A Note From Your Chamber President...Tom Williams
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Greetings Fellow Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Members,
On behalf of the Knightdale Chamber Board of Directors, I would like to announce the resignation of our dearly loved and respected Chamber Executive Director, Jennifer Bryan. Jennifer has accepted a position as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Wake Tech Foundation.
Jennifer began her service to our Chamber and the Town of Knightdale in 1995. At that time, the Chamber had 67 members. Today, we are over 400 members strong and growing. During this time, Jennifer's leadership and vision has steered the Chamber into Economic Development, Governmental Affairs and Advocacy, and expanded membership programs and services.
In addition to being a strong professional advocate for the business community, Jennifer has been and will continue to be a friend and neighbor. Please join us in wishing Jennifer continued success in her new career endeavors.
The Knightdale Chamber Board of Directors, along with Mayor Russell Killen have initiated a Selection Committee to search for a new Chamber Executive Director. In the interim, we promise to continue to provide the excellent service our members have come to expect with an eye on the continued growth and success of Knightdale.
Best regards,
Tom Williams
President, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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THIS WEEK at the Chamber!
| Tues., 04/16|Networking In Knightdale (3rd Tuesday)
11:30am-1pm |Applebee's - Knightdale
NETWORKING IN KNIGHTDALE is your chance to truly connect with other businesses in Knightdale. Anyone who wants to network is invited to attend. Everyone is welcome to join us. Speaker Bud Coggins, of Coggins Communications, "Creating an IMPACT with Your Life and Legacy"...read more
Wed.,04/17|Ambassador Meeting Noon | at the Chamber  Thurs.,04/17|AM Network 8am-9am | Krispy Kreme Neighborhood Shoppe
AM Network will be sponsored by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 6727 Shoppes at Midway Dr., Knightdale...read more
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NEXT WEEK at the Chamber!
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Thurs.,04/25|Business After Hours5:30pm-7:30pm | Buffalo Wild Wings  Business After Hours will be hosted by Buffalo Wild Wings, 6700 Knightdale Blvd., outside on the patio! Great food, fun, networking and prizes ...read moreTues.,04/25 | Ribbon Cutting Celebration5:30pm | Club Z In-Home Tutoring | Zebulon COC A Ribbon Cutting Celebration will be held to celebrate the first year anniversary ...read more  Fri.,04/26|Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Celebration 11am| Boost Mobile|7136 Knightdale Blvd. Join in the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration of Boost Mobile by Wireless Repair Centers of America ...read more
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& BEYOND..at the Chamber
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Tues., 05/07|A Day with SBA
9am-5pm |at the Chamber |207 Main StreetTalk to a specialist from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA)...read more Thurs., 05/09| Fellow Member Appreciation offered by Papa John's Pizza Papa John's Pizza, Knightdale wants to show it's appreciation for fellow KCOC members with Papa John's Pizza "KCOC Member Appreciation Day". $5 large one item pizzas will be available to KCOC members, family and friends of members with no limit, all day, carry out only...read more  Tuesday, June 18 Business Expo '13 2:00pm - 7:00pm Knightdale High School Expo '13 is a powerful and cost-effective way to showcase your business! With superior location and high exposure, the Expo brings together over 100 Chamber businesses for a one-day event to exhibit ideas and products to a thousand+ potential customers. The real advantage you have as a Chamber Member is the opportunity to place your business in the public eye. Early Bird Discount by 5/21/13 ...read more Thurs.,10/24|Annual KCOC Golf Tournament 1pm Shotgun Start | River Ridge Golf Club Save the date on your calendar and make plans to come JOIN US for this fun chamber event! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Thank you to Edward Jones Wendell, Lesia McKenzie for 2013 Gift Bag Sponsorship...read more and register
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EMERGING ISSUES FORUM...
Successful Chamber Program!
|  The Emerging Issues Forum--State of the State, County & Town Eye-Opener Breakfast held Tuesday, April 9 was an extremely successful event with 65 in attendance. Our Guest Panelists spoke about and gave updates about important issues concerning the State, the County, and the Town we all live, work, play, and do business in. Did you know that Wake County is the healthiest county in NC? Did you know that Knightdale's population is young and affluent? Did you know that Knightdale is connected? Yes, all ROADS lead to Knightdale and now all GREENWAYS lead to Knightdale? Thank you to NC State Senator Dan Blue, Wake County Commissioner Chairman Joe Bryan, Wake County School Board Chairman Keith Sutton and our esteemed Mayor of Knightdale, Russell Killen. We appreciate their continued support of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce and for their service to the citizens of Knightdale, Wake County and the State of North Carolina. You can view the Emerging Issues Forum on East Wake TV 22, Monday and Wednesday's 8:30pm. You can also view at your leisure on the Chamber website by clicking HERE!  Pictured above left to right: Jennifer Bryan, Josh Francis, Tommy Williams, Russell Killen, Dan Blue, Joe Bryan and Keith Sutton.
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| NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS! |
NEW MEMBERS
We take great pride in announcing the following businesses who have become investors in our community through membership in the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce!
Member Renewals
We wish to thank the following businesses for their
continued support by recently renewing their investment in the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce for 2013!
Jordan Built Homes
Sparkkles Restoration
Carpet Barn
Schneider Electric Company
Timber Ridge Homeowners Association
Camelot Chiropractic Centre, Inc.
Office Max
Dee Jay's Event Rentals
R. A. Jeffries
Constant Contact
Reliable Accounting
Down East Hearing Care Associates
Knightdale Leads Group
Neuse River Veterinary Hospital
Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health
Terramor Homes, Inc.
Progressive International Electronics
Quality Equipment
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS...
US Army Reserve Center
|  Business After Hours was held on April 4th hosted by 518 Sustainment Brigade USAR, Zaxby's, and Dickey's Barbecue Pit. The event held at the US Army Reserve Center, 408 Hinton Oaks Blvd., Knightdale, was well attended and extremely informative! Attendees were split into several small groups and toured the beautiful new state-of-the-art facility. We welcome our new neighbors to Knightdale! A new segment of Knightdale Under Construction, a show to keep the community abreast of new construction in Knightdale, is up and running featuring the new US Army Reserve Center in Knightdale. Learn more about the center by clicking HERE!  Derek Thompson, VP Marketing & Owner Jim Farmer, Zaxby's. The Teacher Excellence Award (TEA) was presented at Knightdale Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours to Laverne Battle, a teacher at Forestville Road Elementary. She was honored with a plaque and a $100 gift card. The TEA is part of the Chamber's ongoing recognition and appreciation of our teachers and their contributions to our area's education. Thank you to Zaxby's and Dickey's Barbecue Pit for co-sponsoring the TEA along with the Knightdale Chamber.  Pictured above left to right: Wake County Commissioner Joe Bryan, KCOC Executive Director Jennifer Bryan, daughters Sidney Battle and Susan Battle, TEA recipient Laverne Battle, Assistant Principal Jesse Hafner, KCOC Board Members Dr. Cinnamon Claudio and Randy Young, Knightdale Town Councilman James Roberson, Board Member Lee Dunn and Knightdale Town Councilman Dustin Tripp. |
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS!
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Rex Family Practice of Knightdale, 6602 Knightdale Blvd., Ste. 202, Knightdale, (at Hwy. 64 and Widewaters Pkwy.) will hold a Health Screening on Sat., April 20, 8am-Noon. 10 simple screenings that could save your life. Call 919-78-HEART (919-784-3278) chad.oneal@uncpn.com to schedule your appointment. Appointments are required...read more
Krispy Kreme Neighborhood Shoppe is currently running their annual drive for Victory Junction 45 event. Victory Junction is a camp started by the Petty family in honor of their late son Adam Petty. Since 2004 this camp out in Randleman, NC has helped thousands of kids who have had very serious medical conditions have a good time and enjoy things that may be difficult to enjoy otherwise. The cost to send just one kid is very high due to state of the art medical facility and medical staff. Victory Junction does not charge these kids to come out to camp, which is why we are here asking for donations. Come in to any Raleigh/Knightdale Krispy Kreme location between now and May 19th to make a donation. Any questions please visit the website www.victoryjunction.org.
You are invited to learn more about Thales Academy (K-3 beginning July 2013) coming soon to Knightdale! An informational meeting will be held at Green Pines Baptist Church, 1498 Hodge Rd., Knightdale, on Monday, May 6, 6:30-7:30pm.As it looks toward continued growth, the Town of Knightdale is planning a community branding campaign that will begin this summer. The Town is currently accepting bids for the research and strategy phase of the campaign. Bids will be accepted until April 26. What's branding? It's a way of researching a community and determining its unique role in its region and larger areas. It's tempting to think of a new logo as a branding campaign, but logos, color schemes, and taglines are only a small part of the comprehensive picture. The "listening" phase comes long before any logos are created. If you live in Knightdale, we'll be looking for your opinion this summer. Knightdale has an exciting story to tell, and we want you to be part of it.
Brand new to Triangle Business Journal's event roster in 2013, the Triangle Life Sciences Awards will tap directly into the robust growth of the life sciences sector in the region as it recognizes both individuals and research organizations that are breaking ground in this field. This is your chance to nominate a range of talent from a top-performing CEO to the best late stage product. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the region's newest celebration event for the Life Sciences community - Nominate today! Wendell Chamber of Commerce is having a Golf Tournament on May 8, Wendell Country Club ...read more
Beltline Signs has moved to Wake Forest! Yes, we are now located in Wake Forest. We are finally settled into our new place and loving all the space we have! Our move-in special this month is $70 for a pair of 12" x 24" vehicle magnets with full color and a UV protectant Matte laminate. Visit www.beltlinesigns.com for more information. Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the pending opening of their first franchise this Fall in Durham, NC. Contact Suite Paws (919) 231-1112 for additional information.
You are invited to an Artist Reception at Knightdale Town Hall, 950 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, on Wed., April 17, 5:30-7pm. Artist Martha Connoly will be showcasing her art!
For more info contact Knightdale Parks & Rec at 919-217-2230.
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT...
Northside Community Church
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT...Northside Community Church ("NCC") was founded in 2002 by its current pastor, Rev. Adrian  Dixon, and held its first service in the old Ace Hardware building in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center in Knightdale. Now, with more than 175 regular attendees, NCC just moved into its new home - a freshly renovated landmark building at 621 First Avenue in downtown Knightdale directly across from the Town's new central park. NCC's new home in the heart of Knightdale reflects the fact that, as a church, NCC has a heart for Knightdale. In fact, NCC's mission is "to meet our community's changing needs with the unchanging Gospel of Christ." As a result of that mission, NCC has formed a vibrant community of Christians from all walks of life. NCC is a place where young couples, senior citizens, and people from all ethnic backgrounds come together for authentic worship and fellowship. NCC has a casual atmosphere with a contemporary worship style and a thriving children's ministry. Whether it is participating in vacation Bible School, attending one of our evening small groups, worshiping through our Faith Expressions dance program or joining the men's Bible study at IHOP on Friday mornings, there is a place for everyone to connect at NCC. Check out the website at www.northsidecommunity.com to find out more about NCC. You're invite to come and worship with us on Sunday mornings at either 9:00 or 10:45 am. |
APRIL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH...Bojangles of Knightdale
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 Congratulations to Bojangles, 7525 US Hwy 64E, Knightdale, for being selected as the April Business of the Month. A long-standing member of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, their continued support is most appreciated! We also congratulate Martha Avila of the Knightdale Bojangles for winning the 2013 Biscuit Maker Contest. Selected the winner out of 48 stores in NC and Virgina, she was presented this special award on March 12th at The Annual Biscuit Banquet held at The Angus Barn. Pictured above left to right: Martha Avila, Master Biscuit Maker; Tammy Goodson, Swing Manager; Gwen Robinson, Sr. Co-Manager; Paula Branch, Area Supervisor; Jenny Cope, KCOC Board member; Wayne Echols, Unit Manager; Tommy Williams, KCOC President and Jennifer Bryan, KCOC Executive Director |
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY...
Dreamcoat Ministries
|  A large crowd of Chamber members, friends and family gathered on April 2nd for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration of Dreamcoat Ministries...More Than a Thrift Store, 861 Old Knight Road, Ste. 112, Knightdale. Punch, cookies and cake were in order to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of this special ministry. Located behind Bojangles off of Knightdale Blvd., they invite you to stop by!
The retail store offers gently used clothing for men, women, youth, children and infants, belts, caps, jewelry, purses, scarves, shoes and ties plus appliances, electronics, furniture, household items, tools and toys. Accepting Clean & Nearly New Donations the first Saturday of each month. Donations are received during regular business hours (8am - 2pm). Clothing should be in good condition, cleaned, pressed, and on hangers. Small appliances should be clean and in good working order. We also accept serviceable, small household furnishing. |
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Member-2-Member Discount Program featuring...
Carolina Mudcats
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The purpose of the Member-2-Member (M2M) Discount Program is to encourage our members to buy and use the services of other members to save money and increase visibility and promote new business for their business. Check out the list of Chamber members who have enrolled in the program along with the discounts they are offering. Chamber Members may obtain keychain cards by calling the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce at 266-4603. What an added benefit to Chamber membership! Take advantage of the Member-2-Member Discount Program today! Click here and see the list of participating members!
CAROLINA MUDCATS
Show your keytag and receive box seats for $5 - excluding July 3 and 4
WE NEED YOU! Would YOU like to participate in the Member-2-Member Discount Program? Just email us and we'll get you included right away! Remember...it's good business to do business with fellow Chamber Members! |
Area Events and Happenings!
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Check out the weekly EWTV 22 "East Wake News" on the Chamber Website!
April - May 19, Victory Junction 45 at Krispy Kreme
April 17, Artist Reception at Knightdale Town Hall
Martha Connolly Art Show
April 22, Rex Community Blood Drive
East Wake High School, 3-7pm, Free Meal, Freebies
April 26, Wake Tech Golf Tourney
April 26, Wake Enterprises Gala & Benefit Auction
April 27, Kiwanis Club East Wake Bicycle Tour
April 30, Wake Tech Culinary Arts Showcase
May 3, Planter's Walk Golf Tournament benefiting KHS
May 6, Thales Academy coming soon to Knightdale!
Meeting at Green Pines Baptist Church
May 8, Wendell Chamber Golf Tournament
May 23, Human Capital Development Fair
May, 3, Stop & Go Barbecue
June 15, Special Blessings "Summer Fun Family Luau & Tiki Run"
8am - Noon, Saturday's, Wendell Farmer's Market
Norris Creek Entertainment Complex Upcoming:
May 11 Pilot City Limits
May 18 Beach Music at the Creek
June 22 Carolina Country Jam with Jason Michael Carroll
June 29 Jackson's Run Impact Weekend
August 24 Pilot Christian Youth Fest
Sept 7 Fall Beach Music Show
Check the Event Calendar on the Chamber Website OFTEN for updated chamber/area events & happenings! Remember Members, you can post your events on the Chamber Website using your Chamber Login & Password.
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| QUOTE OF THE WEEK.... |
Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it's letting go.
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| MEMBERS: You Can Post Community HOT DEALS on the Chamber Website! | Want to drive more people to your business? Check out the Chamber member benefit--HOT DEALS. Being able to post HOT DEALS is one of your many Member Benefits, so post yours today! Remember that Hot Deal Coupons listed on the Chamber website are available to the public as well as to Members, so post yours TODAY by going to www.chamberlogin.com and use your login and password. If you do not remember your login and password, call the chamber.
Be sure to tell your staff, friends, neighbors, and family so they can take advantage of Chamber HOT DEAL Coupons, too! |
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MEMBER BENEFIT...
Enhance Your Member Listing on the Chamber Website, Post Hot Deals, News Releases, Job Postings, & MORE!
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Did you know that as a MEMBER BENEFIT of the Knightdale Chamber member you can log in and do the following at your convenience:
- Update your own business directory listing on the Chamber Website and see you updates immediately
- Access your business data from anywhere at any time
- Post a calendar event
- Post a news release
- Advertise with Hot Deals & Job Postings
- and monitor the volume of "hits"
. . . and much more! Yes, to do this and more you just need to go to www.chamberlogin.com with your login and password.
Remember that Hot Deal Coupons, Job Postings and News Releases listed on the Chamber website are available to the public as well as to Members, so post yours TODAY!
If you do not know your login and password, email Sherry to request them.
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KCOC Partnering with Wake Tech
Business & Industry Center
| | Ed2Go Continuing Education Classes are online education classes provided in partnership with the Wake Tech Business & Industry Center! Click here to learn more! |
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CHAMBER CHAMPIONS 2013!
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GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
Interested in learning
about becoming a Chamber Champion?
Click here for more info or call Jennifer Bryan at 919-266-8170.
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| ABOUT Knightdale Chamber of Commerce | |
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The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the general welfare of the business and citizens of Knightdale and surrounding areas.
For more information about the programs, services and events we offer to our membership and the community, visit our website
"Your Chamber...working hard for YOU!"
207 Main Street
Knightdale, NC 27545
Phone 919-266-4603
Fax 919-266-8010
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President 2013 Tom Williams
Rex Healthcare
President-Elect 2014
Josh Francis
Greystone at Widewaters
Treasurer Debbie Irgens Wachovia Bank
Laura Aiken
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Dr. Cinnamon Claudio, DC, CCSP
Vardy Human Performance Center
Jenny Cope
Dickey's BBQ
Lee Dunn
KS Bank
James RobersonWake Technical Community CollegeChris Wall
Edward Jones
Randy Young
Barefoot & Young Insurance Group, LLC
2012 KCOC AMBASSADORS
Ruth Anderson, Chair
Legal Shield
Angi Coyle
Crescent State Bank
Matt Cyrus
June-Neri Financial
Cameron Fisher
Wells Fargo Bank
Tracie Hicks
Hicks Landscape Contractors
Lorrie HargreavesFirst Citizens BankSandra Jones
Dr. Glen Peterson
Midtown Chiropractic & Acupunture
Dr. Suraj Puri
Best Western Inn & Suites
Nathan Ray
World Karate-Do
Lisa Sealy
Jerry Gower Construction Co., Inc.
KNIGHTDALE TOWN COUNCIL LIAISON TO THE CHAMBER
Jeff Eddins
First Citizens Bank
Jennifer Bryan
Executive Director
Sherry Samuels
Office Administrator
919-266-4603 Office
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Did the Camera Find YOU? |
Click on the flickr link below to view photos of recent and past Chamber happenings--Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, etc.! Did the camera find you at a Chamber Event?!
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New Member Goody Bags | |
 NEW MEMBERS receive a bag full of promotional items when they join the Chamber. This is a GREAT way to advertise your business to new Chamber members! Please let us know if you have pens and pencils, key chains, magnets, stress balls, mugs, cups, and other items. Give us a call at 266-4603 if you have an idea, or drop items by when you are near the Chamber office. How nice to be welcomed to the Chamber with a chocked full goody bag!
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PARTNER with YOUR CHAMBER For More Business Recognition CHAMBER CHAMPION!
|  Are there times throughout the year when your business could benefit from increased marketing? Chamber members who partner as sponsors gain additional recognition. Consider being a Chamber Champion 2013, sponsoring a favorite event, or select events throughout the year that blend with your business strategy, and our efforts together can take you to another level of exposure for your business.  Call or email Jennifer at the Chamber to find out more or click on Sponsorship Application below. Chamber Champion 2012-13Sponsorship Information |
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MEMBER DISCOUNT...
Constant Contact
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 Did you know that all Knightdale Chamber of Commerce members can receive a discount on Constant Contact's Email Marketing to help you stay in touch with your customers? Yes, just sign up by clicking here! As long as you sign up through that link, you'll automatically have the option to get 20% off for 6 months or 25% off for 12 months.
If you already use Constant Contact and are paying full price, YOU can beginning receiving a KCOC discount as well! Email Constant Contact. Include your username and the name of our chamber, Knightdale Chamber, and they can take care of the discount for you. If you need your username, just call the Chamber and we'll give it to you again.
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| PROUD MEMBER Logo Available! |
Show Your Chamber Pride
KCOC has a Proud Member logo available for members to use on your website or in your publications. If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the logo, please email Jennifer Bryan, Executive Director. |
GREEN PLUS ...Discount Offered
|  Green Plus is the only national program dedicated to helping smaller and medium-sized enterprises achieve triple bottom line sustainability. Created in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, Green Plus provides affordable sustainability expertise for small- and medium-sized businesses with online assessment tools, free educational resources and advice from Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill graduate students in the business, environment, public policy and social work fields. Companies can choose to seek Green Plus Certification which recognizes a business's efforts in sustainability. Knightdale Chamber of Commerce members receive a discount on the program. Interested? To learn more, contact Amanda Komar at 919-408-7556 or akomar@gogreenplus.org. Visit www.GoGreenPlus.org and Click "Register." Green Plus - People, Planet, Performance. Institute for Sustainable Development. |
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