>>In particular, you should make sure that your config file (app.config or web.config) is setup correctly so the MM.NET addin can find your connection string at design time. Also, make sure the particular business objects that you are using on this page can be instantiated in a simple test harness outside of visual studio.<<

David,

wanted to say thank you. Sorry for the delay. It was definitely my DB connection string.

Again thanks,
Carter