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SUMMARY:Small Business Entrepreneurship Summit
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many businesses to adapt as quickly as possible to a new normal. Understanding this challenge\, the National Urban League is partnering with leaders across a diverse set of industries to provide guidance on how to retool\, rebuild\, and rebrand in a COVID-19 world. \nFeatured will be our own Klassi Duncan\, Vice President of our Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation! \nRegister at: https://nationalurbanleague.salsalabs.org/small-business-entrepreneurship-summit-ng/index.html \nFor the virtual networking cocktail hour\, you must have a Zoom to attend. You can register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldu2srj4tEtwMrQYjTIZcJCE7OJkWMwfO
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/small-business-entrepreneurship-summit/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020802
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SUMMARY:Veterans Small Business Resources Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to host its 2020 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit in celebration of veterans entrepreneurship\, and as an extension of National Veterans Small Business Week (November 2-6). This year’s event will take place on Friday\, November 6\, 10:00am-12:00pm\, and will be hosted online. \n\n\nDuring this event\, we will shine a light on veteran’s entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veterans and their spouses to start and grow their businesses. This year’s event is sponsored by AARP Louisiana\, and hosted in association with the Small Business Administration\, Louisiana District Office\, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University\, and Louisiana Economic Development.  \nThe Urban League of Louisiana is proud to announce Joey Strickland\, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs\, as our special guest speaker. \nJoey Strickland was appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs by Governor John Bel Edwards on Jan. 13\, 2016. In this position\, he is responsible for overseeing five Veterans Homes\, four State Veterans Cemeteries\, the department’s Parish Service Offices\, the Administrative\, Contact Assistance\, and Claims Divisions\, the Military Family Assistance Fund\, the Veterans Honor Medal Program\, and a myriad of outreach initiatives for Veterans Service Organizations\, our homeless\, incarcerated\, and women Veterans. \nOther speakers include: \n\nTroy Broussard\, Associate State Director-Advocacy & Outreach\, AARP-Louisiana\nMark Scott\, Director\, Veterans Business Outreach Center\, Mississippi State University\nJo Ann Lawrence\, Deputy District Director\, SBA Louisiana District Office – SBA Programs\nStephanie Hartman\, Director\, Small Business Services\, Louisiana Economic Development\, Louisiana Veterans First Initiative\nChristina Dayries\, Assistant Deputy Director\, Grants and Administration\, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness\nColleen Broussard-Perry\, Procurement Counselor\, Louisiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center\, University of Louisiana at Lafayette\n\nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however registration is required. Veterans\, their spouses\, and the general public are welcomed to attend. \nRegister here.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2020vetsummit/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020802
CREATED:20200918T163639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T163639Z
UID:95113-1600866000-1600869600@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Information Session Louisiana Main Street Recovery Grant Program for Small Businesses with State Treasurer John M. Schroder
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URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/information-session-louisiana-main-street-recovery-grant-program-for-small-businesses-with-state-treasurer-john-m-schroder/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200814T180937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T221232Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-Grants Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 14\, 12:00pm-1:00pm CT\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8507566186302074896 \nMayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge\, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses\, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time\, micro-grants of $2\,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent\, utilities\, inventory\, accounts payable\, fixed costs\, employee wages and benefits. \nDuring this session\, potential applicants will learn more about the program’s eligibility requirements and the application process. \nThis program is activated by the CARES Act through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program with an additional infusion of funding from Investar Bank. This program is being administered by the Urban League of Louisiana.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/resilient-restart-ebr-small-business-micro-grants-program-information-session-4/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200814T180820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T221736Z
UID:94406-1598875200-1598878800@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-Grants Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 31\, 12:00pm-1:00pm CT\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8576302155712420112 \nMayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge\, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses\, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time\, micro-grants of $2\,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent\, utilities\, inventory\, accounts payable\, fixed costs\, employee wages and benefits.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/resilient-restart-ebr-small-business-micro-grants-program-information-session-3/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200814T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T221615Z
UID:94404-1598270400-1598274000@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-Grants Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 24\, 12:00pm-1:00pm CT\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4772477907747035664 \nMayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge\, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses\, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time\, micro-grants of $2\,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent\, utilities\, inventory\, accounts payable\, fixed costs\, employee wages and benefits.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/resilient-restart-ebr-small-business-micro-grants-program-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200814T181230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T221443Z
UID:94411-1597917600-1597923000@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Re-Charge Your Business: Building a Scalable\, Agile\, and Resilient Minority-owned Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The current health and social crises that are crippling the US have had a profound impact on small\, minority-owned firms in our most vulnerable communities. While businesses seek to obtain critical resources such as emergency funding to survive during these crises\, the need for minority-owned businesses to reconsider “what” business they should be doing and “how” they should be doing business is of the utmost importance. \nNow\, more than ever\, small businesses have an opportunity to re-imagine\, re-position\, and re-charge their business models and operations towards becoming more scalable\, agile\, and resilient. \nDuring this session\, Klassi Duncan\, Vice President\, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation\, Urban League of Louisiana\, will provide insights and considerations on how to develop a strategy and plan of action to build operational leverage\, flexibility\, and sustainability. Participants will learn:\n• What scalability means related to growth and operational\ncapacity\n• Best practices for evaluating new business models and revenue streams that are responsive to changing market needs\n• Considerations for new and improved processes and technology\n• Insights on how to reorganize one’s business support model\, including employees\, suppliers\, consultants\, mentors\, accountability partners\, etc.\n• How to best integrate risk management and continuous improvement strategies to increase organizational resilience \nPlease join the National Urban League and the Minority Business Development Agency on Thursday\, August 20\, 10:00-11:30am\, for this special call to action for minority-owned small businesses. \nRegister Here! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5349111283425029644
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/re-charge-your-business-building-a-scalable-agile-and-resilient-minority-owned-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200814T181445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T181445Z
UID:94414-1597744800-1597752000@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement + DBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:Please register for “LADOTD: Developing an Effective Capabilities Statement + DBE Certification” by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3502714600421273356. \nWith an increase in the number of viable contractors available to support public and private projects\, contracting across the region is now more competitive than ever. However\, the critical factors are the same. Procurement leads need to understand your capabilities\, your value proposition\, cost competitiveness\, and how well you have performed on previous projects. \nAs a contractor\, whether you are providing labor\, materials\, or professional services\, your capability statement serves as your business card and should set your apart from your competitors. It is a tool that will show potential clients how your achievements\, core competencies\, certifications\, financial health\, and experience will create value for their projects. \nJoin us to learn the key components of a capabilities statement and to get guidance on crafting these elements to fit your business model and offerings. This session will also include an overview of the LAUCP DBE Certification including eligibility requirements and the application process. \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar\, however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3502714600421273356.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/ladotd-developing-an-effective-capabilities-statement-dbe-certification/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200814T180358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T221042Z
UID:94402-1597665600-1597669200@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-Grants Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the City of Baton Rouge\, East Baton Rouge Parish recognize the challenges that local businesses are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the short-term financial needs of microenterprises and small businesses\, the Resilient Restart EBR: Small Business Micro-grants Program offers one-time\, micro-grants of $2\,500 to eligible entities that have been impacted by COVID-19. Recipients may use these funds for rent\, utilities\, inventory\, accounts payable\, fixed costs\, employee wages and benefits. \nMonday\, August 17\, 12:00pm-1:00pm CT\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2404539979354681360
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/resilient-restart-ebr-small-business-micro-grants-program-information-session/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200624T212852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T212852Z
UID:93462-1595930400-1595937600@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Winning Proposal\, CMAR\, DBE Certification
DESCRIPTION:Construction firms understand that hard work has to happen before a single shovel ever hits the ground during the continuous construction-bid-proposal process.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/developing-a-winning-proposal-cmar-dbe-certification/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CRC,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200703T152910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T152910Z
UID:93502-1594299600-1594305000@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Work and Creating Wealth in Minority Communities
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, local national thought leaders will provide insights and recommendations on preparing minorities for the future of work with automation and closing the wealth gap in America between minority and non-minority communities. Panelists will share historical and current legislation and practices that have created the skills gap and the wealth gap in America\, and recommendations for how communities of color can work to advocate for and create sustainable enterprises that create value for these communities. This session will also examine the economic\, political and cultural implications that create positive outcomes or those that hinder progress in our communities.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/the-future-of-work-and-creating-wealth-in-minority-communities/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CRC,WBRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200612T162215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T162215Z
UID:93086-1593424800-1593432000@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Public Relations for Entrepreneurs\, Session 3 of 3: Online Reputation Management
DESCRIPTION:A company’s digital footprint is as important to their branding strategy as other traditional branding efforts. With millions of potential customers online every day\, businesses that ignore or discount their online reputation often find their name and brand trust in need of repair. Understanding digital review platforms like Yelp\, Google Business\, and Glassdoor can help businesses to maintain a positive online reputation during and after the COVID-19 crisis. \nDuring this session\, business leaders will learn about online review platforms like Yelp\, Google Business\, and Glassdoor and their significance to maintaining a trusted brand strategy during the COVID-19 crisis. Statistical data will be examined to illustrate the importance of effective online reputation monitoring\, connecting with customers on digital platforms and earning positive reviews. \nIn order to attend\, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification\, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. \nTo become a Certified SEBD\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. \nIf you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/webinar-public-relations-for-entrepreneurs-session-3-of-3-online-reputation-management/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General,WBRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200624T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T212603Z
UID:93450-1593165600-1593172800@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Construction Law Academy: What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 of 3: Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements.  It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction are aware of and are in compliance with employment laws that are relevant to the industry.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-academy-what-contractors-need-to-know-about-employment-law/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CRC,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200624T195758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T195823Z
UID:93447-1593097200-1593102600@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself from Covid-19 in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, small business owners and their employees will learn the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\, as well as\, how to clean and disinfect the workplace to limit the spread of COVID-19.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/protecting-yourself-from-covid-19-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200624T195435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T195435Z
UID:93444-1593090000-1593095400@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:SBA EIDL Updates and PPP Loan Forgiveness Requirements
DESCRIPTION:To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits\, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. In addition\, the Paycheck Protection Program is still available to eligible small businesses through June 30.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/sba-eidl-updates-and-ppp-loan-forgiveness-requirements/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200612T161822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T161932Z
UID:93083-1592820000-1592827200@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Public Relations for Entrepreneurs\, Session 2 of 3: Using PR Tools to Build Brand Trust\, Loyalty\, and Credibility during a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Implementing effective social media\, email marketing\, crisis communique and media engagement strategies are essential to building trust as well as business retention and sustainability during an economic crisis. Utilizing traditional PR tools such as news stories and press releases coupled with 21st century tools like social media\, e-newsletters\, podcasts/webinars and virtual speaking engagements are a great way to maintain a long-term branding strategy. \nDuring this session\, business leaders will view actual news stories\, press releases\, social media posts and e-newsletters to properly illustrate how to best approach brand strategy development during a crisis. Business leaders will have the opportunity to create a social media post promoting their product or service that takes into consideration the sensitivities of the times. \nIn order to attend\, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification\, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. \nTo become a Certified SEBD\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. \nIf you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/webinar-public-relations-for-entrepreneurs-session-2-of-3-using-pr-tools-to-build-brand-trust-loyalty-and-credibility-during-a-crisis/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General,WBRC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200610T044648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T051946Z
UID:92995-1592215200-1592222400@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Public Relations for Entrepreneurs\, Session 1 of 3: Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:Public Relations for Entrepreneurs\, Session 1 of 3: Crisis Management – What Entrepreneurs Should be Doing Now to Reignite Their Brand \nEffective brand management during a global crisis is critical to ensuring resiliency and brand trust during business slowdowns or temporary closures. However\, due to the abrupt and extensive impact the current crisis has had on day-to-day business activities\, business leaders must be prepared to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders new branding or marketing strategies or pivot existing strategies to meet customer needs. \nDuring this session\, business leaders will hear an overview of the principles of public relations\, crisis management and reputation management as it pertains to the current health and economic crisis. Leaders will receive an overview of how to reposition their brand without hurting or hindering long-term business growth. \nIn order to attend\, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification\, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. \nTo become a Certified SEBD\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. \nIf you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/public-relations-for-entrepreneurs-session-1-of-3-crisis-management/
CATEGORIES:CEI,WBRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020803
CREATED:20200610T004036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T192043Z
UID:92992-1591783200-1591790400@urbanleaguela.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Law Academy\, Session 2:  Increasing Capacity through Partnering Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Session Presenter:\nFrank W. Johnson\, III\, MPA – Senior Business Advisor and Contractor Specialist\, ULLA \nDuring this session\, the presenter will provide insights into the dynamics of partnering agreements\, as well as the specific types of partnering agreements\, which include joint ventures and mentor-protege relationships. Attendees will walk away with new perspectives on risk mitigation\, including the key elements of a partnering contract that must be considered. \nIn order to attend\, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification\, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements. To become a Certified SEBD\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/SEBDCertify. \nIf you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/construction-law-academy-session-2-increasing-capacity-through-partnering-agreements/
CATEGORIES:CEI,CRC,ULLA General
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