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 Our History

The Founders Forum was established in 1985 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the needs of entrepreneurs within the community. Its primary focus is to provide a forum where new businesses can network with funding sources and potential investors can learn of new businesses. As part of our mission, the Founders Forum seeks out and honors business excellence within our community through both our Founders Forum Entrepreneur of the Year Award and panels with accomplished local business men and women discussing issues important to today's entrepreneur.  Throughout the years, we have been privileged to highlight the following entrepreneurs and local businesses:

Founders Forum Entrepreneurs of the Year Include:

2009: Tensor Engineering - Walter Gatti
2008: S & S Enterprises - Bernie Simpkins
2007: Ocean Partners Associates Ltd. - Roger Dobson
2006: DRS Tactical Systems - Rick McNeight
2005: Brandon Properties - Harry Brandon
2004: American Services Technology, Incorporated - Moses Harvin
2003: Soneticom - Tim Reynolds
2002: Authentec - Scott Moody
2001: Optical Process Automation - Joe Baggs, President
2000: Continental Motor Cars - Bruce Dierdoff
1999: Data Flow Systems - Thomas Smaidris
1998: DE Restaurants (Durangos) - David Poore
1997: Solunet - Mike Wertheimer