Sparking a challenge

Since the term Generation X became popularized, we've heard about the age group's tendency toward slackerdom. The popular media would have us believe they're an unmotivated, misguided bunch in a perpetual state of arrested development.

Whoever took that as gospel truth never met the members of IGNITE.

Young professional groups in other cities often get a bad rap. They have been construed as glorified dating groups and simple social clubs, which is not entirely false. They are often seen as self-serving groups with cliquish tendencies.