Events
| Thu, January 7 |
Get Moving Middleton |
| 7:30 am |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1801 Deming Way, Middleton |
| GMM is the monthly breakfast meeting of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce. Informational and fun, lots of great networking. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.middletonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Van Nutt 608-827-5797 chamber@middletonchamber.com |
| Thu, January 7 |
Meeting Professionals International - Wisconsin Chapter, Education Event |
| 12:00 |
Madison Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Madison WI 53711 |
Presentation on "Overcome Any Adversity
Discover the Power to Fly Through Obstacles and Be The Hero" By Noah Blumenthal |
| Cost: |
Member: $45 ($55 after 01/01/2010); Non-Member: $55 |
| Website: |
http://www.mpiwi.org/Events/2010/01.asp |
| Contact: |
Tami Gilbertson, CMP 608-358-2549 tami.gilbertson@gmail.com |
| Tue, January 12 |
Madison International Trade Association: Economic Recovery in 2010? View from the Federal Reserve & Prospects for International Trade |
| 11:30 AM |
Fluno Center for Executive Education - Skyview Room, 601 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715 |
The Madison International Trade Association January program features two economic experts who will give their views on the prospects for economic recovery in 2010.
More than one year after the global economic crisis, there are conflicting projections and information about when we can expect the U.S. economy to recover and what the recovery will look like. William Strauss, a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will discuss projections for the trajectory of the U.S. economy in 2010, the major risks and obstacles to recovery, and the role of key Midwestern business sectors in reigniting economic growth.
The public sector has played an important role in stimulating recovery. Governments around the world, including the U.S., China, Japan, and European Union countries, are implementing huge spending packages in response to the crisis. Michael Knetter, Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, will discuss the international trade implications of these stimulus packages and will comment on the prospects for an export-led U.S. economic recovery in 2010.
Schedule:
11:30 am Registration and Networking
12:00 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Program
2:30 pm Adjourn
Register:
Visit http://www.mitaweb.org/Events.shtml to register on-line or contact Jill Carmichael, MITA Treasurer, at jcarmichael@johnsonbank.com by Thursday, January 7. Payments are accepted at the door on the day of the event. |
| Cost: |
$30 for members, $35 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://www.mitaweb.org/Events.shtml |
| Contact: |
Stanley Pfrang (608) 267-0639 Stanley.pfrang@wisconsin.gov |
| Thu, January 14 |
Holiday networking party |
| 5 to 7 p.m. |
Bonfyre American Grille |
Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and Society of Marketing Executives are co-hosting fabulous opportunity to eat, drink, mingle and build new business relationships.
Please join us (and bring a guest). It will be a fun atmosphere with plenty of opportunity to catch up with old friends or network to gain new ones. Each person will receive two drink tickets and a hearty appetizer buffet. |
| Cost: |
$10 members $25 guests $35 everyone else |
| Website: |
http://smemadison.com/schedule/event.php?e=47 |
| Contact: |
Adrianne Tritt 608-664-3421 adrianne@msn.econoprint.com |
| Thu, January 14 |
How to Maximize Your Tradeshow Experience |
| 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Rocky Rococo's West, 7952 Tree Lane, Madison |
| Want to improve your trade show presence in the new year? Featuring expo expert Rebecca Kopf from the PR Etc., Inc. as moderator, the Chamber Café brings together experienced tradeshow panelists Jeff Grundahl of JG Development, Ruth Rohlich of Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation and David Grunke of WPS to help you enhance your expo experience. |
| Cost: |
$10 - GMCC members; $25 - non-members |
| Website: |
www.greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Mary Hanneman 608-443-1954 mhanneman@greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Thu, January 14 |
Six Sigma and Performance Improvement in Higher Education: Lessons from the Quad |
| 5:30 to 7:00 PM |
WEA Trust, 45 Nob Hill Road, Madison |
Institutions of Higher Education are plagued with inefficiency, suffering many of the consequences including higher cost, unsatisfactory customer service, and an inability to respond to changing business conditions. Recent initiatives at a number of institutions have employed Lean and Six Sigma as an organizational imperative. And though lean/six sigma holds great promise for this sector, many obstacles to successful engagement endure. In this session, participants will examine the current state of lean/six sigma in higher education, identify common issues, examine critical keys to success, and discuss business opportunities. Carl Vieth will present current process improvement initiatives at the UW. He will also discuss how these compare with his experience in other service industries. Carl brings the tremendous resources of the University to the engineering and technology community in business and government. In addition to his appointment in Engineering Professional Development, Carl is a frequent lecturer for the University¹s Center for Advanced Studies in Business. He holds a Certificate in Sales Management from the University of Wisconsin Center for Advanced Studies in Business and a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification through General Electric Corporation. Join us for this exciting Roundtable!
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
http://maqin.org/ |
| Contact: |
Mena Cimino 608 277 7800 info@maqin.org |
| Thu, January 14 |
SME Madison and SMPS Wisconsin Networking Event |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Bonfyre American Grille - 2601 W Beltline Hwy |
Start the New Year off right with some fresh business relationships. SME Madison and SMPS Wisconsin are excited to co-host this wonderful opportunity to network! We encourage you to bring a guest as you join us in this fun new Madison location, offering the opportunity to catch up with old friends or make new ones.
Attendees include a variety of sales and marketing professionals from financial, insurance, consulting, architecture, engineering, construction, marketing, and public relations organizations. Fees include a hearty appetizer buffet and two drink tickets.
SME Madison members must register through www.smemadison.com. SMPS Wisconsin members must register by visiting https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx?e=67506864-ae67-4acb-b664-ea6918327ab2. |
| Cost: |
See event website |
| Website: |
https://smemadison.com/schedule/event.php?e=47 |
| Contact: |
Adrianne Tritt (608) 513-7636 info@smemadison.com |
| Sat, January 16 |
Madison Area Job Transition Program Saturday, Jan. 16 |
| 9:00 am |
Good Shepherd Church, Madison |
| Madison Area Job Transition Program will meet Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 am, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5701 Raymond Rd, Madison. Meeting is free and open to the public. Topic is "Secrets of Great Cover Letters." Expert one-on-one support also available. For questions email madisonareajobtransition@gmail.com or call 271-6633, ext. 114. |
| Cost: |
No Charge |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Clark (pls don't publish) (608) 271-6633, ext. 114 madisonareajobtransition@gmail.com |
| Mon, January 18 |
Demystifying Acupuncture |
| 6-7:30-pm |
Gilda's Club 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
An overview of everything you need to know but didn't know who to ask. In this entertaining talk about the nuts and bolts of theory and application, Miguel F. Cardenas L. Ac. will talk to you about acupuncture. Open to the public.
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| Cost: |
0.00 |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Debra 252-6485 77cal@madison.com |
| Tue, January 19 |
Business Alliance Meet and Greet featuring Massage Rx at the Hookah Lounge |
| 5:30 to 7:30 PM |
Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe |
Network, Get Involved, & Learn About MassageRx, all at NO CHARGE!
Serving as your prescription for wellness, Larry P. Edwards, RPh, of Massage Rx, LLC, is a certified massage therapist who offers relaxation therapy to his clients. To schedule your own appointment with him at 433 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, you should call him at 414-690-6310 and/or email him at ledwards214@yahoo.com
To add to this month's Meet & Greet, the owners of the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe are planning a variety of appetizers and a cash bar. The Hookah's owners, Tommy Hanna and Simon Hanna, pride themselves in offering a lounge type atmosphere with low-lighting, colorful rooms and authentic Mediterranean appetizers and entrees. They welcome you and hope that you have a memorable experience.
Parking and wireless Internet are always free at the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe. Visit www.mediterraneanhookah.com for more information about the Hookah, their specials, photos of their past events, and their calendar of future events.
The Business Alliance, Greater Madison's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, since 1994, affiliated with OutReach, Inc.
Uniting LGBT Business Owners, Professionals, Individuals & Allies.
Business Alliance member-sponsored events welcome all current & prospective members at NO CHARGE, held at venues that support our local LGBT community. Introductions will follow a membership update & discussion, a review of upcoming events, & time to make your next connection.
We encourage everyone to bring & exchange their business cards for a chance to win a door prize. Past winners have received valuable discount coupons & gift certificates. You could be this month's winner!
Call Scott Mickelson, 608-301-5334 for more details.
Check the Community Calendar in Isthmus, Facebook, Madison Verve, OurLives Magazine online, LinkedIn, Twitter, Eventful, Upcoming, InBusiness magazine online, OutInMadison.com, 77Square, and madisonbusinessalliance.com for the calendar of future events, between e-mail announcements. Mark your calendar to join us at future Business Alliance events.
The Business Alliance
http://madisonbusinessalliance.com
http://www.lgbtoutreach.org
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| Cost: |
Free appetizers; you purchase your own drinks |
| Website: |
http://madisonbusinessalliance.com/ |
| Contact: |
Scott Mickelson 608-301-5334 business-alliance@live.com |
| Tue, January 19 |
MAGNET's Annual Speed Networking Event |
| 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
Sheraton Hotel |
Whether you are new to the Madison scene or interested in broadening your professional network, this event is for you! It's the perfect opportunity to promote yourself and your business, meet potential clients, get connected with potential employers or employees, or just meet others with the same interests.
Unlike typical networking events, you don't have to feel awkward standing around waiting for people to make introductions. We facilitate it all, so you can sit back, relax and mingle with your peers. |
| Cost: |
$10 for MAGNET members, $30 for non-members |
| Website: |
http://www.madisonmagnet.org |
| Contact: |
Molly Lahr 608-443-1948 director@madisonmagnet.org |
| Wed, January 20 |
Best Practice in Change Management |
| 11:00AM to 1:00PM |
2909 Landmark Place, Madison (Madison Rm. of Concordia) |
| Understanding the dynamics of change and your role as a leader is critical to your professional success and the ongoing success of your organization. In his presentation, Mr. Loichinger will cover the following: The types of issues & changes that today’s organizations are facing; Stakeholders involved in successful change efforts; Different change models available for firm needs; Success stories from organizations facing challenging dilemmas; How to best address the challenges that you face today. |
| Cost: |
Free to Members; $25 to Non Members |
| Website: |
www.maqin.org |
| Contact: |
Mena Cimino 608 277 7800 info@maqin.org |
| Wed, January 20 |
GMCC 101 |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Hilton Garden Inn Madison West/Middleton, 1801 Deming Way, Middleton |
| New and veteran members alike can learn how to make the most of your membership. Meet the GMCC staff, network with fellow members and gain in-depth info on the many benefits of your membership with the region’s most active business organization. |
| Cost: |
Free - RSVP Required |
| Website: |
www.greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Mary Hanneman 608-443-1954 mhanneman@greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Wed, January 20 |
GMCC Business Card Exchange |
| 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Hilton Garden Inn Madison West/Middleton, 1801 Deming Way, Middleton |
| Join us for an evening of networking. Businesses of all types and sizes are welcome. Enjoy conversation over drinks and appetizers--a perfect way to make new contacts. |
| Cost: |
Free - GMCC members; $10 - non-members |
| Website: |
www.greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Mary Hanneman 608-443-1954 mhanneman@greatermadisonchamber.com |
| Wed, January 20 |
Lunch & Learn: Integrative Cancer Care |
| 12-1:30PM |
Gilda's Club 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
Learn about integrative medicine, which focuses on the whole person - mind, body and spirit, and combines the best conventional
care with safe, alternative and complementary therapies.
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| Cost: |
0.00 |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Debra 252-6485 77cal@madison.com |
| Thu, January 21 |
Free Tax Incentives of Remodeling & New Construction Seminar |
| 6-8 pm |
Located at the JG Development Natural Element Homes Gallery, 4070 E. Brigham Road, Blue Mounds, WI 53517 |
Come to a FREE seminar at JG Development’s Natural Element Homes Gallery on tax advantages when remodeling your existing home or when building a new one. Guy Trgo of Grobe & Associates, LLP. will present information on incentives and stimulus money that may benefit you, the home owner. If you’ve been putting off your dream building and remodeling plans, learn how to kick start that project and reap the tax incentives and sizeable rebates. RSVP required. RSVP on our website at www.JGDevelopment.com or call our office at (608) 437-6181 by January 18.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.JGDevelopment.com |
| Contact: |
Michelle 608-437-6181 michelle@jgdevelopment.com |
| Thu, January 21 |
Madison Chapter IAAP - Intl. Assn. of Administrative Professionals |
| 5-8 pm |
The Edgewater |
5:00 Networking
5:30 Business Meeting
6:00 Buffet Dinner
7:00 Prof. Denis Collins - "Business Ethics"
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| Cost: |
$15 |
| Website: |
http://community.iaap-hq.org/IAAPHQ/Madison |
| Contact: |
Gloria Williams 608-825-7359 glorwil@charter.net |
| Thu, January 21 |
Middleton Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Marriott - Madison West |
| The Chamber's most exciting social gala of the year! We're rolling out the red carpet and celebrating the year's accomplishments. Annual Celebration brings together both Chamber members and non-members alike. Join us for an evening of food, drinks, entertainment, and games! |
| Cost: |
$50/person |
| Website: |
www.middletonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Van Nutt 608-827-5797 chamber@middletonchamber.com |
| Thu, January 21 |
Top 10 Reasons Why You should be LinkedIn |
| 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
Country Springs Hotel, Pewaukee |
SMPS Wisconsin monthly breakfast program for members and nonmembers.
Wayne Breitbarth will be covering the Top 10 reasons you should be on the world's largest business social media site available and just how that site can help you accomplish your branding and marketing goals. He will cover in depth the value of a Connection, the importance of a "Beefy profile and how to find people to help achieve your goals. The class is designed for non users or beginners on Linkedin but will cover areas also critical for the more experienced user.
Wayne Breitbarth is the Co-President and Co-Owner of M&M Office Interiors located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. M&M has served the southeastern Wisconsin interiors and furniture market for almost 50 years as a full service office furniture dealer and the exclusive distributor of Haworth office furniture and products in southeastern Wisconsin. Wayne is also a CPA and went to UW Whitewater for his accounting degree and has a MBA from Marquette. He serves on the Board of Make A Difference Wisconsin and The Community Warehouse, is a member of the MATC Accounting Careers Advisory Board and he is also very involved in Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee as a youth leader and teacher. He recently received the WICPA's Public Service Award for his extensive volunteer activity in his career in the Milwaukee area. He lives in Mequon with his wife of 29 years and has three daughters two in college and one attending Homestead High School.Â
Wayne began "moonlighting as an unofficial Linkedin Trainer " early in 2009 and has now led seminars for thousands of southeastern Wisconsin business professionals including most area chambers of commerce and many individual business development departments of some of Milwaukee's most prominent companies and organizations. He was a featured speaker at the BizTimes Expo this past spring, a panelist for the Milwaukee Press Club's presentations on Social Networking and is the most quoted expert on Linkedin in the area in publications including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, BizTimes Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Builder magazine. He has fondly been given the title "Linkedin guru" in Southeastern Wisconsin.
SMPS is a Registered Provider of AIA Continuing Education Credits. This program is 1 CEU. |
| Cost: |
$35 members / $60 nonmembers |
| Website: |
www.smpswisconsin.org/jan09.html |
| Contact: |
Tony LaShay 262.206.4215 alashay@wi.rr.com |
| Mon, January 25 |
Job Help |
| 1 - 4 p.m. |
Madison Public Library, Central Library |
| Need Help Looking for a Job? We can help you: work on your resume and cover letter, set up an email account, locate Internet Job sites, and apply for jobs online. Call in advance to hold a spot: 266-6350, or Drop-ins are welcome. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/classes.html |
| Contact: |
Madison Public Library 266-6300 jim.handorf@gmail.com |
| Wed, January 27 |
Creating Sustainable Strategic Advantage through Lean Six Sigma |
| 8:30AM - Noon |
2909 Landmark Place, Madison (Madison Rm. of Concordia) |
This half-day session will focus on how organizations can create sustainable strategic advantage by applying Lean Six Sigma principles and tools. We will discuss how to build quality and flexibility in business processes, using examples from various industries. We will also conduct a hands-on exercise in applying select Lean Six Sigma tools.
The presenter, Raj Kamal, is a Principal in the Business Consulting practice of Beacon Technologies, Inc., based in Madison, Wisconsin. He brings 19 years of leadership and hands-on experience in industry and with blue-chip consulting firms, and has helped organizations improve their competitiveness and productivity through business planning and execution, performance measurement and quality improvements. He has also helped manage significant organizational changes brought about by process redesign, software implementation and/or organizational restructuring.
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| Cost: |
$75 for Members; $100 for Non Members |
| Website: |
www.maqin.org |
| Contact: |
Mena Cimino 608 277 7800 info@maqin.org |
| Wed, January 27 |
Enterprise MBA Information Session (Evening and Executive MBA) |
| 5:45 |
Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison |
Students and staff from the Enterprise MBA Programs will be present to talk about MBA admissions, academics, career services and student life, and to answer any questions you may have.
Check-in will be just outside room 2400 Grainger Hall. The Enterprise MBA information session will begin in room 2339 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison, at 6:00 PM. Check in is from 5:45 to 6:00 PM. The information session will begin with a general overview and then discuss specifics of the part-time Wisconsin Evening and the Executive MBA program.
The program is scheduled to end around 7:30 PM.
You may visit our website to register until the day before the session or you may walk in and register the day of the session. |
| Cost: |
none |
| Website: |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/infosessionsignup/register.aspx |
| Contact: |
Enterprise MBA Program Office 608-263-1169 mbaenterprise@bus.wisc.edu |
| Wed, January 27 |
IABC Madison Meeting: “Getting the Boss to Listen: How to become a trusted advisor." |
| 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Edgewater Hotel |
Plan to join us on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, for our first meeting of the new year and learn the secret to providing powerful communications advice to the most important people in your organization.
Our speaker is Keith Bozarth, executive director of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board.
The topic is “Getting the Boss to Listen: How to become a trusted advisor.” You will learn about the expectations of senior management and how to be a powerful influence when it counts.
Choose from the following menu items.
Au Gratin Casserole
Sliced smoked ham, sliced breast of turkey piled atop a Wolferman's English muffin, laced with sliced mushrooms, masked by Mornay sauce. Broiled spinach tomato.
Vegetarian Crepe a la Reine
Seasonal mixed vegetables rolled in tender crepes and napped with a rich Mornay sauce. Served with tossed salad, vegetable, rolls and butter, beverage.
Free parking is available onsite; networking and registration take place at 11:30 a.m. with the lunch and program following from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Register by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2010. (Please note that cancellations received after the registration deadline will be billed the full cost of the event). Be sure to include your name and contact information (company, phone number, e-mail address for our Attendee Roster).
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| Cost: |
$17 for members, $23 friends and guests, $12 student members; payable by cash or check the day of the meeting. Make checks payable to IABC-Madison. |
| Contact: |
iabcmadison@verizon.net |
| Thu, January 28 |
Applied Tech presents: Windows Server 2008 R2 |
| 11:30am to 1:00pm |
203 S. Paterson Street, Ste 500 - Madison, WI 53703 |
Recommended Audience: Business Decision Maker
More than ever, businesses are looking for technology solutions that allow them to make more information available to more people—at virtually any time, from virtually anywhere. At the same time, many are tasked with cutting costs and increasing efficiency. With a Microsoft server solution, we can help you do both.
Attend this event to learn how we can help you assess your server needs and get the right server solution. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP from our website or call Julie to register. Space is limited. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.appliedtech.us |
| Contact: |
Julie Vike 608-257-6051 x23 vike@appliedtech.us |
| Thu, January 28 |
Wisconsin Wind Energy Seminar & Wind Power Happy Hour |
| 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
The Cannery Grill, 315 E. Linnerud Dr., Downtown Sun Prairie |
Join us for an afternoon of presentations on the future of wind energy, and how southern Wisconsin is making its mark as both a supply chain resource and an area for wind power generation. Agenda includes:
Opening Remarks
Zach Brandon, Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce
National Trends in Wind Energy and Supply Chain
Jeff Anthony, American Wind Energy Association
Wind Energy Trends in Wisconsin
Michael Vickerman, RENEW Wisconsin
Wind Turbines 101 – Intro to Components of a Wind Farm
Mitch Bradt, P.E., University of Wisconsin
Local Strategic Partnerships with Turbine Manufacturers, Developers, and Utilities (Panel)
Wind Energy Portfolios of Local Utilities (Panel)
Local University Programs Supporting the Wind Energy Industry (Panel)
Wind Power Happy Hour to follow. (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
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| Cost: |
No fee if registered before Jan. 25th, $20 thereafter including day of event. |
| Website: |
http://breezesandbeverages.blogspot.com/ |
| Contact: |
Neil Stechschulte (608) 825-0894 nstechschulte@cityofsunprairie.com |
| Sat, January 30 |
2010 Frostiball: A Return to the Rotunda |
| 9pm-1am |
Wisconsin State Capitol |
Join us for downtown Madison's most glamorous winter gala, the 24th Annual Frostiball: A Return to the Rotunda!
On Saturday, January 30th, 2010 the Frostiball is headed back to where it all began, the Wisconsin State Capitol! Madison's crown jewel will once again light up a night of entertainment, food and drink in the heart of winter. Guests will dance the night away to the sounds of the Dennis Keith Band and enjoy an array of complimentary hors d'oeuvres and delectable desserts provided by some of downtown Madison's finest restaurants-Fresco, Johnny Delmonico's and Ocean Grill. Champagne, white wine, beer, soda, and coffee drinks will also be served.
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| Cost: |
$100/ticket |
| Website: |
www.frostiball.org |
| Contact: |
John Cerniglia 608-443-1972 jcerniglia@downtownmadison.org |
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