"The Wall Street Journal's Business SmartKit is without a doubt the most effective tool that the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center has ever utilized. The information provided by both the print and online versions of the Journal, coupled with the sections of the paper dedicated exclusively to Small Businesses and industry specific e-newsletters is invaluable and contributes significantly to the ongoing professional development of the Center's counseling staff. This, in turn, enables them to offer a much higher quality of information, advice and counsel to their clients which leads to a better informed small business owner and enables them to have a greater economic impact on the region's economy."

• James T. Carroll, III
• Vice President, Small Business, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
• Director, Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, Inc.

"Often times in a meeting... the managing director throws out something like, 'Oh, did you guys catch that article in The Journal?' And you don't want to be the one person on your team... that didn't read it. So being able to participate with all the other members of your team primarily who are senior is a great networking tool for you, and it's also a great development tool for them to recognize that you're on the ball and staying on top of current events."

• Barclay Kuntz
• Analyst Relationship Manager
• Merrill Lynch

"We recently had a Wall Street Journal reporter speak at our company's annual leadership meeting.... We have since referred to his remarks many times and have used them to help guide us in our branding efforts. On behalf of our entire leadership team, I can say we benefited from the insight and expertise that was shared with us that day, much as we do when reading The Wall Street Journal every day."

• Jim Sabourin
• Vice President, Corporate Communications
• UnumProvident Corporation

"My colleagues and I read The Wall Street Journal every day to stay current with what's happening in our industry and with our clients. I also rely on The Journal for conversation topics to help me build relationships - it's an indispensable resource!"

• Michael Kwon
• Associate Research Analyst
• UBS Investment Research