability of equity investment in businesses in the early stages of commercial development;

(3) To expand the economy of the state by enlarging its base of wealth-creating businesses; and

(4) To enlarge the number of high-quality, high paying jobs within the state both to attract qualified individuals to move to and work within the state and to retain young people educated in Georgia.

We will keep you posted on the public hearings schedule.

Our next Forum is on January 17th at 2:30. Please spread the word and forward this email to:

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Sincerely,

Karen Rands
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Desired Innovations, Inc. Industry: Sporting Goods Stage: Early Stage Desired Innovations develops innovative products for the sporting goods industry. We specialize in products for maintaining fitness in a balanced way for a broad market, from amateurs who occasionally work out to professional athletes training for world-class competition. Our first such product is the Athletes' Oasis®. It is an innovative patented water bottle, which extends into a complementary product line for the sporting goods industry. The primary goal of our products is to provide systemic balance during periods of physical activity to improve performance and conditioning while reducing the risk of injury.

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Reliant Healthcare, LLC Industry: Behavioral Healthcare Services Stage: Emerging Growth Stage Reliant Healthcare develops and operates modern behavioral health facilities associated with large acute care hospitals. Reliant has identified a group of markets in the southeast that has a demonstrated demand for inpatient psychiatric services because the services have been removed or reduced as a result of regulatory or government budget issues. Their first operational facility is in Waycross, GA and is generating over a $1M in annual revenue. Reliant is seeking investors and long term financial partners to open up additional facilities in targeted markets in the southeast.

Woodward Skate Parks Industry: Lifestyle Sports Stage: Early Stage Lifestyle sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, in-line skating and BMX (bikes) have grown in popularity among males ages 6 to 25. Leading the growth in popularity is skateboarding. Today, there are more than 25 million skateboarders worldwide and the numbers are growing. Last year, 12 million skateboarders in the US spent $5.2 Billion on skateboards, apparel and accessories. As the level of the athletes has increased, so have the audiences and major sponsors for televised events such as the ESPN X Games and Olympics. Snowboarding has become the most watched event in the Winter Olympic Games. BMX (bike) racing has been added as a medal sport in the 2008 Games in Beijing and the IOC has announced the intent to add skateboarding as an event in the 2012 Games in London.

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Diversity International Television Network Diversity International Television Network is an education and entertainment channel that will provide programming similar to the History Channel, and Discovery Channel. With many original programs under development, DITN places an emphasis on America's diverse population and its heritage. They will have many revenue streams, utilizing the new media methods for reaching their target audience and creating a ground swell of demand for their unique, compelling and enriching programs. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the next generation television and internet programming.

Digital Healthcare's online system determines the correct primary insurance payer, generates prompt pay violation fees to payers, and streamlines the billing system.
 

• Digital has No compeition
• Solves a Huge Problem
• New Laws Require Digital's Technology
• $5-10 Million in revenue from start-up hospital fees alone
• $500 Million in revenue forecasted in first year after funding!

   

  Digital Healthcare announcing 4 states passing legislature locking Digital Healthcare in as the "switchboard" for all claims verification to go through. The ripple effect of these state mandates is expected to generate $500M in revenue over the next 28 months!

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I.D. Rank Security (IDRS) develops authentication & security products for secure communications & access in the rapidly growing VOIP telecom industry addressing the recently signed Government Port Security Bill in September 2006. With four patents pending, our secure telephony technology products make data, voice, and multimedia more secure by requiring multiple types of authentication & encryption with the additional option real-time tracking & alerting. Completed current contract negotiations are leading to three additional signed contracts.