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Chad Ewing Promoted as HPC Fire Inspired™ National Sales & Marketing Director


“I am personally excited to have Chad lead the HPC Sales & Marketing teams. His energy, experience, and commitment to our customers will make a significant impact on our sales growth,” said HPC’s CEO Sean Steimle

HPC Fire Inspired™, the leading gas fire pit manufacturer, recently announced its promotion of Chad Ewing as National Sales & Marketing Director. In this role, Chad will lead the sales and marketing teams.

“HPC Fire Inspired™ is committed to serving our customers,” said HPC’s CEO Sean Steimle. “We are launching new products, creating new products, and expanding into new markets. I am personally excited to have Chad lead the HPC Sales & Marketing teams. His energy, experience, and commitment to our customers will make a significant impact on our sales growth.”

Chad earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a Minor in Information Systems from California University of Pennsylvania. Chad has held a variety of roles including Application Engineer, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager.

HPC Fire Inspired™, based in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading manufacturer of gas fire features and fire-and-water features for residential and commercial applications. Its products are available through hundreds of specialty retailers and select online merchants. HPC Fire Inspired™ – https://www.hpcfire.com/

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Toms River Pediatrician, Dr. Charita Y. Csiky Featured in 2019 Top Doctor Edition of Healthy Living Magazine


Dr. Charita Y. Csiky

Dr. Charita Y. Csiky

Dr. Charita Y. Csiky of Pediatric Affiliates in Toms River, New Jersey was reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs for 2019. Dr. Csiky is a board certified pediatrician and was recently featured in NJ Top Docs’ 2019 Top Doctor edition of Healthy Living.

Found on page 46 in Healthy Living’s Highlighted Directory, Dr. Csiky is featured among other reviewed and approved pediatricians across New Jersey.

The goal of NJ Top Docs’ magazine, Healthy Living is to provide New Jersey residents with a complete informational resource to assist them in choosing a local highly qualified healthcare provider at no cost.

Dr. Csiky has been featured in each Top Doctor edition of Healthy Living since 2015. 2019 marks Dr. Csiky’s fifth consecutive year of being reviewed and approved as a NJ Top Doc.

To learn more about Dr. Csiky and her practice, please visit: https://njtopdocs.com/nj-doctors/charitacsikymd/.

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Certemy to Showcase Industry’s First Instantly Configurable SaaS Credentialing Management Platform at the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) Exchange Conference


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Compared to custom solutions, Instantly Configurable SaaS solutions provide greater efficiency and agility while reducing IT costs.

Certemy, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for professional credentialing organizations, will present the industry’s first instantly configurable platform for certification and licensing management at this year’s ICE Exchange conference hosted by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE).

Three things set Certemy apart from the other credentialing management solutions. First, Certemy is instantly configurable. Credentialing professionals can use Certemy to model and automate even the most complex credentialing workflows in a few hours and change them in minutes. Neither requires IT skills or custom programming. Certemy helps credentialing organizations keep their management software current with their business needs and puts an end to missed business opportunities and escalating IT costs.

Second, Certemy offers the most affordable credentialing management solution available. With Certemy, you don’t pay for custom programming, and you don’t need a large IT staff. Our all-in-one pricing covers everything, including implementation, data conversion, support, unlimited data and document storage, and bi-weekly upgrades.

Third, Certemy is the only credentialing management solution provider founded by and staffed by industry experts. We are a technology firm that is deeply rooted in credentialing and regulation. Our staff and advisors have decades of experience in the professional credentialing industry and help us ensure that our products address the specific business needs and pain points of our credentialing customers.

“We are delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor of ICE Exchange, the premier annual conference for the professional credentialing community,” said Zorik Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Certemy. “We look forward to introducing the industry’s first instantly configurable SaaS-based credentialing management solution to boards and associations and showing how we can help them become more efficient and agile while dramatically reducing IT costs.”

About ICE

The Institute for Credentialing Excellence, or ICE, is a professional membership association that provides education, networking, and other resources for organizations and individuals who work in and serve the credentialing industry. ICE is a leading developer of standards for both certification and certificate programs, and it is both a provider of and a clearinghouse for information on trends in certification, test development and delivery, assessment-based certificate programs, and other information relevant to the credentialing community. Learn more about ICE at https://credentialingexcellence.org.

About ICE Exchange

ICE Exchange, presented by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), is the annual conference for the credentialing community across the public and private sectors. The name reflects what is valued most by conference attendees: the exchange of industry trends and best practice through live education and networking. This year’s ICE Exchange will be held November 18-21, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel. Learn more about ICE Exchange at https://ice-exchange.org.

About Certemy

Certemy is the first instantly configurable SaaS automation platform for professional certification, licensing, and compliance management. Our platform automates certification, licensing, and compliance management programs—without custom programming—for professional boards, associations, and employers of credentialed professionals. We help these customers become more efficient, transparent, and agile while reducing IT costs. Unlike custom solutions that are expensive to implement and change, Certemy enables rapid implementation and continuous change at an affordable price. Learn more about Certemy at https://certemy.com.

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OneNeck IT Solutions completes AICPA SSAE 18 examinations


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OneNeck deliberately seeks out third-party validation of the most rigorous and internationally recognized standards, such as SSAE 18. We invite this scrutiny to verify we have the controls in place to protect customer’s mission-critical IT infrastructure within our data centers.

OneNeck® IT Solutions announces the company has successfully completed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 18 examinations.

“OneNeck deliberately seeks out third-party validation of the most rigorous and internationally recognized standards, such as SSAE 18,” stated Katie McCullough, Chief Information Security Officer at OneNeck. “We invite this scrutiny to verify we have the controls in place to protect customer’s mission-critical IT infrastructure within our data centers as another way to instill peace of mind and unwavering confidence, by customers, in our operating environment.”

The SSAE 18 examinations included review of OneNeck’s top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin. Schellman & Company, LLC, an independent, third-party certified public accounting (CPA) firm, conducted the examinations. Upon conclusion, they opined on the description of OneNeck’s systems, suitability of design and operational effectiveness of the controls throughout the review period for the System and Organization Controls (SOC) for the following reports:

  • SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 for Colocation Services
  • SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 for ReliaCloud/IaaS
  • SOC 1 Type 2 for Enterprise Application Management/Managed Services

SSAE 18 enforces stringent requirements regarding clarity, depth and complexity of many AICPA and industry-accepted standards and associated controls. It also requires date/time stamp evidence and queries for how certain populations are generated. In addition to securing SSAE examination, OneNeck annually pursues third-party review of the company’s ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, PCI DSS validation and HIPAA and HITECH.

OneNeck IT Solutions offers a full suite of hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, professional services and IT hardware. For more information, visit oneneck.com.

OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., employs nearly 550 people throughout the U.S. The company offers hybrid IT solutions including cloud and hosting solutions, managed services, enterprise application management, advanced IT services, hardware and local connectivity via top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon and Wisconsin. OneNeck’s team of technology professionals manage secure, world-class, hybrid IT infrastructures and applications for businesses around the country. Visit oneneck.com.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services. TDS has approximately six million connections nationwide through its businesses U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, and TDS Broadband Service. In 2018, TDS was named to three Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers for Diversity, Best Large Employers, and Best Employers for Women. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employs 9,600 people. Visit tdsinc.com.

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Dressing Your Child for Optimal Car Seat Safety This Winter


With winter just around the corner, parents want to make sure their children are nice and cozy – especially on long car rides. While padded jackets and overalls might keep little ones warm, during a car ride they can become dangerous, no matter how quick the journey.

The harness system on a car seat must fit snugly in order to ensure maximum safety during a crash or sudden stop. While children may want to be wrapped up in their favorite jacket for warmth, when they’re strapped into a car seat, a padded winter coat can compress leaving a gap between the harness and the child’s body. This can make the harness loose and put the child in unnecessary danger.

How can parents ensure their children are both comfortable and safe in their car seat this winter? There are four simple things parents can do:

Layers, layers, layers

Instead of a thick, puffy coat, dress the child in several thin layers. Start with a comfortable T-shirt and then work outwards. A thin fleece pullover and a light woolen jacket on top will do the trick. Dressing a child in several thin layers will keep them warm, without the risk of the material compressing. Heat is quite nicely retained between the individual layers, and there’s the extra advantage that dressing like this is more comfortable for the child.

Bring a blanket

There’s no reason to leave a child’s favorite blanket back home when you can just as easily bring it on your trip. Once the child is safely harnessed and buckled into their car seat, tuck the blanket around them in the seat. He or she will be safe, warm and snuggly for the journey!

Other options

Parents who are traveling with small children are already carrying around a lot of stuff. Instead of dragging around an extra blanket, parents can use the things they already have. While children shouldn’t wear their bulky winter coats in their car seat, there is nothing wrong with using it to cover up after the child has been safely buckled up. If the child is frequently moved from their stroller into the car and back again, try a footmuff that can easily be removed from the stroller and tuck it around the child in the car. Bonus: It will already be warm.

Check the ambient temperature in the car

Parents typically only worry about the temperature of the car during the hot summer months. However, the winter months pose a risk of hypothermia for children when the car gets too cold. CYBEX incorporates SensorSafe™ technology into car seats that alerts to possible critical situations, including hypothermia. The activated SensorSafe™ chest clip continuously measures the temperature inside the car and alerts the driver if the ambient temperature of the child is too hot or too cold. This helps to prevent an overheating or undercooling of the child.

The CYBEX family wishes parents everywhere a safe journey this winter season! Additional information on CYBEX and SensorSafe Technology can be found at cybex-online.com.

About CYBEX

CYBEX offers car seats, baby carriers, kids’ furniture and strollers that are not only safe but perfectly adapt to urban lifestyles. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand. With its fresh approach, CYBEX designs products for parents while pushing the boundaries that often separate safety, design and function.

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Nash Family Dentistry Provides Stable Dentures to Jackson, MS with Implant Supported Dentures


Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash, Dentists Serving Jackson, MS

Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash Restore Chewing Power with Implant Supported Dentures in Jackson, MS

Functionally, a dental implant can be restored to act as a natural tooth. You can eat what you want to eat with it and you treat it as a natural tooth, flossing and brushing it every day.

Denture-wearing patients in Jackson, MS can stabilize their prosthesis at Nash Family Dentistry through implant supported dentures. Dental implants give denture-wearers a more stable, comfortable and oftentimes permanent new smile as a solution to missing teeth. Implant supported dentures offer numerous benefits to patients over traditional dentures, bridges or flippers.

“The implant is simply a titanium screw that fits into the space that is left from missing teeth,” says Dr. Jonathan Nash. “Functionally, a dental implant can be restored to act as a natural tooth. You can eat what you want to eat with it and you treat it as a natural tooth, flossing and brushing it every day.”

Implant supported dentures are designed to look, feel and function as close to natural teeth as possible. With just two to four dental implants placed into the jawbone, a lifelike prosthesis can be attached and held firmly in place by the implants. Depending on your needs or what the dentists recommend, this new implant supported denture can be permanently attached or allowed to be removed at night or for cleaning. With either option, implant supported dentures provide patients with many benefits, including:

  • No slipping, shifting or falling out
  • Restoration of 55 to 90 percent bite strength
  • Retained facial appearance
  • Improved comfort
  • Lasting many years

Dental implants work by placing a biocompatible titanium post to the jawbone where teeth are missing. With implant supported dentures, only two to four implants are needed, and they are placed in areas of the jaw with the most bone, often making bone grafting treatments unnecessary. Once fully healed, these implants can support a denture by “snapping” into it, making it stable in the mouth. Traditional dentures only provide patients with around ten percent bite strength, but when attached to dental implants, patients are restored with up to 90 percent of their natural biting and chewing power.

For many patients, implant supported dentures are a life changing solution to missing teeth. Being able to bite, chew, talk and act comfortably in front of others drastically improves self-esteem and lifestyle. Nash Family Dentistry also can replace individual missing teeth with implants and treat peri-implantitis, an infection of the gum tissue around implants, so patients are able to protect their dental implant investment. To make implant supported denture surgery more gentle and easier for patients, the dentists offer soothing sedation dentistry, including oral sedation and nitrous oxide.

Those interested in securing their dentures with implant supported dentures in Jackson, MS are encouraged to contact Nash Family Dentistry by calling 601-634-1812 or visiting http://www.vicksburgdentist.com.

About the Dentists

Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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TouchPoint Welcomes New Vice President of Product & Strategy


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“Probably the most exciting thing about TouchPoint is its strategy around mobile technology. We live in an age where everybody has a mobile device in their pocket at all times. I see this as a way that our congregants can easily engage with us wherever they are, whenever they’re compelled to act.”

TouchPoint Software, a church management system based in Dallas, Texas, is pleased to announce that Chris Dolan has been named the company’s new Vice President of Product and Strategy. Chris is a church technology thought leader. He brings ten years of experience in developing and applying technology-driven solutions in ministry to TouchPoint.

For ten years prior to joining TouchPoint, Chris served as Director of Information Services at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, a prominent and influential church. Under his leadership, Redeemer became a leader in its use of new technology solutions to streamline ministry processes and effectively reach people. In his new role Chris will oversee TouchPoint’s product development and strategy.

Speaking of his enthusiasm for TouchPoint’s service to larger churches, Dolan said, “TouchPoint has been a strategic partner for us at Redeemer. It’s an essential tool for how we do ministry. I believe in TouchPoint’s direction. When it comes to church management systems, churches have two basic options. They can choose something rigid and off-the-shelf or something custom. Off-the-shelf solutions don’t have the flexibility that larger churches need, which is the ability to do specific things in a particular way. Custom work is expensive to build and even more cost-prohibitive to maintain. It’s a flawed way of doing things. I love the ministry mindset of TouchPoint. I love that we partner with other churches so that they don’t have to resort to developing software solutions themselves.”

TouchPoint’s president, Ross Miller, echoed Dolan’s excitement for the company’s future, and the role he will play. “We have been processing this decision with Chris for some time now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that he is joining the team,” he said. “Chris is a key leader in developing new ways to make ministry effective through technology. We knew he was the right person to step into this role. TouchPoint has tripled in size in the past three years. Now that the time is right for him to come on board, I’m excited to see where TouchPoint goes in 2020 and beyond.”

In 2017, Chris and his team at Redeemer were instrumental in advancing the development of TouchPoint’s breakthrough mobile app. Through that partnership, the app launched with features and functionality that are unparalleled in the church market.

Chris says, “Probably the most exciting thing about TouchPoint is its strategy around mobile technology. We live in an age where everybody has a mobile device in their pocket at all times. I see this as a way for our congregants to easily engage with us whenever and wherever they are. We no longer have to wait until somebody is in the pew on Sunday morning or in front of their computer at home to sign up for a community group, make a gift, or engage with the church. Now, they can pull out their phone and do that quickly and easily. That experience is something special we can offer to churches.”

Though Dolan acknowledges that he will miss his former organization, he is looking forward to the future. “It was hard to leave Redeemer because I loved my team. I love my church and what I was doing to serve it. But I also believe in the vision of where TouchPoint is going. It’s a team with a ministry-oriented heart that I want to be a part of. I have a lot of ideas that I can contribute to take the product where it needs to go.”

TouchPoint Software, a Pursuant Group Company, is based in Dallas, Texas. TouchPoint originated out of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, with a vision of being built by the church, for the church. It serves more than several hundred churches. TouchPoint’s web-based solution helps churches move believers toward maturity by supplying tools that engage and connect people to community.

For more information, visit http://www.touchpointsoftware.com

For inquiries, please reach out to Leah Davenport, Marketing Manager at TouchPoint Software.

Email: leah.davenport@touchpointsoftware.com

phone: 214.866.7738

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Wise Business Plans Now Supports Marijuana Dispensaries with Up-to-Date Market Analyses


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We’ve always worked hard to stay up-to-date on the industries that are leading the way both medically and toward a better quality of life.

As demand for legal medical marijuana reaches levels never seen before in the United States, access to cannabis via well-managed dispensaries becomes more and more important, both for consumers and as part of the medical marijuana industry. Wise Business Plans, industry-leading online provider of state-of-the-art, online, custom cannabis business plans is now increasing its support for marijuana dispensary business owners with updated market research, bespoke feasibility studies and growth-focused planning.

“We’ve always worked hard to stay up-to-date on the industries that are leading the way both medically and toward a better quality of life,” said Joseph Ferriolo, director of Wise. “Cannabis has been shown to reduce stress and provide a variety of health benefits to people of all walks of life.”

The legalized marijuana industry is expected to reach $13.6 billion in profits by the end of 2019. According to Governing.com, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the sale of cannabis, though the laws governing its sale and use vary.

Working within local and state restrictions to succeed is something Wise marijuana business planning experts can help with, said Ferriolo.

“We make it our business to research and understand the markets our clients are based in,” he said. “We can help you understand how best to serve the needs of the customers in the area you’re hoping to benefit.”

All Wise business plans are custom-tailored to each company’s unique business requirements and written by professional business plan writers who consult with the client one-on-one. Every plan includes an option for a free revision and is designed by a professional graphic artist.

Legalizing marijuana doesn’t mean everyone who could benefit from it has access, said Ferriolo. That’s why Wise is working diligently to support dispensary owners and potential owners.

“Our marijuana business plans can help you navigate through the creation or growth of a dispensary that can serve your community for years to come.”

Wise Business Plans (http://www.wisebusinessplans.com), staffed with professional MBA writers, researchers and financial experts, is a trusted partner for businesses across a broad spectrum of products and services. Our mission is to empower our clients to make the best possible business decisions, boost company performance and facilitate their funding success by laying the groundwork for strong businesses that excite, inspire and retain talented and exceptional employees.

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AMERGINT satTRAC® Modems Complete Additional Factory Compatibility and On-Orbit Testing for LEO SmallSats


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satTRAC Modems provide the smallsat interoperability needed for ground networks.

AMERGINT’s satTRAC Modems have completed additional factory compatibility and on-orbit testing, proving interoperability with nearly all smallsat flight radios on the market, making the product line a proven choice for ground networks.

The coming proliferation of small satellites in LEO orbits requires interoperability between a single ground modem and a diverse set of flight radios. AMERGINT has successfully performed compatibility testing with smallsat flight radios including Innoflight, Tethers Unlimited, Vulcan Wireless, Syrlinks, L3Harris, Surrey Satellite, Blue Canyon Technologies, Space Mirco, and others.

Dedicated satTRAC Modems are in use on multiple smallsat programs. In addition, AMERGINT has delivered satTRAC Modems to network service providers, including Atlas Space Operations, ViaSat, and Braxton, along with near term plans to offer products for AWS Ground.

The satTRAC product line supports the RF bands, waveforms, and data rates needed by network service providers to ensure proven compatibility with spacecraft that are on orbit and those soon to be launched.

satTRAC is a registered trademark of AMERGINT Technologies, Inc.

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MaintenX International Supports Tampa Bay’s Fight Against Breast Cancer


MaintenX International team members ran in the 7th annual Treasure Chests 5K + Fun Run in Tampa, Florida to help support breast cancer awareness and research.

MaintenX team members ran in the 7th annual Treasure Chests 5K + Fun Run.

MaintenX believes that giving back to the community is an important part of business success.

MaintenX International, a Tampa-based facility maintenance provider, made strides toward providing more breast cancer research and patient services in Tampa Bay at the 7th Annual Treasure Chests 5K and Fun Run. More than 35 MaintenX team members ran in the charity race put on by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and powered by Jabil.

“We are proud of our MaintenX team members who took time from their schedule to show their support for this worthy cause,” said Mary Ann Velez, MaintenX’s National Director of Service, who organized the company run for the second year. “We are glad we can show our support to employees or their family members who are familiar with this terrible disease.”

MaintenX covered the registration costs of any team member that wanted to participate in the event. MaintenX team members were among the top time finishers, including Jorge Bravo, Matthew Colon, Dan Fish and Luis Torres who finished in the top 300 men and Tracy Gaw and Emy Calix who finished within the top 400 female runners. With more than 2000 runners overall, MaintenX is proud to have been able to raise funds and have a competitive showing at the race.

All runners had the opportunity to cross the finish line in the Bucs state-of-the-art indoor practice facility and opportunity to stay and watch the Bucs take on the Arizona Cardinals in their breast cancer awareness game. Proceeds from the run benefitted community organizations focused on breast health, including the Advent Health Foundation, American Cancer Society, Florida Cancer, and Moffit Cancer Center.

MaintenX believes that giving back to the community is an important part of business success. In addition to the Treasure Chests 5K, MaintenX has given back to a number of community organizations including sponsoring homes with Habitat for Humanity, volunteering at Home Depot Foundation service events and providing hundreds of gifts for children in need through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

For additional information about the Treasure Chest 5K and Fun Run, visit https://www.buccaneers.com/race/

To learn more about MaintenX and their commitment to superior service and customer satisfaction, visit http://www.maintenx.com.

ABOUT MAINTENX INTERNATIONAL:

MaintenX International is a fully-licensed, facilities repair company. They are one of the largest national self-performing facility maintenance and repair companies in the U.S. MaintenX has created a network of knowledgeable and professional technicians throughout the country. With their team of well-trained technicians, MaintenX self-performs and manages facility maintenance for clients. In the event there is not a MaintenX technician in the area, the company has fostered a network of preferred vendor partners throughout the country to provide superior service for their clients. For more than 40 years, MaintenX has been expertly serving multi-location retail stores, restaurant chains, and Fortune 500 companies nationwide.

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