A base of support within your own community is expected. It's a lot easier to talk to people if your own local investors have shown confidence in you. It provides credibility as well as some reciprocity. |
Frankly, it's a better environment for us. We're spending time in Indiana and have more prospects here. We think there are better opportunities in Indiana than there ever have been. |
The engines for growth are not only early-stage life science and information technology, but additions and expansion, taking existing companies to a hundred employees and more. |
There's no question there were challenges. |