2016-2017 - upstate workforce board · 2nd qtr. after exit emp. rate 4th qtr. after exit credential...

Advancing the Futureof Business and Community

2016-2017ANNUAL REPORT

upstateworkforceboard.org

PO Box 5666 | Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304 | 864.596.2028

TTY:711An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

OUR MISSIONTo build and maintain a workforce development system that meets the needs of employers

OUR VISIONTo create and oversee a continuously improving workforce development system that:◗ Encompasses all necessary resources for the citizens of our region to obtain employment at a livable wage◗ Ensures employers have a work ready pool of applicants and a point of contact to obtain other employer related services◗ Promotes youth development in education, training and employment

OUR CORE VALUES◗ Uncompromising integrity in all situations◗ Honestly and justly holding each other accountable in ethical challenges◗ Embracing different perspectives, experiences, cultures, backgrounds, talents, and contributions of others◗ Striving for excellence in workforce and community development

Curtis AndersonBoard Chairman

BMW Manufacturing

Wade BallardBoard Member

Ford & Harrison, LLP

Shelley BlountBoard Member

Jocassee Designs, Inc.

Bill BrasingtonBoard MemberAdult Learning

Center, Inc.

Ryan ChildersBoard Member

BMW Manufacturing

Tammy CooleyBoard Member

Spartanburg CountyAdult Education

Betty GuzzoBoard MemberLBG Associates

Craig JacobsBoard Member

Spencer/Hines Properties

Pam KennedyBoard Member

SC Department ofEmployment & Workforce

Kathy LancasterBoard Member

SpartanburgCommunity College

Cherie PressleyBoard Member

SC Department ofCommerce

Carter SmithBoard Member

Economic Futures Group

Jennie ThomasBoard MemberSC VocationalRehabilitation,

The Bryant Center

David WallBoard Member

Wells Fargo Bank

Martha YoungBoard MemberDee Traxx, Inc.

Chuck EwartBoard Member

The Ewart Group

Robbie FaucettBoard Member

Chesapeake Bank

Wayne GregoryBoard Member

International Glass, Molders, Pottery &

Allied Workers

ANNUAL REPORTPY16-17

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EARTH DAYADMINISTRATIVE

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A WORD FROM THE CURRENT CHAIRMANMr. Curtis Anderson

2016 was an exciting program year in theUpstate by any measurement method you choose. New businesses have come to the area, others have expanded operations,unemployment is at or near record lows, and downtown areas throughout our service regionare undergoing exciting transformations. All of these require business, government and a properly trained workforce coming togetherto make this happen.

The Upstate Workforce Board’s role in all of this is matching the businesses’ need to fill job openings with qualified people. We do thisby identifying residents with employmentbarriers and helping them to get the education and training they need to step into the manypositions available in construction, distribution,logistics, and manufacturing.

I have no doubt that 2018 will be an interestingand exciting year. I am sure that our highly committed Board members and staff will rise to the challenge. I look forward to working with each of you during the upcoming year.


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ARMED FORCES DAY

PY16 PERFORMANCE MEASURESThe local boards state wide have not been provided final performance for PY16. Below are the local goals for PY16.

NEGOTIATEDPERFORMANCE MEASURE GOALSADULT◗ Employment Rate 2nd quarter after exit ................... 73.1%◗ Employment Rate 4th quarter after exit ................... 70.8%◗ Credential Attainment within 4 quarters after exit ..... 51.1%

DISLOCATED WORKER (DW)◗ Employment Rate 2nd quarter after exit ...................77.0%◗ Employment Rate 4th quarter after exit ................... 75.0%◗ Credential Attainment within 4 quarters after exit .... 54.4%

YOUTH◗ Employment Rate 2nd quarter after exit ................... 75.1%◗ Employment Rate 4th quarter after exit ....................67.6%◗ Credential Attainment within 4 quarters after exit .....68.1%

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NEGOTIATEDPERFORMANCE MEASURE GOALSADULT◗ Median Earnings 2nd quarter after exit (Upstate) ........$4,800 (Greenville) .....$5,400

DISLOCATED WORKER (DW)◗ Median Earnings 2nd quarter after exit (Upstate) ........ $6,350 (Greenville) .....$6,400

In addition to Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth WIOAprograms, these WIOA measures apply to:

◗ Adult Ed & Literacy under Title II◗ Wagner-Peyser (Adult Measures Only and New Employer Measure)◗ Selected programs under Title I of Rehabilitation Act of 1973◗ Job Corps – (Youth Measures and possibly New Employer Measure)

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Upstate WB StaffFront: Simone Mack-Orr, Workforce Engagement Coordinator; Middle Row Left to Right: Ann Angermeier, Executive Director; Dana Wood, Associate Director/COO;

Vicki Lawson, Special Programs Coordinator; Alice Lang, Executive Assistant and Grant Writer; Back Row: Brent Bishop, Chief Financial Officer


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2016-2017 PROGRAM REPORT The University of South Carolina ACHIEVE Program is an education/employment program for out-of-school youth, ages 16-24, serving Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties. ACHIEVE is co-located with SC Works Spartanburg in the Downtown Spartanburg CommunityCollege campus. ACHIEVE serves two types of out-of-school youth: youth who have not completed high school (expelled or dropped out) OR youth who have a high school diploma/GED but do not attend college or are unemployed. The youth have one or more barriers to employment, such as pregnant/parenting, homeless, offender, having a disability, or not having a high school diploma or driver’s license. Transportation is provided to and from class and activities in all three counties. ACHIEVE assists with GED preparation and has two on-site instructors. Group and individual instruction is available. All efforts are made to help an individual obtain a GED. Concurrently, the youth receive intensive assistance in developing career pathways. Individuals prepare career portfolios that include a résumé, mockinterview and feedback, cover letters, career exploration,LMI and soft skills training. One of the Upstate WorkforceBoard members, Betty Guzzo, comes to ACHIEVE to do mock interviews and gives detailed feedback. Individualshave an opportunity to perform a paid job internship or an on-the-job training. Youth who already have a high school diploma/GED receive employment skills, jobinternships and skills training. ACHIEVE has a strong linkage to SC Works and refers youth who have adiploma/GED to SC Works for training and collegeassistance. To help remove transportation barriers, ACHIEVE partners with Atlas Driving School to provide driver’s education. ACHIEVE’s mission recognizes that it is through the holistic development of an individual that relative-ly permanent changes in lifestyle, goal orientation andfuturistic thinking occur. ACHIEVE provides opportunitiesfor leadership development and partners with various agencies who provide in-kind training and services.Financial literacy is provided by a partnership with

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MyKerria Peeler (Cherokee) took the FEMA/EMS Community Emergency Response Training, provided in-kind by Spartanburg Emergency Medical, resulting in FEMA certification.

ACHIEVE GED instructor, Janis Hendrickson, providing Math tutoring to an ACHIEVE student.

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(cont’d.)Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union and pregnancy/reproductive health education is provided by BirthMatters.ACHIEVE’s youth are exposed to entrepreneurial trainingwith board members who own their own businesses,such as Shelley Blount, co-founder of Jocassee Designs.ACHIEVE staff and students participate in service-learningthrough special projects with Mobile Meals. ACHIEVE provides 12 months of follow-up thatincludes career/college guidance and counseling. ACHIEVEis primarily funded by the Upstate Workforce Board andadministered by USC Upstate. Smaller community grants(Downtown Rotary and Spartanburg County FoundationCompassion grants) provide on-site counselors and group therapy and the Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union funds incentives for follow-up performance. One ACHIEVE student who is fulfilling his career goals is Charles Henderson. In November 2016, Charles came to ACHIEVE from Florida, and since the local schools would not receive his credits, he decided topursue a GED, which he obtained several months afterentering ACHIEVE. Charles had some experience in HVACand wanted to be employed with a company. Through the assistance of the SC Works Business Solutions Team, ACHIEVE’s first on-the-job training (OJT) was arranged with Davis Heating and Air. Once Charles’ OJT wascompleted, he received a $5/hour raise and a company vehicle to drive on the job. After almost a year, Charles is still doing well and loves his job. By the time the youth complete ACHIEVE’s intensiveservices, they have multiple opportunities to sustain their educational, career and leadership aspirations. Here are some quotes from the students about theProgram:

“If they didn’t provide transportation, I wouldn’t be able to come. While we are in class, the instructor makes learningfun and allows you to work at your own pace. Also,ACHIEVE takes us on field trips where we learn aboutthe community. They also bring others to us, such asBirthMatters to help us learn about things that will affectus in life.” ~ Adam Linder

“One of the things I like is delivering for Mobile Meals. Each week, a few of us and some staff get to do this. It makesyou feel good to help others. We made ornaments for theMobile Meals people and delivered them in December. That was the best!” ~ Abbey Cardinal

“I have been in the ACHIEVE Program for a while and see how many things they offer, such as Driver’s Ed, freecounseling, trainings like CellBotics and, most of all, the work experiences. ~ Leo Horvath

Charles Henderson working on an HVAC system

ACHIEVE GED instructor, Janis Hendrickson, providing individual math instruction to ACHIEVE student, Ja’Leisha Fuller.


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2016-2017 PROGRAM REPORTDuring the 2016-2017 performance year, The YouthStop™ provided services to 55 participants in Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties. The focus of programming was to ensure that each participant earned a high school diploma, gained soft and hard skills, and transitioned smoothly into work and/or post-secondary placement. The YouthStop™ staff worked closelywith adult education providers in all three countiesto coordinate academic services for 80% ofparticipants. The remaining participants were part of a pilot program offered in partnership with Dorman High School and designed torecover drop-outs and get them back into the school environment. The YouthStop™ provided academic and occupational planning services,advanced skills training opportunities, counseling,entrepreneurship training, fee payment financialliteracy, leadership development, tutoring, transportation assistance and work readiness training for all participants.

As part of the pathways planning process, The YouthStop™ required students to explore both the world of work and post-secondaryeducation. To broaden understanding of variouscareer pathways, participants were offered work readiness training, paid work experience and job shadowing. In addition, tours wereconducted at local industry facilities. Over 20% of The YouthStop™ funding was dedicated toestablishing and providing paid work experiencesto participants. Placements were offered in automotive repair, culinary arts, cosmetology, event planning, healthcare, non-profit organi-zations, manufacturing, and public safety.Several participants found unsubsidized work as a result of work experience activities.

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A group of participants from The YouthStop™ toured Draxelmaier Automotive on February 22, 2017. The industry tour is part of a focus on local manufacturing and in-demand careers in the Upstate.

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LABOR DAY

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“Connect to College through Community,” aprogram designed to assist participants in the post-secondary application process, was used to help each individual choose a career and training path for the future. Workshop topics included conducting a college search, applying for financial aid, locating scholarship opportu-nities and registering for the first semester.Visits were organized to state colleges, technicalprograms, and universities. Graduates enrolled in colleges throughout South Carolina and the U.S. in a variety of majors.

Supportive programming included counseling, homework assistance, study skills workshops, test preparation workshops, transportationassistance, and tutoring. Regular interventions and counseling were offered to participants. Group sessions addressed issues such as anger management, conflict resolution, goal setting, and relationship dynamics.

“When I dropped out of high school, I never imagined I would be able to go back and earn my diploma. The YouthStop™ case manager worked with me at every point to help me stay on track and keep my focus on education. I am so proud of that diploma.” ~ Kassidy Miller

Bryan Benson and Emily Hudson completed course work for high school diplomas during 2016-2017. Emily completed a paid work experience at a local restaurant and has an interest in pursuing culinary arts at the community college. Bryan completed a paid work experience in April with a local social worker, focusing on domestic violence, parenting and youth services. He has an interest in counseling or social work.

“The YouthStop™ staff stuck by me all year, even when my attendance got bad. They called and did home visits to make sure I got my motivation back. I am almost done with my diploma now, and I have a certification in cellbiotics. I want to continue at the community college, and, eventually, own a business.” ~ Terrance Peeler


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BATTLE OF THE AGES EVENTOn February 1, 2017, the Upstate Workforce Board held the Battle of the Ages Workforce Summit at the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel.The purpose of the summit was to addressdifficulties faced by local employers in attractingand retaining millennials in the workforce.

A debate between a panel of millennials and a panel of employers was conducted in the style of a 3 round boxing match. Board member Chuck Ewart moderated the debate and read questions, submitted by the audience, for the panelists.

The millennial panelists came from a cross-section of high school and college students and also included a person in the workforce. They discussed their concerns, including wanting to feel that the work they were doing would make a difference.

The employer panel included representatives from Cooper Standard, Mary Black Healthcare System, Kobelco Construction Machinery USA and AFL Global.

One theme stressed by the employer panel was that manufacturing jobs were now clean and safe and not like the mill jobs of times past.

The debate was followed by two break-outsessions on the topics of Using Generational Differences to Build Teamwork by Jeff Gossettof Tailwinds Consulting and Best Practices forEngaging Millennials in the Workplace bySally Dobson of SEW Eurodrive, Scott Gajewskiof Polydeck Screen Corporation and Simone Mack-Orr of The Upstate Workforce Board.

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The SC Works Upstate Centers have been operated by Arbor E&T, LLC d/b/a ResCare Workforce Services since July 1, 2008. Managing the services for outcomes asrequired by the Workforce Innovation and OpportunitiesAct has been standard operating procedure, and during PY16, we continued with efforts to pool resources available from the Upstate Workforce Board, SC Worksstaff, partners such as ACHIEVE, Goodwill SCSEP,Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), Department of Social Services (DSS) and many other valuable partners.

HIGHLIGHTS 2016JULY 2016 — SC Works personnel attended RapidResponse sessions for the closure of Hubble andSpartan Foods, affecting approximately 302 employees.

On July 27th, Johnnie-Lynn, Director of BusinessSolutions, met with Sloan Construction to discuss apotential partnership for customized training/OJT forHeavy Equipment Operators. The team also began planning the October 18th Cherokee County job fair to be held at Broad River Electric, and participated in the planning for the Poverty Simulation in Union County.

AUGUST 2016 — SC Works welcomed three newemployees to the team; Tracy Bledsoe as a full-time Business Solutions Admin Coordinator, Nikki Burgessas a part-time Talent Development Specialist andTori Fowler as a full-time Business Solution Consultant.

SEPTEMBER 2016 — On September 14th, SC Works hosted an onsite job fair at Spartan Foods. Thecompany was scheduled to close and the closureaffected approximately 123 staff. 12 companies partici-pated in the event.

OCTOBER 2016 — The Business Solutions Team, inpartnership with SC Vocational Rehabilitation, GoodwillJob Connections, Rev Training and the Department ofSocial Services, hosted a poverty simulation for businessowners and hiring professionals, along with members of partnering service agencies. The Poverty Simulation was designed to expose participants to the challenges typical low-income families experience month to month.

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The primary goal of SC Works Upstate is to provide services to facilitate the attainment of meaningful employment, which is accomplished through making the connection between job seekers and employers

What is our Purpose? ‘…to establish and continuously improve an accessible, seamless, and customer-focused one stopdelivery system in Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties by assisting employers, job seekers, and those seeking other workforce or community related services.’

SC Works Upstate centers provide these services via our comprehensive center in Spartanburg,and our affiliate centers in Gaffney and Union.

SC Works Cherokee

111-C Tiffany Park CircleGaffney, SC 29341

(864)342-7207 TTY: 711

SC Works Spartanburg

220 East Kennedy StreetSpartanburg, SC

(864) 764-1966 TTY: 711

SC Works Union

103 West Main StreetUnion, SC 29379

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EARTH DAY

FIRST DAY OFHANUKKAH

CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEAR’S EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY KWANZAA

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NOVEMBER 2016 — During the month of November,SC Works staff was very busy doing outreach efforts, and communicating to residents in our communities about the services we provide. Kenneth Taylor, Outreach Facilitator, went to library headquarters to conductan onsite workshop regarding Interview Skills. TalentDevelopment Facilitators, Maria and Nancy, provided WIOA information to SCC and Middle Tyger Center in Lyman; as a result, they were able to reach out to many students who may benefit from WIOA. Management had an initial meeting with SCC, Spartanburg RegionalHealth System, SC Works/UWB, and the City ofSpartanburg to discuss actions needed for assisting Northside residents with employment.

DECEMBER 2016 — The Project Director and theBusiness Services Team attended the LegislativeOutlook Breakfast along with Ann Angermeier,Upstate Workforce Board Executive Director. In Union County, staff hosted an HR luncheon at Main Street Junction. Ann Angermeier presented a Generational Diversity Workshop. There were 12 attendees.

During December 2016, nine Incumbent Worker TrainingAgreements were written with companies located in Upstate SC. Business Services hosted IWT Agreement signings in Spartanburg December 13th -15th.

On the 9th, the Department of Employment andWorkforce (DEW) moved its operations to the SC Works Spartanburg office. This fulfilled a need for moreWagner Peyser representation within the comprehensivecenter. This move re-introduced ReemploymentSpecialists (RESEA), Unemployment Insurance, WorkforceSpecialists and Consultants, and Veteran Employment representation in the One-Stop, after approximately a three-year absence.

JANUARY 2017 — During the month of January, the new Cherokee County SC Works One-Stop Center opened its doors on the 30th. The One-Stop center in Gaffney,South Carolina is operated by ResCare WorkforceServices and houses several partners who collectively work to provide workforce solutions to the unemployed and underemployed citizens of Cherokee County. Inattendance at the ribbon cutting were Upstate WorkforceBoard Executive Director, Ann Angermeier; Gaffney Mayor, Henry Jolly; Upstate Workforce Board member,David Wall and Cherokee Economic DevelopmentDirector, Jim Cook.

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A regional reentry job fair was hosted and promotedacross the Greater Upstate of South Carolina toindividuals with a criminal record. The job fair took place on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at SC Works in Spartanburg. Approximately 200 job seekers attended and 46 vendors including 23 employers participated, representing more than 500 openings. It was reported that 25 job offers were made on-site, and 16 interviews were scheduled.

The joint partnership was comprised of representatives from the State Department of Justice, Probation Parole and Pardon, US Probation, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, South Carolina Depart-ment of Vocational Rehabilitation, and SC Works.

FEBRUARY 2017 — The Business Solutions Team geared up to provide support to more than five new expansion orstart up projects, to include distribution, manufacturing,retail and hospitality industries. The team developedsix On-the-Job Training agreements, obligating more than $50,000.

MARCH 2017 — A pilot reentry simulation was held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, SC, on March 9, 2017. The reentry simulation helps those of us who’ve never had the experience understand the challenges of reentering society after being incarcerated. Many SC Works Upstate partner staff attended.

ResCare employees working at SC Works Upstateparticipated as vendors in this pilot simulation.

APRIL 2017 — In Union County, staff participatedin the Strategic Planning for Sustainable Initiatives to create a healthy, active and engaged Union Countycommunity. There were 19 participants including Union County’s Supervisor, Mr. Frank Hart. SC WorksUpstate staff participated and was certified in Mental Health First Aid Training through SC Thrive. In Cherokee County, staff participated in the screening of Gaffney High School students for Operation Workforce Training, which was offered at Spartanburg Community College. Also in April, The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced the First AnnualCommunity Partner Awards for Excellence in crimeprevention and reentry work. Ms. Johnny-Lynn Crosby from SC Works was recognized among other individuals for their contributions.

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MAY 2017 — In May, the planning for the upcoming Cherokee County Job Fair job fair began. Kenneth,Lajuana, Meika, Tori and Tracy met with partners toplan the event. Kenneth visited the Sealed Air locationin Greenville and Duncan to conduct onsite workshopsas part of the Rapid Response team; in addition,several staff went to Knights Apparel for a RapidResponse session.

JUNE 2017 — On June 29th a regional job fair took place at Greer High School. More than 800 job seekersattended the event. 102 businesses participated repre-senting over 4,000 open and available jobs acrossthe Upstate. 68 job offers were made on-site, and146 interviews were scheduled.

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SC WORKS METRICS FOR 2016◗ Total Center Traffic – Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee Locations ............... 23,333

◗ WIOA Orientation Attendance .................... 390

◗ Adult Enrollments ........................................ 199

◗ DW Enrollments ............................................ 44

◗ Adults Began Training .................................. 120

◗ DW began Training ........................................ 18

◗ Total Case Load ............................................253

CUSTOMER SURVEY QUOTES“I think that SC Works are doing great things at this time for people providing services.”

• • • • •“It helped me understand what to say at an interview and what an employer would expect.”

• • • • •“The workshop met or exceeded expectations in all areas.The facilitator was quite thorough and well spoken.No improvement seems to be needed.”

• • • • •“Thanks guys. You are a step toward a brighter future.”

• • • • •“I enjoy the assistance I receive from SC Works in Union.”

• • • • •“Everyone here is very friendly and helpful for getting info for training and job searches.”


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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

ASH WEDNESDAY

EMPLOYEEAPPRECIATION DAY

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2018 ANNUAL REPORT FIGURESPY16 Funding Stream AllocationGrand Total: $3,146,830.00

*Special FundsIncentive, Incumbent Worker Training,Rapid Response and other special fundingreceived in the time period within PY16.Total: $438,987.00

■ Adult

■ Dislocated Worker

■ Youth

■ Special Funds

$968,119$932,766

$806,958

$438,987

$170,420

$100,000$80,113

$49,720

$38,734

■ 16IWT03

■ 16IWT03-02

■ 16RRIWT09

■ 16RET01

■ 16TDG03

Ann AngermeierExecutive Director

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Vicki LawsonSpecial Programs Coordinator

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Brent BishopChief Financial Officer864.596.2028 ext. 110

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Simone Mack-OrrWorkforce Engagement Coordinator

864.596.2028 ext. [email protected]

Alice LangExecutive Assistant and Grant Writer

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Dana WoodAssociate Director/COO864.596.2028 ext. 100

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