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Regional Innovators Sustaining Ecosystem
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R.I.S.E.
Networking Group
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About R.I.S.E.
Formerly HOT Coffee, now R.I.S.E., we continue to grow, we have evolved a bit to meet the needs of the growing R.I.S.E. audience. We host entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners across a wide variety of industries; we have corporate community sponsors to help ensure we have coffee at each meeting! Remaining true to our founding principles, we remain free, open and inclusive to our entire entrepreneurial community!
As national, regional, and local attention is turning to innovation and entrepreneurship, R.I.S.E.'s place in the North Alabama entrepreneurial ecosystem looks solid!
At The R.I.S.E. Group, we bring together driven entrepreneurs and professionals who share a mission to serve their customers and their communities with excellence.
Compete with Confidence
Gain the strategies and insights needed to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your toughest competitors.
Connect with Purpose
Build relationships with like-minded professionals who understand your passion for service.
Grow with Support
Tap into a network that celebrates your wins, lifts you up in challenges, and helps you stay focused on your mission.
The RISE Group is more than a community, it’s a movement of professionals who believe that success is best achieved when we lift each other up.
Upcoming R.I.S.E. Event
Fri, 20 February 2026 - 8:00 AM | Gigaparts Event Center
Paul Finley
Paul Finley is a Madison, Alabama resident since 1995 and a graduate of Murray State University with a B.S. in Marketing. He has more than 25 years of experience in sales, consulting, and strategic communications, and previously served as Mayor of Madison. Paul is known for his people-focused, results-driven leadership and is married to Dr. Julie Finley, with whom he has three sons.
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Don’t Miss Out. The Time to RISE Is Now.
Every moment you hesitate is a moment your competitors gain an edge. Don’t let self-doubt or isolation hold you back. Join a community that empowers you to RISE to your full potential—and encourages you every step of the way.
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