 First Friday Networking Group - May 4th
May 4th, 2012 (7:30-8:30 AM) First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals ... Read More >> RSVP Mother's Day Expo
May 5th, 2012 (9am-3pm) Mother's Day Expo's focus is simple - to celebrate moms and provide their loved ones with amazing gift options just in time for Mother's Day. Guests also enjoy exclusive shopping, spa, wine tastings, fashion show, comedy show, Kidz Korner, giveaways ... Read More >> RSVP  EGCOC Education Seminar- Importance of Blogging-May 9, 2012
May 9th, 2012 (11:30am to 12:30pm) Join us for a brown bag lunch seminar. Conference room of East Granby Public Library, 11:30-12:30 pm. Seminars are free, but RSVP required.
Melien Lavoie will discuss the importance of blogging and look at the progress of ... Read More >> RSVP  WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
May 15th, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >> EGCOC Education Series- Easy Free Websites-May 16, 2012
May 16th, 2012 (11:30am to 12:30pm) Join us for a brown bag lunch seminar. Conference room of East Granby Public Library, 11:30-12:30 pm. Seminars are free, but RSVP required.
Melien Lavoie will talk about the conventional websites of the past and look at ... Read More >> RSVP  WLCC TVCA BAH at Bradley International Airport
May 17th, 2012 (5:30-7:30) WLCC TVCA BAH at Bradley International Airport.
Join us for tours of the airport,
Refreshments,
Business Expo,
and much more.
Event to be held at the newly renovated Sheraton Bradley hotel.
Free to members of the TVCA chambers.
Don't miss this fabulous event!
... Read More >> RSVP GCOC May BAH - Hop Meadow Country Club & Sustainable Health and Wellness
May 22nd, 2012 (5:30-7:30) Join the Chamber of Commerce on May 22nd for a Business After Hours networking event at Hop Meadow Country Club.
Event sponsored by Hop Meadow Country Club and Sustainbable Health and Wellness.
Event includes networking, food by Hop Meadow Country Club door ... Read More >> RSVP New England Bank- Free Home Buyers Seminar
May 23rd, 2012 (5:30) Free Education seminar! Learn abut the Home Buying process from start to finish. Comfort Inn. 141 Prospect Road. East Windsor RSVP to Denise Oilivieri at 860.623-3410 ... Read More >> First Friday Networking Group - June
June 1st, 2012 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM) First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals and testimonials.
June's First ... Read More >> RSVP Connecticut's 1st Annual Electric Car Community Days
June 1st, 2012 (10:00am to 2:00pm) What's up with Plug -in electric cars?
Connecticuts utility companies, along with the state's Clean Cities Coalition. are helping customers and communities learn about the potential benefits of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner, lower-cost transportation alternative.
Informational events will take ... Read More >> Kibble-n-Stuff 6 month celebration
June 2nd, 2012 (10am-4pm) To commemorate six months in business, Kibble-n-Stuff is celebrating on Saturday, June 2 at the store in Dexter Plaza, Rt 159 in Windsor Locks. Cathie Bard of Cameredi Photography will be taking pet portraits. For a $10 donation to Friends ... Read More >> Granby Chamber of Commerce "First Wednesday" Free Lunch Education Seminar
June 6th, 2012 (12:00pm-1:00pm) Granby Chamber of Commerce "First Wednesday" Free Lunch Education Seminar held at Good Life Grill Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Mike Myers Director of The Hartford CHET Advisor 529 Program will speak about the benefits of this program.
... Read More >> RSVP  Suffield TVCA Event at Suffield Country Club
June 7th, 2012 (5:30 PM) Join us for networking, food and refreshments.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 5:30 pm
Suffield Country Club
341 North Main Street
Suffield, CT
Stan McLennan, PGA Pro will be present giving driving demos and a foursome of golf will be raffled off.
Don't miss out ... Read More >> RSVP CT Business Expo 2012
June 7th, 2012 (9:00am-5:00pm) The CT Business Expo is a great way to meet and network with other business professionals:
Visit us in booth #403
• Start your day at the popular Business Champions breakfast honoring the area’s fastest growing private companies in the ... Read More >> Taste of Granby 2012
June 8th, 2012 (5:30-8:30)
Friday, June 8th, Granby Chamber of Commerce hosts a celebration of the local food, beverages and entertainment. Silent and Live Auction.
Taste food and beverages from local restaurants and liquor stores, enjoy live music, participate in silent auction and ... Read More >> RSVP Chariots of hope 11th Annual Golf Tournament
June 12th, 2012 Country Club of Avon, 160 Country Club Road, Avon. This annual event supports the Chariots of Hope's mission. Please consider golfing! You may contact us by email or by mail at Chariots of Hope, Main Office, 45 Barber Pond Road, ... Read More >> RSVP Windsor/Windsor Locks East Granby Rotary Golfing tournament
June 18th, 2012 (10:30 a.m. Registration Shotgun event) The Windsor/Windsor Locks and East Granby annual Golf tournament this year is at Oak Ridge Golf Club, Feeding Hills Agawam MA. This event is co-hosted by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. For Information and registration please call 860-688-9086 or ... Read More >> WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
June 19th, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >> 1000 Wheels Day & Ride for Hope
June 22nd, 2012 (10:00am-2:00pm) Chariots of Hope will hold its annual 1000 Wheels Day from 10-2. Representatives from Chariots of Hope and the Connecticut State Police will be collecting unused wheelchairs and cash donations at all the Connecticut State Police barracks across the state. ... Read More >> RSVP Bickford Health Care Center Annual Car Wash & Hot Dog Sale
June 22nd, 2012 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Bickford Health Care Center is holding a Car Wash & Hot Dog Sale to benefit the habitat of their health care center. The cost is only $5 per car. Stop by anytime between 10am and 3pm at 14 Main St., ... Read More >> Bickford Annual Tag & Craft Sales
July 14th, 2012 (8:30-2:00) We will be holding our annual Tag & Craft Sale on Saturday, July 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The rain date will be Saturday, July 28. Tables are available to rent for $15 to sell items and crafts.
Hamburgers, ... Read More >> Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
July 17th, 2012 (8:00am to 9:00am) Please join us at Gathering Place for July's WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting. ... Read More >> Changes In Latitudes at Babb's Park
August 12th, 2012 (2:00 PM) The Nelson W. Babb, Jr. Summer Concert Series presents Changes in Latitudes at Babb's Park, 433 Babb's Road, West Suffield, CT on Sunday August 12, 2-5 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the breeze off the ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 19th, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 20th, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >> WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
August 21st, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 21st, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 22nd, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 23rd, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 24th, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >> Tax Free Week
August 25th, 2012 During this third week of August, individual items of clothing and footwear that costs less than $300.00 are completely exempt from state sales tax. ... Read More >>  East Windsor Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
September 6th, 2012 Please join East Windsor Chamber of Commerce for a Special "Business After Hours" as they celebrate 65 Years of Southern Auto Auction being an important part of the East Windsor Community and region.
161 South Main Street (Route 5)
East Windsor, CT ... Read More >> First Friday Networking Group - September
September 7th, 2012 (7:30-8:30 AM) First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals ... Read More >> RSVP Windsor Locks Women's Club-Jewell Scrap
September 7th, 2012 (6:30pm-11:00pm) Hyatt House, 200 Corporate Drive, Windsor. Bring your "crafts of choice" to work on for an evening of friends and fun. $10 for a table to work on. All proceeds go the Windsor Locks, South Street School Camp Jewell ... Read More >> WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
September 18th, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >> Windsor Locks Women's Club Meeting-GFWC
September 18th, 2012 (7:00pm) Windsor Locks Congregational Church 8 Main Street WL. This is the first meeting for the Windsor Locks Women's Club. Come see what the club has planned for the year ahead. We will have a guest speaker GFWC/CT President Nancy ... Read More >> Granby Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Granby
September 22nd, 2012 Celebrate Granby is a community event that is held each year at Salmon Brook Park in Granby. The event features local businesses showcasing their products and services; restaurants and organizations selling food and beverages; non-profits providing information and crafters ... Read More >> RSVP WLCOC Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Gathering Ground
September 25th, 2012 (7:30am-9:30am) Please Join the Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceramony to honor thier newest member Gathering Ground. Owner Angelo D'Aleo and chef Tom Kupec will be serving a breakfast buffet to chamber members and friends from 7:30am-9:30am ... Read More >> GCOC Education Series-More bang for your buck-Marketing Return on Investment
October 3rd, 2012 (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Join us for lunch and a seminar. Conference room of Edward Jones, Bank Street (next to Geisslers) 12:00-1:00 pm. Seminars are free, but RSVP required.
Rose Stone owner of Hurricane Promotions will be presenting "Getting More Bang For Your Buck" Marketing ... Read More >> RSVP First Friday Networking Group - October
October 5th, 2012 (7:30-8:30 AM)
First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals and testimonials.
Bring your ... Read More >> RSVP U.S. Senate Candidate Luncheon
October 8th, 2012 (11:30-1:00 PM)
Congressman Chris Murphy, the Democratic Candidate for the U. S. Senate, to speak to interested members of our organizations on Monday, October 8th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Hartford Club, 46 Prospect Street, directions attached. The luncheon ... Read More >> RSVP VFW Ladies Auxiliry Indoor Tag & Bake Sale
October 13th, 2012 (9am - 3pm) VFW Ladies Auxiliary Smalley Brothers Post 6123 Fairview St., Windsor Locks Indoor Tag & Bake Sale October 13th 9-3pm Table to Rent $20 Call: Cheryl Costello-Pelkey 860-463-5832 ... Read More >> Windsor Locks Annual October Festival
October 14th, 2012 (11am to 3:00pm)
Windsor Locks Annual October Festival will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Noden Reed Park. Highlights will feature a food, crafts, vendors, free pony rides & activities for kids, pumpkins, live music ... Read More >> GCOC Business After Hours - TVCA October Event
October 16th, 2012 (5:30-7:30)
Join the Chamber of Commerce on October 16th for a TVCA Business After Hours networking event. Event includes networking, business expo, door prizes, and fun!
Manitook Camp, Granby, CT
Sponsored by MLKBR and Katering by Karen
... Read More >> RSVP WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
October 16th, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >>  Windsor Busines After Hours
October 17th, 2012 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce October "Business After Hours" networking event will be hosted by LCN Kitchen and Bath located at 1695 Poquonock Avenue in Windsor on Wednesday, October 17th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. As an attendee, you will ... Read More >> RSVP Spring Street & Windsor Locks Chamber BAH
October 18th, 2012 (5:30-7:30PM)
The Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce and BNI, Enfield-Business On the Border has scheduled a Business After Hours for Thursday, October 18, 2012. The event is hosted at Spring Street Service Center, 436 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT. This will ... Read More >> Funraiser for The American Heart Association at the Good Life Grill featuring Park Lane Jewelry
October 19th, 2012 (6:00pm-9:00pm)
You are invited to a fundraiser to benefit The American Heart Association. Come in and see the new Park Lane Jewelry as seen on E-Entertainment Network. 50% of the proceeeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Donations also ... Read More >> First Friday Networking Group at Good Life Grill
November 2nd, 2012 (7:30am to 8:30am)
First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals and testimonials.
Bring your ... Read More >> RSVP GCOC November Education Series "Act Now! How to Tap Into All 3 Types of Action to Easily Achieve Every Goal You Set"
November 7th, 2012 (12:00pm-1:00pm)
Join us for lunch and a seminar. Conference room of Edward Jones, Bank Street (next to Geisslers) 12:00-1:00 pm. Seminars are free, but RSVP required.
Pete Winiarski, President and Founder of Win Enterprises, LLC will present "Act Now! How to Tap ... Read More >> RSVP Rotary Club Annual Poinsettia Sale
November 19th, 2012
The annual Windsor/ Windsor Locks/East Granby Rotary Poinsettia Plant sale is now underway. If you would like to order some of these beautiful plants send email to pbejn2@cox.net and we will get you information and an order form.
... Read More >> WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
November 20th, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >> Request for RFP - Bradley Regional Chamber Administrator
November 21st, 2012
The Bradley Regional Chamber of Comerce is requesting potential administrators and executive directors to apply for the Administrator position via RFP process.
RFP's are due November 21st by 5PM. Send final RFPs to Eileen eileen@myexpertauto.com
From: The East Granby Chamber of Commerce & ... Read More >> First Friday Networking Group - December
December 7th, 2012 (7:30-8:30 AM)
First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals and testimonials.
Bring your ... Read More >> East Granby & Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Holiday Party
December 13th, 2012 (5:30-7:00pm)
East Granby & Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Holiday Party. Thursday, December 13, 2012 5:30-7:00pm at Shade Bar and Grill/Doubletree Hotel 16 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks CT.
Join us for refreshments, door prizes and celebrating the kickoff of ... Read More >> RSVP WLCOC Board of Directors Meeting
December 18th, 2012 (8:00am-9:00am) Come join the Windsor Locks Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office. ... Read More >> First Friday Networking Group - January 2013
January 4th, 2013 (7:30-8:30 AM)
First Friday Networking Group is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way to meet other local business owners. The meetings offer opportunities for sharing information about your business, as well as referrals and testimonials.
Bring your ... Read More >> RSVP Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
January 15th, 2013 (8:00-9:00am)
Come join the Bradley Regional Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office.
... Read More >> Windsor Chamber of Commerce BAH
January 16th, 2013 (5:30)
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be hosted by DoubleTree Hotel Bradley International Airport located at 16 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy refreshments, a raffle and networking with other Chamber ... Read More >> RSVP First Friday Networking Group - February
February 1st, 2013 (7:30 - 8:30 AM)
Join us on the 1st Friday of every month for a free networking group...
First Friday Networking Group
First Friday Breakfast Networking Group held at Good Life Grill Granby is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way ... Read More >> RSVP Bradley Regional Chamber TVCA Event at NEAM
February 7th, 2013 (5:00-7:00pm)
Please join the Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce and the TVCA on February 7, 2013 for the annual business after hours at the New England Air Musuem. This event should not be missed! Free tours, business expo, Taste of East ... Read More >> RSVP Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
February 19th, 2013 (8:00-9:00am)
Come join the Bradley Regional Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office.
... Read More >> First Friday Networking Group - March
March 1st, 2013 (7:30-8:30)
Join us on the 1st Friday of every month for a free networking group...
First Friday Networking Group
First Friday Breakfast Networking Group held at Good Life Grill Granby is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way ... Read More >> RSVP Elegant, LLC Open House
March 1st, 2013 (4:00pm-8:00pm)
~Introducing~
Elegant will open on March 1, 2012 from: 4:00 to 8:00 PM. We would like to Invite YOU to our OPEN HOUSE to explore the services we will be offering to Adolescents & Adults in the Hartford, Connecticut area.
448 Spring ... Read More >> Property Tax Hearing
March 4th, 2013 (10:30 AM)
A public hearing on the governor's proposal will be held on Monday, March 4, 10:30 a.m., Room 2E, Legislative Office Building, Hartford. Sign-up for the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee hearing will begin at 8:30 A.M. next to the up ... Read More >> GCOC Education Luncheon - Small Business Computing
March 6th, 2013 (12:00-1:00 PM)
Avi Smith-Rapaport (We Care Computers)
Subject - Small business computing, use of cloud and other technologies to give “big business” image to small businesses.
Lunch included.
Free to Granby Chamber Members, $10. for non-members
SEMINAR OVERVIEW
Quick and easy tips to excel in business with ... Read More >> RSVP  Connecticut Health Council - The Politics of Health Policy
March 8th, 2013 (7:30-9:00 AM)
Founder and president of Rasmussen Reports, Scott Rasmussen is a political analyst, author, public speaker and independent public opinion pollster. He became a New York Times bestselling author in 2012 with his book The People’s Money. Rasmussen provides public opinion ... Read More >> RSVP State budget forum at the Enfield Town Hall's Council Chambers
March 11th, 2013 (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
On Monday, March 11, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney and I will hold a state budget forum at the Enfield Town Hall's Council Chambers.
The meeting, which is open to the public, will run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Monday ... Read More >> Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
March 19th, 2013 (8:00-9:00am)
Come join the Bradley Regional Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office.
... Read More >> Windsor Chamber TVCA Business After Hours
March 20th, 2013 (5:30 pm)
The Windsor Chamber of Commerce TVCA Business after Hours on March 20 will be hosted by IZOTE Southwest Grill located at 697 Poquonock Avenue from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Enjoy refreshments, a raffle and networking with Chamber members from ... Read More >> RSVP First National Bank of Suffield Business After Hours
March 27th, 2013 (5:00pm-7:00pm)
East Windsor Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Business After Hours hosted by the First National Bank of Suffield, Wednesday March 27, 2013 from 5:00-7:00pm. Join us for networking, prizes and food catered by Good Life Grill.
... Read More >> GCOC Education Series - Website Branding: Why Hire A Professional Photographer
April 3rd, 2013 (12:00-1:00)
Website Branding: Why Hire A Professional Photographer
The face of your business is the first thing would-be clients see in the marketplace. First impressions, made in seconds, determine how your offering is qualified. Is your branding message where you want it ... Read More >> RSVP First Friday Networking Group - April
April 5th, 2013 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM)
Join us on the 1st Friday of every month for a free networking group...
First Friday Networking Group
First Friday Breakfast Networking Group held at Good Life Grill Granby is a Business to Business networking and connections group is a great way ... Read More >> RSVP Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
April 16th, 2013 (8:00-9:00am)
Come join the Bradley Regional Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office.
... Read More >> GCOC First Friday Networking Group - May
May 3rd, 2013 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM)
Join us on the 1st Friday of every month for a free networking group...
First Friday Networking Group
First Friday Breakfast Networking Group held at Good Life Grill Granby is a Business to Business networking and connections group. It is a great ... Read More >> RSVP Suffield TVCA Event at Phelps-Hatheway House
May 7th, 2013 (5:30 to 7:00 pm)
Join us for tours of the historic 18th century Phelps-Hatheway House and meet representatives from Golden Gavel who will be present to appraise your collectibles and antiques.
- Bring up to 2 items for evaluation, cost is $5
- Don't forget your business card, there ... Read More >> Public Policy Event
May 14th, 2013 (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Please join us for our annual Government Reception scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Old Judiciary Room at the Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. The cost of the event is $45.00 and ... Read More >> RSVP GRANBY CHAMBER EDUCATION SERIES / Website Branding: Why Hire A Professional Photography Sponsored by Morgan Stanley
May 16th, 2013 (6:00PM - 7:30PM)
Back by Popular Demand! April's Granby Education Seminar, Website Branding: Why Hire A Professional Photographer.
The face of your business is the first thing would-be clients see in the marketplace. First impressions, made in seconds, determine how your offering is ... Read More >> GCOC BAH Networking Event - Salmon Brook Historical Society, Carmon Funeral Homes & Center Spirit Shop
May 21st, 2013 (5:30-7:30 PM)
BAH Event to be held at the Salmon Brook Historical Society and co-sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes & Center Spirit Shop.
With a great venue, food and drink and a dynamic group of members, we invite you to join us for an ... Read More >> RSVP Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
May 28th, 2013 (8:00-9:00am)
Come join the Bradley Regional Chamber Executive Board and Directors each month on the 3rd Tuesday at Carillo Insurance office.
... Read More >> Public Policy Event
May 30th, 2013 (7:30am-10:00am)
The New England Council, the Alliance, and the seven other Metro Chambers will host a second forum with our two U.S. Senators on Thursday, May 30th. The forum will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at The Society ... Read More >> RSVP
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