Washington DC isn't that far, and there's a host of (growing) startup opportunities and like-minded people there. That said, it's still being nurtured, but it'

Washington DC isn't that far, and there's a host of (growing) startup opportunities and like-minded people there. That said, it's still being nurtured, but it'll only grow if people contribute. You're not too far off. ;) For reference, I sometimes crash in Fredericksburg, VA but still use DC to keep my juices flowing. It's workable.