I always have a special place in my heart for the SQL Server user groups of the mid-west. I ran the Omaha chapter for several years so there’s a special fondness for groups in the surrounding areas of Nebraska that provide training & networking for their communities. Don’t get me wrong, if a user group anywhere wants me to speak, I’m more than happy to do so if my schedule allows. If a group from Nebraska or Iowa asks, I’ll make that happen.