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Weekly Recap: 7 Things You Should Know

2/26/2016

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Download Downtown Raleigh App
Heading for downtown Raleigh---- or planning a trip? Looking for dining or shopping ideas? Worried about parking? A new app can help you find the information you need.
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Panelists Announced for Women's Leadership Conference
Five successful women will share their experiences and challenges at the Women's Leadership Conference on March 11.
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The Media---- It's All About Relationships
Leadership Raleigh 32 member Melissa Everitt gives an inside look at her class's recent media day. Find out what they learned and how it can help your business when it comes to the media.
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Volunteers Needed for Rex Hospital Open
Have you ever wanted to take part in a professional golf tournament? The Rex Hospital Open is seeking volunteers to assist in the area's premier professional charity golf tournament.
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Find Great Talent on #TriangleTuesdays
Are you looking for that perfect employee? Submit your open jobs here and we'll share them as part of Work in the Triangle's popular #TriangleTuesdays initiative on Twitter!
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Cary to Play Host to Lacrosse Championships
The NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Committee has announced that WakeMed Stadium in Cary will host the 2017 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four.
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10 Things Top Performers Do Every Day
Top performers focus on the most critical goals every day. They bob and weave as circumstance require. They stay awake and alert, and most of all they listen to their own gut.
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Weekly Recap: 7 Things You Should Know

2/19/2016

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Raleigh is For Real
Pointing to its universities, arts scene, sports presence, and more, The Huffington Post says what we've known for a while--Raleigh is for real.
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City Ranks High for Young Families
Raleigh is No. 3 on a new ranking of the "Best Cities for Young Families" by financial research site Value Penguin.
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Voter ID: What You Need to Know

With the early voting period starting March 3, here's what you need to know about new voter ID requirements.
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Chamber President's Game Plan
Not many kids want to be a chamber of commerce president when they grow up. But even at a young age, Tim Giuliani, 33, knew he wanted to be a leader in his community.
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7 New Routes Launch from RDU this Year
Great things are coming to RDU in 2016. Seven new routes—including Paris—will launch this year.
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HQ Raleigh Expands to Charlotte
HQ Raleigh has officially partnered with Charlotte entrepreneurship initiative Packard Place on what will be called HQ Charlotte. The new co-working community will be one of three HQ locations across the state.
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5 Ways to Kickstart Your Morning
What you do first thing in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Get things off to a good start every time.
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Weekly Recap: 9 Things You Should Know

2/12/2016

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4 Questions with Claire Shipman
Claire Shipman, ABC News contributor and New York Times bestselling author, is the keynote speaker at the March 11 Women's Leadership Conference. She answered four questions for us leading up to the event.
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Voters' Guide is Live

Prepare yourself for the March 15 primary election with the Chamber's Voters' Guide. This online resource includes links to each candidate's campaign website and social media presence.
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ConnectNC Invests in Our Future

Connect NC is a bond initiative that makes vital investments in North Carolina without raising taxes. It will create better job training opportunities for the 21st century and make our state safer and better prepared.
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Help Chamber Define Goals

The Chamber is conducting an organizational assessment to define goals for 2016-19, and your feedback is critical to the success of this process. Current members please complete this short survey; previous members please complete this one. If you have already participated in the survey, thank you!
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How Emerging Entrepreneurial Hubs Are Becoming America's New Boomtowns

Two studies released last week indicate that at least a handful of smaller cities in the U.S., including the Raleigh-Durham area, are emerging as places that investors and entrepreneurs are increasingly making bets.
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Avoid Damage and Disruption at Work
From hiring practices and workers' comp to discrimination and harassment ---- join us to learn about elements of risk management that can stop problems before they occur.
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Moving Toward World-class Teacher Preparation

What 21st century strategies will prepare top educators to teach and lead in our public schools? Find out on March 2 at an event hosted by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges in partnership with the Wake County Public Schools System.
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Council Approves Raleigh Arts Plan

The Raleigh City Council formally adopted the Raleigh Arts Plan at its meeting last week. The plan identifies needs and suggests bold projects. Read an overview of the plan here and download the full plan here.
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7 Timeless Communication Tips from Abraham Lincoln
In addition to his leadership legacy, Abraham Lincoln was an outstanding conversationalist---- and many of his communication principles are applicable today.
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Weekly Recap: 7 Things You Should Know

1/29/2016

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Giuliani Shares "7 Lessons for My Younger Self"
If you had a chance to speak to your younger self as you were just starting out in the professional world, what would you say? Ashley Holmes recaps Chamber CEO Tim Giuliani’s recent presentation to the Young Professionals Network.
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NC Adds 6,900 Jobs
The North Carolina economy added 6,900 payroll jobs from November to December, and the state's unemployment rate dipped slightly.
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Raleigh is 3rd Great City for Tech Grads

The Research Triangle area boasts a fast-paced tech scene, bursting with intellectual as well financial capital, but Raleigh stands out as a great city for young people to make the transition from college to working life.
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Event Explores Disruptive Technology
Two panels of experts discussed disruptive technology and the impact it will have on businesses at our event last week. Here's a quick recap.
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Raleigh Among Best for Funding Outside Silicon Valley
Want to get your startup funded but not into living in the Bay Area? This study examines "The Best of The Rest" cities to start up or invest in startups.
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NC Sports Hall of Fame Announces Inductees
Rod Brind'Amour, Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, David Fox, James "Rabbit" Fulghum, Antawn Jamison, Haywood Jeffires, Freddy Johnson, Ray Price and Susan Yow are the 2016 inductees to the NC Sports Hall of Fame. They'll be honored on May 6.
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Comment on Draft BikeRaleigh Plan

The BikeRaleigh Plan Update draft is finished, and the project team needs your feedback to ensure it hits the mark.
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7 Ways to Improve Your Website Homepage
Your website is your virtual place of business----you want it to be neat, clean, attractive, inviting, and professional looking
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Weekly Recap: 9 Things You Should Know

1/22/2016

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Raleigh Ranks High on "Future-ready" List
Raleigh is No. 6 on a list of "America's most future-ready cities" presented at a summit hosted by Harvard University and sponsored by Dell.
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Employer Tax Filing Deadlines
Tax-reporting responsibilities for employers have expanded, and the deadlines for some filings have or will be changed. Here's what you need to know.
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Business Support of the Arts Award Winners Announced

The arts have a direct impact on our economic growth and success. That's why the Chamber is proud to partner with the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County to present the annual Business Support of the Arts Awards.”
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WAKE Up and Read Book Drive Kicks Off Jan. 30
The Wake County Public School System will kick off the 2016 WAKE Up and Read Book Drive at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30! The goal of the campaign is to collect 110,000 books for children across Wake County.
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Triangle Office Spaces Get Creative
In the intense competition to attract and retain top talent, some U.S. employers are getting creative with some of their workplaces in an effort to allure the talent workforce they want. Check out some of the cool spaces in the Triangle.
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Wake County Companies Provide Valuable Resources

Over the last few months, members of the Wake County Economic Development team visited two important sites: Martin Marietta's Raleigh-Durham Quarry and the Harris Nuclear Plant. Here's a quick recap of the experiences.
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Triangle Honors Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Events around the Triangle honored King and his dream Monday. The day kicked off at 7 a.m. at the 36th annual Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, of which the Chamber was a proud sponsor.
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One-day Notary Public Classes

The Chamber, in partnership with Wake Technical Community College, offers notary public classes throughout the year. The next class is Jan. 26.
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12 Easy Phrases to Improve Your Leadership
At the heart of great leadership is a desire to serve others, to empower them, and foster their success. Here are 12 phrases that every leader should be saying.
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Weekly Recap: 8 Things You Should Know

1/15/2016

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Hiring Edges Up
U.S. employers advertised slightly more jobs in November as overall hiring edged up and more Americans quit their jobs in signs of a healthier environment for workers.
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2016 Economic Forecast Resources
The 2016 Economic Forecast gave great insight into what we can expect this year. View presentations, photos, and publications from the event here, and check out this blog from Wake County Economic Development.
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Claire Shipman Headlines Women's Leadership Conference
Join hundreds of professional women at this half-day educational and networking conference which features a keynote from Claire Shipman. Shipman is co-author of two New York Times bestsellers: "The Confidence Code: The Art and Science of Self-Assurance-and What Women Need to Know" and "Womenomics: Work Less, Achieve More, Live Better."
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Triangle Entrepreneurs: Share your Thoughts
The Q1 2016 Quarterly Outlook of Triangle Entrepreneurs survey is now live. The five-minute survey is put on by the NC State Poole College of Management.
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Work Starts on New Downtown Hotel
Summit Hospitality Group, Ltd. officially broke ground on the new Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown on Thursday. The 10-story hotel will feature 175 hotel guest rooms, a rooftop bar, and street-level restaurant and retail spaces.
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Now Hiring: Graphic Designer
Come work with us! The Chamber is accepting applications for a full-time graphic designer.
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Tourism Taxes Post Record November Numbers
Wake County hotel occupancy tax collections posted the best November on record, totaling $1,854,031, up 11.2 percent in November 2015 over November 2014. Wake County prepared food and beverage tax collections also posted the best November on record, totaling $2,062,088.
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7 Websites to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Only a tiny percentage of people keep their resolutions. Technology can help you beat the odds.
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Weekly Recap: 9 Things You Should Know

1/8/2016

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New Generation Steps Up to Lead the Triangle
A new generation of community leaders is making its presence felt in the Triangle. "There is an evolution taking place out there in leadership circles," said Harvey Schmitt, who retired in 2015 after leading the Chamber for 21 years.
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Community Support Propels Banner Year for RDU
Mike Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, recaps progress made in 2015-including new air service destinations and a rise in passenger counts.
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5 Big Entrepreneurial Developments in 2015
There was considerable good news for emerging entrepreneurial hubs around the country. Joan Siefert Rose, president at Council for Entrepreneurial Development, gives a recap of the Triangle's impressive year as a rapidly growing startup hub.
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Get Informed on Connect NC Campaign
The full Connect NC campaign website is live! We encourage you to visit the site, sign up as a volunteer, and share the site with friends. Read a recap of the kickoff event here.
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UNC System President-elect Visits Triangle
Margaret Spellings, president-elect of the University of North Carolina system, met with business and community leaders in the Triangle on Dec. 18. Spellings is touring North Carolina to learn more about our state and the UNC system and build relationships with key leaders before she officially takes office on March 1. Spellings served as U.S. Secretary of Education from 2005 to 2009.
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State of Arts and Culture in Wake County
On Jan. 13, the United Arts Council will present the sixth annual State of Arts and Culture in Wake County. The Chamber is proud to join the Arts Council on the Business Support of the Arts Awards, which recognize Wake County residents and companies who are significant supporters of the arts.
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Economic Development Recap
Find out about new and expanding companies, updates from Wake County municipalities, and more in the recent Wake County Economic Development Recap.
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Deadline Approaching for Small Business Week Awards
The deadline to apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Week Awards is at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11. National Small Business Week has been recognizing the special impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners since 1963.
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10 Tech Trends to Expect in 2016
Design and innovation consultancy Fjord tapped more than 750 of its experts in 19 studios around the world to amass its annual trends compilation.
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Weekly Recap: 7 Things You Should Know

12/18/2015

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Fed Raises Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate on Wednesday from a range of 0 to 0.25 percent to a range of 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent. The rate hike is a small one, but it will affect millions of Americans, including investors, home buyers and savers.
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Hiring Surge Expected in 2016
A surge in hiring could push the U.S. unemployment rate "below 4 percent," something not since 2000 as companies gear up for business growth in 2016, says Duke University in its latest economic forecast.
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The Economic impact of WCPSS
How does the Wake County Public School System impact the local economy? Check out this study from N.C. State University Reynolds Distinguished Professor Michael Walden.
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A Victory 10 Years in the Making
The federal FAST transportation funding act clarifies the high priority corridor routing for the Raleigh-Norfolk corridor via Rocky Mount, Williamston, and Elizabeth City, and formally authorizes the future Interstate designation for the entire corridor from Raleigh to coastal Virginia.
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U.S. Reauthorizes Export-Import Bank
Supporting American jobs by renewing the Export-Import Bank’s authority has been a key priority for the Greater Raleigh Chamber. The recently passed FAST Act reauthorizes the bank’s expired charter until 2019.
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BBC Report: RDU among 10 best U.S. airports
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is one of the 10 favorite U.S. airports for travelers from the U.K., according to a recent BBC report.
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5 Career Lessons from Han Solo
From roguish smuggler to galactic hero, Han Solo has had quite a career. Here are five lessons you can learn from everyone’s favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder.
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Weekly Recap: 8 Things You Should Know

12/11/2015

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Chamber Supports Multimodal Approach in Proposed Wake Transit Plan
Yesterday Wake County officials released the proposed Wake County Transit Plan, built upon recommendations from a broad-based, bi-partisan advisory committee that studied the topic for nearly a year.
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Job Growth in U.S. Exceeds Forecast
The 211,000 increase in payrolls followed a 298,000 gain in October that was bigger than previously estimated, a Labor Department report showed Friday. The median forecast called for a 200,000 advance.
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Triangle’s Hotel Growth Spurt Highlighted
The Triangle's hospitality industry gets a shout-out in trade publication Travel Weekly's "Raleigh-Durham, sharing a hyphen and a hotel growth spurt."
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North Hills Breaks Ground on New Tower
North Hills broke ground Monday morning on a fourth high-rise tower on the east side of Six Forks Road. At completion, it will stand 12 stories tall.
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Startups Announce Big Funding Numbers
In Q1 and Q2 alone, 85 entrepreneurial companies raised nearly $427 million in North Carolina. Within 24 hours, on Dec. 1 and 2, four companies made funding announcements.
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State of Mobility Recap
Nearly 300 regional leaders gathered for the Regional Transportation Alliance’s 14th annual meeting on Dec. 3. Here’s a recap of the event (including the 2015 State of Mobility report and insights from our national keynote speaker Gabe Klein) and an article that appeared in The News & Observer. 
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Chamber Welcomes New Staff
Meet the Chamber’s newest staff members: John Reid Sidebotham, project manager for Wake County Economic Development; Brianne Gill, Small Business and Member Services manager; and Lisa Haun, front office coordinator.
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 3 Tips to Take the Stress Out of Business Planning
https://www.sba.gov/blogs/3-tips-taking-stress-out-business-planning
Business planning doesn’t have to be a stressful experience if you remember these three tips.
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Weekly Recap: 7 Things You Should Know

12/4/2015

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Officials to Unveil Transit Plan Tuesday
Partners and consultants will unveil the recommended Wake County Transit Plan with the public for the first time at an open house from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. We encourage you to attend and share your thoughts!
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Raleigh's Thriving Startup Scene Showcased at Internet Summit
Wake County Economic Development partnered with city of Raleigh to showcase 10 high-growth startups at Internet Summit. The event drew more than 2,500 attendees.
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Winterfest Kicks Off Saturday with Tree Lighting Celebration
The Ipreo Raleigh Winterfest returns to City Plaza on Saturday with the mayor’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration Festival, which includes rides, activities, a performance by American Aquarium, and more!
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Our State Magazine Features City Portrait of Raleigh
Our State magazine, which is circulated to more than 160,000 subscribers, recently highlighted Raleigh in its “City Portrait” section. “The story of Raleigh unfolds on its streets,” the article begins.
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Area Ranks High for Industrial Property Investment
The Raleigh-Durham area is ranked as the ninth-best market for industrial property investment, according to the latest Situs RERC Value vs. Price Index.
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New Raleigh City Leaders Sworn In
Raleigh’s newly elected city councilors were sworn in Monday night. The Chamber looks forward to partnering with our municipal leaders!
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5 Behaviors of the Most Successful Leaders
How you build individual relationships has a huge impact on your entire team’s performance.
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