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Specialties:
Web Design and
Lead Generation
http://www.forsythtech.edu/courses-programs/for-businesses/small-business-center/sbc-team-profiles/
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Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech
LinkedIn Group
now has
1,020 members !!!
One of the current conversations is about
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Meet our
Small Business
Mentor & Presenter
Fay Horwitt
Specialties:
Women's Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Minority Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise
Fay Horwitt understands and counsels to the specific needs of women and minority entrepreneurs. She offers over 20 years of experience and expertise in the areas of startups, marketing, product development, branding, media and marketing. Her work in the local community is dedicated to offering services and creating programming that helps ensure ALL people have equal access, ability, and opportunity to pursue their personal, professional, and financial goals through entrepreneurship..
Join Fay on
Tuesday, October 3
5:30 - 7:00
at The Forsyth Tech
Small Business Center
Syn(HER)gy Night
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Small Business Center
Join our community !!!
Pictures below of Small Business Center events, classes, workshops and community partnerships.
Visit The Small Business Center website for more information about upcoming events.
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Small Business Center Clients:
You will receive a follow up email survey from Small Business Center events and mentoring/counseling sessions.
Please complete and let us know how your experience was with the
Small Business Center.
We appreciate your feedback!
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Black Business Inc. Magazine
Stop by the Small Business Center to pick up the latest issue of Black Business Ink Magazine.
Allan Younger, Director of the Small Business Center, writes a featured Small Business Article each month.
Look for the most recent article about
Click here to view small business articles on the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center website
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We encourage every business owner to commit to ongoing development of their entrepreneurship skills.
We are excited to offer you a "free"
business learning program.
On demand,
24 hours a day,
7 days a week !
To learn more and get started click here:
HP LIFE
- Finance
- Cash Flow
- Marketing
- Operations
- Inventory
- Communications
- Business websites
- Sales Forecasting
- Selling on Line
- Social Media
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Have you heard about our entrepreneurial ecosystem ???
Accelerating momentum in the Innovation Quarter and beyond is aligning the people, talents and energies in our growing innovation community. Each organization seeks to present the primary ways that they can support you.
Several organizations have formed a coalition called the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Forsyth County. We are collaborating in order to better support the small business community.
partners to learn more...
Venture Café W-S
Better Business Bureau
Center for Design Innovation
Center for Creative Economy
City of Winston Salem
Flywheel
Forsyth County Public Library
Forsyth Tech at
Innovation Quarter
Forsyth Tech
Small Business Center
innovate HER
Kernersville
Chamber of Commerce
Lewisville-Clemmons
Chamber of Commerce
Mixxer
Piedmont Angel Network
Salem College
Center for Women in Business
Small Business & Technology Development Center
Wake Forest Innovation
Wake Forest Innovation Quarter
Wake Forest University
School of Business & Entrepreneurship
Winston-Salem
Black Chamber of Commerce
Winston-Salem
Chamber of Commerce
WSSU
The Enterprise Center
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Small
business owners, especially new sole proprietors, can find a wealth of information covering their federal tax responsibilities at the
It is the "Go To"
page
for everything
small business.
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Tax Security
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The NC Community College's Small Business Center Network assists in starting an average of more than 600 businesses each year.
Small Business Centers have an economic impact in 90% of all NC Counties each year, helping to create and retain nearly 3,000 jobs annually.
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Upcoming Events at the
Small Business Center
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Join us at the
Small Business Center as your schedule will allow. SBC events are free but please register to reserve your seat.
Interested persons should register and obtain additional information by clicking here calling 336-757-3810,
by visiting
Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
website
Shortcut to SBC website: goo.gl/hRMVis
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Date: Monday 10/2/17
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
525 @ Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Launch Challenge - Weekly Meeting
This is a regular meeting for persons that have been accepted into the current session of the Launch Challenge. Those interested in future sessions of the program are welcome to attend this event. Each week we will discuss progress toward business launch. We will also discuss tips and opportunities for success.
Speaker: Allan Younger
Co-Sponsor: Emerging Entrepreneur Funds
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Date: Monday 10/2/17
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
525 @ Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Managing A Non-Profit
Are you familiar with the challenges of managing and leading a non-profit organization? Have you considered the primary areas of focus to be efficient and effective in delivering to your community? This seminar details the many aspects of keeping your non-profit organization productive and profitable.
Expected Outcome: Participants will gain basic understanding and overview of Managing a Non-Profit.
Speaker: Calvin Patterson, Earnest Harvest LLC
Co-Sponsor: Winston Salem Chamber of Commerce
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Date: Tuesday 10/3/17
(Networking Education)
We believe that networking is one of the keys to business success. Each meeting we discuss ways to get the most out of networking opportunities. Join the discussion exploring how to best create relationships and promote your business. Establish partnerships with and gain referrals from other business owners committed to growing your business. Please join us when your schedule allows.
Speaker: Kelly Ford
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Date: Tuesday 10/3/17
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
525 @ Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
SYN(HER)GY Night is a powerful monthly gathering for Winston-Salem women entrepreneurs. As women, we know our time is precious. Life moves fast. You don't want to take years to get your business off the ground. Join us this as we continue this three month series focused on Lean Startup, a powerful strategy for planning and launching your venture without writing a traditional, lengthy business plan. As always, we'll approach the topic from the perspective of business and personal development.
Speaker: Fay Horwitt
Co-Sponsor: innovateHER/SYN(HER)GY
We invite you to bring your own food and we will provide soft drinks.
Click here to register!
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Date: Wednesday 10/4/17
Whether you are new or existing small business, a solid plan to manage the customer's journey from sales to service is essential. The practical insights in this 2 hour session will provide each company with a plan to prepare for the next level. The workshop will be interactive with tools and breakout sessions.
Expected Outcome: Participants will be able to design a plan, access their process through the customer's lens, create a journey map, adhere to their promise and know the pain points.
Speaker: Jamonica Hill
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Date: Thursday 10/5/17
Join our conversation about best practices to develop and maintain successful businesses. During this monthly series, past discussions include Credit and Finance, Value Proposition, Partnerships, Professionalism, Productivity, Customer Loyalty, LinkedIn, Marketing Collateral, Business Pitches, Ways to Grow Our Businesses, Networking, Customer Engagement, and Business Research. In addition to finding customers, we must know what is involved in enhancing our relationships. Discussion topics will be based largely upon experiences and interests of the roundtable participants. The purpose of the Small Business Center is "Increasing Business Success" and we will explore ways to do this during each roundtable.
Speaker: Allan Younger
Co-Sponsor: Woodforest National Bank & The Enterprise Center
You are invited to enjoy lunch provided by Woodforest National Bank.
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Date: Thursday 10/5/17
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter
525 Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Venture Café Winston-Salem: Align. Amplify. Accelerate.
Venture Café Winston-Salem helps enhance and accelerate the growth of innovation and entrepreneurship in our city through high-impact programming and events and by creating intentional spaces for individuals and organizations to gather, connect, and build relationships. Venture Café Winston-Salem is a member of a global network, with partner organizations in Boston/Cambridge, Massachusetts;
St. Louis, Missouri; Miami, Florida; and Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Speaker: Karen Barnes and Others
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Nearly 2,000 people have
attended Venture Café
Thursday Gatherings
read current article in the
At Venture Café Winston-Salem's Thursday Gathering, name tags are "the great equalizers."
When people attend the free weekly event held on Thursdays, they get a name tag that includes their name and a number representing how many times they have been to a Thursday Gathering.
"But it doesn't say your title," said Karen Barnes, the nonprofit's executive director. "It doesn't say your organization. It doesn't say your interests. So you can't edit people out and they can't edit you out."
"It encourages everyone to ask, 'Why are you here? What are you all about?'" Barnes said. "We're in the South, so, 'What cranks your tractor?'"
The gatherings offer free mentoring, social connections and programming where people can learn from other people's experiences during panel discussions, hands-on experiences and demonstrations.
Venture Café "seeks to broaden, connect and support the innovation community through public spaces and programs to help anyone with an idea succeed."
Want to go?
What: Thursday Gathering
When: Thursdays 5:00 - 8:00pm
Where: Biotech Place atrium at 575 Patterson Avenue, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, Winston-Salem
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learn, network & startup.
STARTUP WEEKEND @ FLYWHEEL
You will experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you'll meet the very best mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. Your community is here to help you -
register today! The next Techstars Startup Weekend in Winston-Salem
is set to take place on the weekend of November 10th at Flywheel@CDI, 450 Design Ave, in the Innovation Quarter. Techstars Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. http://startupweekend.org/
Flywheel @CDI
450 Design Ave.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For more information and to register visit:
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City of Winston-Salem
Business Training Program
October 17- December 19, 2017
Each Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Free everyone is welcome to attend!
Location: City of Winston-Salem
Bryce A Stuart Building, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Class Schedule
October 17 - Introduction to Starting a Business
October 24 - Financing and Finding Money
November 7 - Writing a Business Plan
November 14 - Legal Considerations
November 21 - Marketing, Advertising and Social Media
November 28 - Accounting & Bookkeeping, Insurance
December 5 - MWBE & Working with the City of W-S
December 12 - Business Plan Contest & Summary
December 19 - Planning & Zoning
For more information and to register visit:
Call 336-747-7474
Email Steven Harrison: stevench@cityofws.org
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Economic and Workforce Development Division
Open House & Career Expo
Discover Your Course
Come see what EWD can do for you!
October 6th from 10:00 - 2:00
Forsyth Tech West Campus
1300 Bolton Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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Emerging Entrepreneur Funds
Launch Challenge
The next application period will begin in December 2017.
The Forsyth Tech challenge is to launch your businesses by the conclusion of the program. You can apply to be one of the 10-20 prospective business owners that will participate in this session of the program. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a financial award to support their business launch.
We are pleased to announce first alliance:
Brandon Branscome
James Cook
Hannah Davis
Dr. Kimberly DeWindt
Kashya Dunlap
Amy Hayes
Calissa Hooper
Ruby Johnson
Chrissy Klunder
Matthew Lankford
Reggie Mack
Yamile McBride
Tan McDougal
Faith McKnight
Stacey Mitchell
Darletris Nelson
Pamela Powers
Monica Ross
Vinita Singh
Pamela Spalding
LaTanya Tyson
Dennis Wiggins
The Launch Challenge will function during
3-4 month periods.
two sessions per year:
January-April
September-December
Participants will be required to participate in at least
five Small Business Center educational events each month.
Some events would be required such as the
Pathway to Success series
Participants will be required to participate in at least three Small Business Center mentoring sessions each month.
Participants will be required to provide weekly reports updating their progress.
Participants will be required to launch or be prepared to launch their business by the end of their session.
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Forsyth Tech Small Business Center
Small Business Startups 2016 - 2017
List of Types of Businesses Assisted:
Financial Literacy
Wine Flights
Self Defense
Personal Technology Services
Therapeutic Medical Apparel
Construction
Leadership Consulting
Business Development Services
Psychology Coaching and Consultation
Online Publisher
Mobile DJ
Small Business Consulting
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Small Business Mentoring
Questions to think about...
- What is your business concept?
- What is your business vision?
- What problem will it solve?
- Who is your competition?
- What do you intend to accomplish with your business?
- What do you intend to accomplish in the session?
- What is your immediate goal?
- What task must be taken to accomplish this goal?
- What resources are needed to accomplish this goal?
- What will you do to prepare for your appointment?
- Dr. Andrea Johnson - Specialties: Financial Management and Business Creation for profit and non-profit
- Angela Wilder - Specialties: Business Pitch, Professionalism & Presentation Skills
- Antonio McCoy - Specialties: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning & Succession Planning
- Audrey Blackburn - Specialties: Accounting, Social Media and Non-profit Startup & Management
- Balint Gaspar - Specialties: Startups & IT Consulting, Financial Management
- Bob Lassiter - Specialties:
Budgets, Business Modeling & Profit/Cash Flow Projections
- Bruce Maxwell - Specialties: Financial Plans and Investor Pitches
- Calvin Patterson - Specialties: Non-Profit and Grant Writing
- Dick Vann - Specialties: Startups, Business Management and Semi comfortable with non-profits
- Eddie Drew - Specialties: Social Media and Marketing
- Fay Horwitt - Specialties: Women's Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Minority Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise
- Jeff Wolfe - Specialties: Startups, Non-profits, and Legal
- Jen Brown - Specialties: Presentation Skills, Personal and Professional Pitch, Networking and Communication Skills
- Jim Blaylock- Specialties: Marketing & Sales -Existing businesses
- Jim Hogan - Specialties: Accounting, Budgeting and Business Plans
- Jody Lohman - Specialties: Reference USA, Resources and data bases
- Joe Crews - Specialty: Warehouse Operations Management
- Jon Mayhugh, Esq. - Specialties: Small Business Legal Consultation, Small Business Financing, Non-Profits
- Monti Beasley - Specialties: Presentation Skills, Retail, and Team Development
- Raina Haque, Esq. - Specialties: Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Contracts Related to Inventions and Creations
- Ray Mitchell - Specialty: Web Design and Lead Generation
- Richard Talbot - Specialties: Business Leadership, Customer Service and Sales
- Robin Weiner - Specialty: Technology
- Ruben Gonzalez -Specialties: Business Plans, Retail, Food Services
- Tiffany Dodson - Specialties: Startups, Marketing & Product Launch
- Tim Dixon - Specialty: Technology
- Tonya Monteiro - Specialties: Business Startup & Strategies
We offer free confidential business mentoring
Whether you need assistance with starting a business, business planning, business growth, problem solving or cash flow management, our business mentors are ready to personally meet with you to discuss your business goals.
You can meet with a
business mentor
to address some specific concerns such as:
- Feasibility and startup
- Business plans
- Funding/Financing options
- Strategic planning
- Marketing & Sales
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Operations
- Social media
- Professionalism
- Nonprofits
- Customer Service
- Technology
or call 336-757-3802. We look forward to assisting you!
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Forsyth County Poverty Study
The sections of the Forsyth County Poverty Study are now published and live on their website.
Links and promotional highlights below.
Family Type Section:
- Single-parent households in Forsyth County are more likely to be in poverty than married-couple households with children.
- More than half of African American households with children are headed by females, a much higher rate than other race/ethnic groups.
- Minority households (Hispanic/Latino households in particular) have higher poverty rate than White, non-Hispanic residents regardless of family type, which suggests that family type is not the only factor contributing to racial disparities in poverty.
Income Insufficiency Section:
Immigration Section:
https://www.forsythfutures.org/stories/s/Forsyth-Futures-Poverty-Study-Industry/6yqx-3xd5/
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A Special Thank You to our Co-Sponsors of The Small Business Center Monthly Events
Flywheel
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Minister's Conference of North Carolina
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Winston-Salem
Urban League
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Kernersville Chamber of Commerce
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Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
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WSSU
The Enterprise Center
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Lewisville - Clemmons Chamber of Commerce
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Winston-Salem Black Chamber of Commerce
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Hispanic League
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Reviews of the Small Business Center
One of the best ways to say thank you when you receive incredible value from a business or organization is to share your experience ON THE INTERNET with other business owners in need of resources that are looking for a trusted authority to turn to.
Please take about five minutes to give us a review.
This is your opportunity to say thank you to the SBC in a big way.
Please take about five minutes to give us a review.
This is your opportunity to say thank you to the SBC in a big way.
Please take about five minutes to give us a review.
This is your opportunity to say thank you to the SBC in a big way.
"The Small Business Center is helping me realize and live my dream of entrepreneurship. The classes, have helped me understand the importance of social media and marketing strategies to steer my business into the virtual market place and the next level. The one on one counseling, has been such a help; mentoring me, as I strive to make my business self-sufficient and productive.
Everything that my fledgling company has accomplished would not have been possible without the support and assistance which I have received from the Small Business Center."
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Do you want to have your business spotlighted in our weekly newsletter?
Send us an email:
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Learn more about Allan Younger: Small Business Advocate in the Community. Click here
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Small Business Client - Dashboard Tips
Did you know you can review the small business center events that you have taken or have
registered for?
- Go to the Small Business Center website
- http://www.forsythtech.edu/courses-programs/for-businesses/small-business-center/
- Click on Events tab
- On the Events page - scroll to the bottom of the page and select client sign in
- Please sign in with your password or email address (follow instructions)
- You will be taken to your client dashboard
- On My Profile tab - you can set or change password if needed
- History will show counseling and events attended
- Welcome page - on bottom of page click on Find Other Events/ Workshops to view and register for additional small business events
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Small Business Resource Center
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 & Friday 8:30 - 2:30
The Small Business Resource Center provides conference tables, computers, printers, reference books and materials for our Small Business Clients to use to grow their businesses. Over 60 times each month, our clients use the Resource Center. Some even consider it their business office. Forsyth Tech Small Business Center @ Innovation Quarter 525 Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-757-3801 |
| Interested in Additional SBC Information Click here to Visit SBC Website You will be able to:
- View complete SBC Free Event descriptions, dates and details
- Register for upcoming events and online training
- Register for Free Appointment with a Business Mentor
- Obtain information and resources that may be helpful to you
- Join our LinkedIn discussion group
- Phone: 336-757-3810
- Email: sbc@forsythtech.edu
- Register On-line www.forsythtech.edu
- (Type Small Business Center on search line)
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"Due to construction in our parking lot, please contact us if you need assistance."
or directions listed below:
Parking Lot P5 Address:
620 N Research Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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Parking for the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center will be in P5 parking lot (620 N Research Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27101)
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P5 parking lot is off of Research Parkway or 7th Street
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Research Parkway can be accessed off either 5th or 7th Street.
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If you need special assistance or additional information, please let us know 336-757-3810.
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There is a gate and intercom button system at both gates.
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Inform security that you are coming to Forsyth Tech.
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From Parking Lot P5 walk up the ramp, turn to your left and enter the last set of doors.
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If after hours, use the intercom button system.
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You can walk up the stairs or take the elevator to the lobby on the second floor.
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Forsyth Tech SBC at Innovation Quarter will be to your left.
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Forsyth Tech Small Business Center at Innovation Quarter
Location: 525 @ Vine Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Parking: 620 N Research Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone:
336-757-3810
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