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Amitron Corp. Chief Technology Officer Launches New Column to Promote American Electronics Manufacturing

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“Electronics make America run. From the phones in our pockets to the cars we drive, from the planes that soar the skies to the military hardware that protects us,” said Salvi. “Electronics make our lives safer, more secure, and more convenient. At the heart of electronics is the manufacturing of printed circuit boards. American manufacturing is on the rise. American manufacturers are effectively competing with overseas competitors. Supply chains are migrating back to America and investment in technology is increasing. Now American manufacturers are boldly facing the future, including those in the printed circuit board sector. I look forward to connecting with industry leaders in my new column for I-Connect007.”

Salvi’s columns focus on Factory 5.0, the transition of robots to cobots centering on cooperation between robots and humans, and state-of-the-art technologies in electronics manufacturing and printed circuit board design and production.

“Factory-5.0 builds on the principles of Industry 4.0 by emphasizing human-centric collaboration, flexibility, and adaptability,” added Salvi. “It envisions a highly integrated and intelligent production environment where humans and machines work side-by-side, leveraging each other’s strengths to achieve maximum efficiency, productivity, and innovation. What we are now calling ‘Cobots’ are collaborative robots, collaborating with humans.”

Read the full column HERE.

About Aidan Salvi

Aidan Salvi is the Chief Transformation Officer at Amitron, one of the largest, privately-owned, printed circuit board manufacturers in North America, serving the industry for more than 40 years. Salvi has been immersed in manufacturing, technology, logistics, distribution, and software development his entire career. He also has experience in corporate strategic development, change management, and digital transformation.

About Amitron Corporation

Amitron Manufacturing is a U.S.-based provider of high-quality electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and printed circuit board (PCB) solutions. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Amitron delivers innovative and reliable products to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

For more information, please visit https://amitron.com/

About I-Connect007

I-Connect007, part of the IPC Publishing Group Inc., Is the industry’s longest-running media company and leading publisher of original, exclusive content for the global electronics industry. Founded in 1999, I-Connect007 has published over 150,000 news items and articles. I-Connect007’s readers include printed circuit board (PCB) designers, PCB and printed circuit assembly (PCA) professionals, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from around the globe.

For more information, please visit http://iconnect007.com/

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Bruce Kaufman, Amitron, 1 8479893705, [email protected], https://amitron.com/

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Mindmatrix Expands its Global Presence with a New India Office that’s Dedicated to Elevating Customer Centricity and Offering Exceptional Service

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Mindmatrix’s CEO, Harbinder Khera, states, “Mindmatrix’s success is built on a foundation of customer service and innovation. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. While we prioritize creating an environment of growth for all stakeholders, we have always strongly believed in customer-led innovation. Our new Chandigarh office represents our dedication to providing the best possible support for our clients across the globe and building strong, high-value interactions with them. We want to invest in relationships, not just transactions. That’s why, in the era of AI and chatbots, we have invested in building a space staffed with real people to assist our clients in helping them make the most of our PRM & Partner Marketing Automation software platform. I thank our valued clients, partners, and employees as Mindmatrix celebrates this milestone.”

About Mindmatrix
Since its inception in 1998, Mindmatrix has been focused on helping companies sell more, faster. A pioneer of sales (direct & indirect) and marketing enablement technology, today Mindmatrix is the only company offering a fully unified platform (Bridge ™) that connects and enables sales (direct & indirect), marketing, alliances and partner ecosystems. Through Bridge, Mindmatrix expands sales ecosystem enablement beyond its traditional boundaries to cover not just Sales Ecosystem Enablement, but also Partner Marketing and Multi-vendor Solutions Management.

About Bridge
Bridge, from Mindmatrix, is a unified platform built to engage and enable your channel partners, alliances, and internal teams. Bridge takes the complexity out of sales ecosystem enablement by serving as a single platform with all the capabilities of a PRM Software, Partner Marketing Software and, partner and direct sales enablement software. Bridge drives sales ecosystem enablement beyond its traditional role to cover partner marketing and multi-vendor solutions management as well. Bridge provides a personalized collaboration platform that powers shared marketing, sales, and service experiences. Bridge is the only TRUE Partner Marketing Software with to, through, with and for-partner marketing tools to drive all of your partner marketing programs. With tools that facilitate guided selling, multi-vendor collaboration and easy revenue management, Mindmatrix Bridge is your powerful multi-vendor solutions hub.

Chandigarh office address – Alpha IT City, I-61, Sector 83, JLPL Industrial Area, Manauli, Punjab 140306

Pittsburgh office address – 2425 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, United States

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Kevin Hospodar, Mindmatrix, 4128608729, [email protected], https://www.mindmatrix.net/

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Netchex Named to LSU100, List of Fastest-Growing Alumni-Owned Businesses Worldwide

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“It’s quite the honor for Netchex to be a part of this list again alongside so many other great companies from not only Louisiana, but worldwide,” said Will Boudreaux, CEO of Netchex and LSU alumnus. “This business network of LSU graduates has always proven valuable to us and we look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with others. Geaux Tigers!”

Ranked according to their compounded annual growth over a three-year period, the list celebrates the success of LSU graduates and recognizes the impact of LSU on the local, regional, and national economies. In addition to celebrating that success, the LSU100 provides a forum to pass lessons on to the next generation of LSU entrepreneurs.

The companies on the LSU100 list will be honored at a black-tie-optional gala at L’Auberge Casino Hotel in Baton Rouge on Friday, October 20, 2023.

About Netchex:
Netchex is one of the industry’s fastest-growing payroll and HR service providers. Netchex’s single-source technology solution is a cloud-based, end-to-end platform for managing the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement.

With powerful, yet easy-to-use technology and award-winning customer support, Netchex currently services over 6,500 clients. Headquartered in Covington, LA, Netchex has offices in Atlanta and Dallas with representatives nationwide. Please visit https://netchex.com for more information.

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Katie Kennedy, Netchex, (985) 220-1410, [email protected], https://netchex.com 

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TRC and Snohomish County PUD, Transforming Utility Operations with Managed Software as a Service for Meter Data Management

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Snohomish PUD selected TRC Managed Software as a Service (MSaaS), making it the first North American utility to use a TRC cloud-based delivery model for MDMS. MSaaS gives Snohomish PUD all the benefits of MDMS along with advanced security, data privacy and quick implementation, without having to make additional IT investments.

TRC implemented the Siemens EnergyIP® product, managed the integration, and will continue the day-to-day operations management for the MDMS, including software updates and data security as well as cloud services.

“TRC has been a strong implementation partner and we’re excited to continue to partner with TRC to help manage the complexity that comes with maintaining and monitoring an enterprise-level Meter Data Management System,” said Adam Peretti, PUD Manager AMI Technologies and Jason Bruss, PUD Manager ITS Application. “Leveraging TRC’s expertise enables the District to extend beyond just AMI billing and provide many of the benefits that come with a next generation AMI system.”

Headquartered in Everett, Wash., Snohomish PUD is implementing its Connect Up program to give customers more control over their energy usage through detailed energy and water usage, flexible billing, and same-day meter service all while reducing carbon emissions with fewer PUD vehicles on the road.

“TRC partnered closely with Snohomish PUD throughout the project, leveraging our deep industry experience in advanced metering to implement MDMS in the cloud,” said Craig Cavanaugh, President of TRC’s Intelligent Grid Solutions sector. “By executing this next generation smart metering platform, Snohomish PUD is improving the customer experience, saving money, and reducing their carbon footprint.”

To learn more about TRC’s intelligent grid solutions for utilities, visit https://www.trccompanies.com/markets/power-and-utilities/digital-grid-solutions/.

About Snohomish PUD
Snohomish PUD is the second largest publicly owned utility in Washington. The PUD serves over 365,000 electric customers and about 23,000 water customers with a service territory covering over 2,200 square miles, including all of Snohomish County and Camano Island.

About TRC Companies
Groundbreaker. Game changer. Innovator. TRC is a global firm providing environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions that address local needs. For more than 50 years, we have set the bar for clients who require consulting, construction, engineering, and management services, combining science with the latest technology to devise solutions that stand the test of time. TRC’s more than 7,000 professionals serve a broad range of public and private clients, steering complex projects from conception to completion to help solve the toughest challenges. We break through barriers for our clients and help them follow through for sustainable results. TRC is ranked #16 on ENR’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States. Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Anne Bonelli, TRC Companies, 13038818496, abonelli@trccompanies.com, www.trccompanies.com 

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ECI Software Solutions Adds Spanish-Language Capabilities to Bolt, Trade Contractor Scheduling and Job Management Software for Residential Construction Industry

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Expanding language functionality on its native mobile app for Bolt, ECI opens the lines of communication for Spanish-speaking trade contractors who work with English-speaking home builders

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today announced new Spanish-language enhancements on its native mobile app for Bolt™, its trade contractor scheduling and job management software. The enhancement improves communication between both English- and Spanish-speaking professionals, providing more inclusive and effective services for small- to medium-sized trade contractors working with builders in the new residential construction industry.

“The expanded language capabilities are momentous for new residential construction, considering the Bolt mobile trade contractor software provides all trade contractors with project management and scheduling functionality to manage their business, reduce wasted trips, and track and collect extra purchase orders,” said Scott Duman, president, RHC Division at ECI Software Solutions. “Not only does this update make the app more inclusive, it also eliminates miscommunication and false starts while opening the qualified contractor pool—from electricians to masons and everything in between.”

“In addition to greater inclusivity and reduced miscommunication, the Bolt Spanish-language capability also improves productivity and overall efficiency,” said Bob Cain, business unit leader, BuildTools & Bolt at ECI Software Solutions. “Communication is the most important part of residential home construction, and empowering trade contractors to manage field operations—from schedules through time tracking—in their preferred language on an individual basis has proven to be extremely impactful.”

The Spanish-language enhancement is fully integrated into the Bolt software, empowering trade contractors to have personalized language settings, opting for either English or Spanish based on user preferences. Trade contractors can also interchange these language capabilities, allowing for a more comprehensive user experience.

“The ability for our team members to be able to choose to use Bolt in Spanish or English on their cellphones has dramatically improved communications,” said Tammie Robertson, controller at Proven Electrical Services LLC and a Bolt user. “No more confusion or numerous phone calls to ask questions. We chose Bolt for our business because it makes managing all our jobs so much easier, and being able to clearly communicate in Spanish or English is the icing on the cake!”

Learn more about Bolt, ECI’s trade contractor scheduling and job management software, here.

About ECI Software Solutions
ECI Software Solutions provides cloud-based business software for running small and mid-sized businesses end to end. Built by experts in manufacturing, residential construction, field service management, building supply, office technology and wholesale/retail distribution industries, ECI’s industry-specific software connects businesses and customers, improving visibility, operational efficiency and profitability. With ECI, businesses seamlessly integrate sales and marketing, business intelligence, CRM, data and analytics, ecommerce, mobile apps, and payment processing. With more than 30 years of industry leadership, ECI is trusted by 24,000 customers in more than 80 countries globally. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, it has offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information, visit http://www.ECIsolutions.com.

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Brittni Borrero, Gabriel Marketing Group (for ECI Software Solutions), 248-931-3418, [email protected]

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MF Supply Enhances the Buying Experience for Precision Manufacturers with Expanded Products and Improved E-commerce Capabilities

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The nine new product categories now available on the MF Supply website at https://www.mfsupply.com are meticulously curated to encompass the most sought-after precision manufacturing hardware. These include:

  • Standoffs & Spacers: A diverse selection of standoffs and spacers, available in various materials and sizes, crucial for maintaining proper spacing between components in assemblies and preventing short-circuits in electronics.
  • Retaining Rings: A wide range of retaining rings, including external, internal, and E-style rings, essential for securing parts on shafts and axles in precision machinery.
  • Plastites & Taptites Alternative Screws: An extensive array of alternative screws, such as Plastite screws and Taptite screws, designed to create strong, reliable threads in plastic materials, making them ideal for precision manufacturing applications.
  • Domestic Dowel Pins: Available In Metric & Inch sizes, per the DIN, ISO and precision OEM specifications.
  • Precision Shoulder Screws: Offering Inch & Metric Sizes in a variety of materials and styles.
  • Socket Set Screws: In Alloy and Stainless Steel, Inch & Metric, Domestic & Imported, Set Screws are available for RFQ and online purchase in Alloy and Stainless Steel.
  • Custom Made Parts – MF Supply offers short runs, custom made and reworked hardware and components in a vast selection of styles, materials and platings.
  • Expansion of Socket Cap Category: Offering commercial, mil-spec, OEM brands and custom made parts in many materials and platings including A286, Inconel, Brass, 316 Stainless. Styles include Low Head Sockets, Button Head Sockets and many more.
  • Expansion of Helical Wire Inserts: Now offering hundreds of Mil-Spec Metric and Inch Helical Wire Inserts available for e-commerce, and many more available for RFQ.

This expansion ensures that MF Supply customers can now source all their essential hardware from a single, trusted supplier, streamlining their procurement processes and reducing the hassle of managing multiple vendors.

MF Supply has been at the forefront of the industrial hardware market for over two decades, and this expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey. Through continuous innovation, exceptional service, and uncompromising commitment to quality, the company has earned the trust of numerous precision manufacturing businesses worldwide.

Robin Lieberman, President of MF Supply, expressed her excitement about the latest expansion, stating, “At MF Supply, we take pride in being a customer-centric company. We constantly seek ways to enhance our customers’ experience, and these new product categories are a direct response to their evolving needs. By adding Standoffs & Spacers, Retaining Rings, and Plastites & Taptites Alternative Screws to our website, we offer our customers greater convenience and a one-stop-shop solution for their precision manufacturing hardware requirements.”

With a focus on digital transformation and customer satisfaction, MF Supply’s website (https://www.mfsupply.com) now provides a seamless browsing and purchasing experience. The newly added product categories feature detailed product descriptions, technical specifications, and high-resolution images, enabling buyers to make informed decisions. Additionally, MF Supply’s user-friendly website interface ensures quick and easy navigation, expediting the purchasing process for busy professionals in the precision manufacturing sector. Each category has a product filter where buyers can search for the exact specifications needed.

About MF Supply

MF Supply has been a trusted supplier and sourcing expert of Fasteners & Hardware for over 50 years. With an extensive inventory of commercial, mil-spec, OEM brand name & custom made products and a dedication to outstanding customer service, the company has become a reliable partner for precision manufacturers worldwide. MF Supply’s commitment to sourcing, stocking, and delivering the highest-quality hardware has solidified its position as a market leader. To learn more, https://www.mfsupply.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Robin Lieberman

President and Owner

MF Supply

973-777-5411

[email protected]

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Robin Lieberman, https://www.mfsupply.com, 1 973-777-5411, [email protected], https://www.mfsupply.com

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transcosmos joins Wakayama Prefecture Corporate Forest project, and kicks off forest conservation initiative

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transcosmos will start thinning the forest from 2024 to protect the forest in Aridagawa town. By selectively removing trees and managing the density, this process promotes the growth of remaining trees, thereby drastically increasing the amount of CO2 absorbed by the forest. transcosmos plans to thin 2.27 ha of the forest, and expects to absorb 31 tons of CO2 through this process.

─Overview of the forest conservation and management initiative
(1) Area: transcosmos Forest
            A private forest of 2.27ha
            342-3, Uchita, Hikogase, Aridagawa town, Arida gun, Wakayama prefecture
(2) Plan: Forest thinning in spring, 2024
            Outsource the site management to Kanayacho Forest Association

transcosmos received the following comments from the governor and the mayor at the signing ceremony on September 7, 2023.

Shuhei Kishimoto, Governor of Wakayama Prefecture
We, Wakayama prefecture, have been carrying out the Corporate Forest project for years, and the transcosmos forest marks the 107th corporate forest in our prefecture. Knowing that the late founder of transcosmos had a special connection with our prefecture, we feel an affinity with the company. So, we sincerely appreciate that you, of all companies, have chosen and joined our Corporate Forest project out of numerous community activities taking place across Japan. We also would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to our economic activities from various aspects. Come what may, Wakayama prefecture is determined to take the lead in decarbonization under the new paradigm of the 21 century. Thank you for your continued support and a close collaboration towards the same goal.

Masataka Nakayama, Mayor of Aridagawa town
transcosmos will be the first company in Aridagawa town which will engage in a forest thinning activity as a Corporate Forest project member. Forest in Aridagawa town occupies about 70% of the whole town. Most of the forest area remains undeveloped after being planted after the Second World War. We are delighted to know that you will develop and manage the forest, allowing more light in, making trees grow thick, and ultimately conserving the environment and making the forest disaster-resilient.

Kenshi Matsubara, Director & Vice President at transcosmos also made the following comment.
As our late founder was from Wakayama prefecture, transcosmos opened its first branch office in Wakayama back in 1974. Since then, we have been offering various services including call centers and back-office services in the prefecture. We have been successful in providing services to many businesses because of all local members’ excellent work.
We, as a company, are taking action to address climate change and environmental conservation – two of the greatest challenges in recent years – in line with ISO14001. It is our great honor to engage in the forest thinning project in Aridagawa town. We will contribute to the town of Aridagawa in both environmental and community activities, committing to fulfil our responsibility as an environmentally-friendly company. To remain a company recognized by all our stakeholders and society, we will continue to contribute to creating a sustainable society and environment. We look forward to seeing the enhanced new forest in 10 years from now.

  • transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
  • Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have combined superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 172 bases across 28 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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transcosmos inc., transcosmos inc., +81-3-6709-2251, [email protected], https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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STUDIOK20 Launch Expands Access To Digital Authoring Tool CurrikiStudio

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With the online platform transformation of StudioK20, Curriki continues its mission of focusing on open-source technology to solve educational challenges and allows Framework to expand support for school districts and universities across the country, such as Baylor University and Katy Independent School District (TX). CurrikiStudio will continue to be an open-source reference implementation available for download. To sign up for StudioK20, visit https://studio.frameworkconsulting.com/register/studiok20.

Curriki is a mission-driven nonprofit transforming how educational content is created, distributed, and experienced for nearly two decades so that every learner everywhere has access to high-quality, engaging learning opportunities.

Framework Consulting provides customized, effective K-12 EdTech, workforce, and management solutions to education companies and school districts nationwide in response to challenges, change, and growth.

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Pamela Schaffer, Curriki, 5105026856, [email protected], www.curriki.org

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Selling Power Releases 2023 List of the 500 Largest Sales Organizations in America

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The states with the most Selling Power 500 companies are California (56), New York (49), and Texas (38). The states in which the Selling Power 500 companies employ the largest sales organizations are California (6,763,764), New York (6,600,674), and Texas (3,685,369). These states account for about 28% of the total companies and a whopping 66% of the total salespeople.

Beginning with this year, Selling Power is also tracking the gender gap in the leadership of these major companies. While there was the slightest improvement from 2022, when only 8% of these companies were led by women, it is still disappointing that, in 2023, a paltry 10% of the Selling Power 500 companies are led by women. Within the leading tech sector companies reported on, all are helmed by men with the notable exception of Oracle’s CEO, Safra A. Catz.

Although it is too early to confirm a trend or assign causation, the overall number of salespeople has declined within the major tracked industries, while gross revenues are up across the board.

Top executives can use the Selling Power 500 to benchmark their company’s productivity per salesperson and find out how they measure against the average in their industry.

Sales executives can use the Selling Power 500 as a prospect list. This is the ideal list for reps who sell sales training, incentive and promotional products, CRM solutions, automotive fleets, sales enablement solutions, or virtual meeting solutions. An enhanced spreadsheet of the Selling Power 500 is available for purchase here: https://bit.ly/3LgYWoZ

About Selling Power

Selling Power/Sales 3.0 is the leader in Sales Industry Content, Conferences and Lead Generation Programs, and has published the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981. Selling Power is a regular media sponsor of the Sales 3.0 Conferences, which are attended by more than 3,000 sales leaders each year. For additional information, please visit www.sellingpower.com or download a media kit – https://bit.ly/3qYDiyY

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Jeff Campbell, Selling Power, 1 5405387706, [email protected], www.sellingpower.com

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Test-Guide Unveils New Study Ranking the Smartest States in America

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The Top Five Smartest States in America are as follows:

1. Vermont
2. Minnesota
3. New Hampshire
4. Washington
5. Virginia

These states demonstrated a remarkable combination of high educational achievement and low prevalence of behaviors and beliefs that could potentially hinder intellectual development.

Conversely, the study also identified the states with the lowest rankings in terms of intelligence.

The Bottom Five States in America are as follows:

50. Mississippi
49. Nevada
48. New Mexico
47. Louisiana
46. Alabama

Each of these states faces unique challenges that impact their educational attainment and overall cognitive development. “We believe that this study provides valuable insights into the complex interplay of factors that correlate with a state’s overall intelligence,” said Dave Evangelisti, Founder and CEO at Test-Guide. “Our hope is that this research will inspire communities and individuals to strive for greater educational and intellectual achievements.”

The Test-Guide study is available in its entirety on the Test-Guide website, offering detailed information and analysis of the findings. To access the full report, please visit the Smartest States study.

ABOUT TEST-GUIDE

Test-Guide.com, founded in 2009, is the largest provider of free practice tests, prep course reviews and study materials.Test-Guide currently offers prep materials for over 100 different tests and has served 51,000,000 learners. With a commitment to promoting education and helping individuals achieve their academic and career goals, Test-Guide conducts research and produces content that empowers learners. To learn more, visit https://www.Test-Guide.com

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Brooke Hollowell, Test-Guide, 1 (614) 943-2395, [email protected], www.Test-Guide.com

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