As we complete  our 6th year in business, I want to take a few minutes to reflect on our experiences.  It has been a very exciting time for me.  We've had the pleasure of working with some of the best and brightest busiensses and people in our community.  Every relationship that we've established is incredibly valuable to us, and it is the people that have made this posible.   People tell me that passing the 5 year mark is an important milestone for business.  Most businesses don't survive this long.  To me 5 years doesn't feel like we've made it, just the first leg on an epic journey.    During this time, our growth has been measured and organic.  We didn't take out business loans or outside investment.  Other than the blood, sweat, tears, incredibly long hours, and a couple of credit cards, our business has grown through our relationships and those who've been kind enough to share their referrals with us.    At this time, we are nearly debt free (and will be completely debt free soon!), and we still receive the vast majority of our business from long standing customers and their referrals.  We have been very blessed to be surrounded by such  a supportive and loving community.    I believe strongly that our success is tied directly to the success of our customers.  If we fail to provide the value and competitive advantage to their business, then we will not continue to grow.  On the other hand, as they succeed, we reap the benefits of their growth.    Many of our customers have suffered with the economy here in Woodstock, Georgia and around the nation.  With so much of our economy here in Georgia tied to the real estate market, many of the businesses we've servered have been forced to close their doors. And with them, we suffer and our best wishes go out to the people affected.    Our business remains strong.   A speach by Wallace McCauley, "Opportunity out of Defeat," defines my spirit.  We have found new, exciting markets for our skills and knowledge, from businesses in the Green and energy sectors, to start-up retail and restaurant   We are working together to rebuild the economy, bringing an old school business ethic with new school technology