Exhibitors

Our partners offer valuable products and services to help you and your business succeed. They will also be offering free stuff and giveaways, so please take time to visit them throughout the conference.

MBAC12's exhibitor floor is sold out. If you would like information about other conferences or to learn more about our MBAC13 conference, contact Leslie Mueller, Business Development, at 952-885-5520 or lmueller@mncpa.org

View the booth map


2012 EXHIBITORS


AICPA

AICPA (#107) - New this year!

220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: 888-777-7077
Fax: 800-362-5066
Web: http://www.aicpa.org

Company description: The Chartered Global Management Accountant designation tells the world you're a trusted, expert strategist connecting all aspects of business. Backed by a powerful array of resources, you can stay connected to the pulse of your profession, become a knowledge leader and join the ongoing conversation. Benefits include:

CGMA Magazine
CGMA Newsletter
Community/Global Network
Tools
Reports
Global Economic Surveys
Products

Products: CGMA - the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation

Items at booth: Puzzle cube

Contact information
Marcia Attmore
Phone: 919-402-4485
Email: Mattmore@aicpa.org


Associated Financial Group

Associated Financial Group (#106)

12600 Whitewater Dr Ste 100
Minnetonka, MN 55343-9450
Phone: 952-945-0200
Fax: 952-945-9477
Web: http://www.associatedfinancialgroup.com

Company description: Associated Financial Group provides expertise and guidance in determining benefit plan options for your organization. We consult with you on the full range of options to design a value-added benefits program that will attract and retain high-demand employees and best fit the unique needs of your organization.

Products: Employee benefits and property casualty insurance services

Contact information
Erik Hinz, Scott Kellin


Bank of the West

Bank of the West (#211)

250 Marquette Ave Ste 575
Minneapolis, MN 55401-1872
Phone: 612-359-3601
Fax: 612-339-6362
Web: http://www.bankofthewest.com

Company description: For over a century, Bank of the West has offered consumers and companies of all sizes the strength and stability to help them bank with confidence. With $67 billion in assets, we've grown by managing our business carefully. We have the backing of BNP Paribas, one of the strongest banks in the world. Combine this with our award-winning service that's put our customers first since 1874 and you have a strong, well-capitalized bank that knows what it's about - taking care of your money.

Products: Business banking

Giveaways: Twins tickets

Contact information
Marc Meirovitz
Phone: 612-359-3601
Email: Marc.meirowvitz@botw.com


CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business (#204)

2700 Lake Cook Rd
Riverwoods, IL 60015-3867
Phone: 877-224-8396
Fax: 847-267-2873
Web: http://www.cchgroup.com

Company description: CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, is a leading provider of tax, financial and estate planning information and software for research, planning and compliance. CCH develops and markets software for accounting and estate planning professionals. The company currently publishes print and electronic publications, including IntelliConnect, Financial & Estate Planning, The U.S. Master Tax Guide and The ProSystem fx Suite software.

Products: Integrated tax products and software solutions

Items at booth: Pens, trendy care kits, mouse pads

Giveaways: $50 American Express gift card

Contact information
Steve Busch
Email: steven.busch@wolterskluwer.com


Certes Financial Pros & SNI Companies

Certes Financial Pros & SNI Companies (#212)

5500 Wayzata Blvd Ste 910
Golden Valley, MN 55416-3553
Phone: 952-345-4140
Fax: 952-417-9028
Web: http://www.certespros.com

Company description: Certes Financial Pros is based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and provides senior level accounting and financial staffing to Twin Cities companies in need of interim, project, and permanent placement support. Founded in 1994, Certes has been and continues to be the premier F&A staffing resource in the Minneapolis/St. Paul marketplace. Our sister staffing divisions are SNI Financial, offering permanent placement staffing solutions; Accounting Now, providing contract and contract-to-perm staffing services at the clerk to mid-level range; and our IT staffing division, SNI Technology. We are divisions of SNI Companies, an award-winning national staffing firm with a presence in over 40 major cities.Visit www.certespros.com for more information.

Products: Finance, accounting and technology staffing solutions

Items at booth: Pens and chocolate

Giveaways: Wine basket

Contact information
Sally Mainquist
Phone: 952-345-4140
Email: smainquist@certespros.com


Experis (formerly Jefferson Wells)

Experis (formerly Jefferson Wells) (#206)

3600 Minnesota Dr Ste 850
Edina, MN 55435-7924
Phone: 612-851-1641
Fax: 612-486-4935
Web: http://www.experis.com

Company description: (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, creates and delivers high-impact solutions that enable our clients to achieve their business goals and enhance their competitiveness. With over 60 years of experience, our $19 billion company creates unique time to value through a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions that help clients win in the Human Age. These solutions cover an entire range of talent-driven needs from recruitment and assessment, training and development, and career management, to outsourcing and workforce consulting. ManpowerGroup maintains the world's largest and industry-leading network of nearly 3,900 offices in over 80 countries and territories, generating a dynamic mix of an unmatched global footprint with valuable insight and local expertise to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, across all industry sectors, small and medium-sized enterprises, local, multinational and global companies. The ManpowerGroup suite of solutions is offered through ManpowerGroup Solutions, Experis, Manpower, and Right Management.

Products: Professional solutions services, staffing, financial accoutning, tax and risk advisory

Giveaways: Ultra HD Flip Video Camera

Contact information
Dan Walrath
Phone: 612-851-1611
Email: dan.walrath@experis.com


Hanratty & Associates

Hanratty & Associates (#202)

9800 Shelard Pkwy Ste 340
Plymouth, MN 55441-6452
Phone: 763-746-7840
Fax: 763-746-7841
Web: http://www.hanrattyassoc.com

Company description: Hanratty is a benefits consulting firm, maintaining its dedication to customers for 30 years. We are touching lives through industry-changing innovation and service. We build relationships that last.

Products: HR consulting, retirement planning, health insurance brokers, wellness

Items at booth: Pens

Contact information
Larry Morgan
Email: larrym@hanrattyassoc.com


Hunter Hamilton Finance & Accounting - Lanyard Sponsor

Hunter Hamilton Finance & Accounting - Lanyard Sponsor (#114)

50 S 10th St Ste 500
612-373-5767
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2003
Phone: 612-373-5767
Fax: 612-373-5760
Web: http://www.hunterhamiltonpr.com

Company description: Hunter Hamilton Finance & Accounting provides project management services, professional finance and accounting contract resources and executive search for established firms and new organizations. Our mission is to connect senior-level finance and accounting professionals with companies that demand qualified professionals with proven results, allowing both to focus and excel within their core competencies.

Products: Finance and accounting staffing, executive search, smart sourcing

Items at booth: Candy bars, mugs, pens

Giveaways: Kindle

Contact information
Meredith Swanson
Phone: 612-373-5767
Email: Meredith.swanson@prostaff.com


InterceptEFT

InterceptEFT (#105)

1700 42nd St S Ste 2000
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 800-378-3328
Fax: 701-241-9930
Web: http://www.intercepteft.com

Company description: InterceptEFT specializes in processing electronic transactions - and we offer more features and services, more reports and more flexibility than our competitors. Our team of experts has delivered comprehensive, hassle-free electronic transactions for nearly 15 years.

Our team works with multiple financial institutions and the Federal Reserve Bank to ensure the seamless movement of funds between your organization and the payee.

Products: ACH and credit card processing

Items at booth: Pens

Contact information
Jim Haug
Email: jim@intercepteft.com


InterDyn BMI

InterDyn BMI (#210)

2277 Highway 36 W Ste 300
Roseville, MN 55113-3830
Phone: 651-639-0575
Web: http://www.interdynbmi.com

Company description: As an InterDyn company, InterDyn BMI offers clients the advantage of specialized talents and industry expertise of each of our locations to maintain the highest quality of customer care and continue to expand our services with the latest technologies offered by Microsoft. With more than 500 certified professionals in locations around the world, InterDyn supports over 3,500 customers - making us the largest, most comprehensive and most experienced Microsoft Dynamics partner worldwide.

Products: Microsoft Dynamics

Contact information
Krista Cook, CPA
Phone: 651-639-0575


Intuit

Intuit (#203) - New this year!

5601 Headquarters Dr
Plano, TX 75024
Phone: 214-387-2454
Web: http://www.intuit.com

Company description: Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of financial management and tax solutions for accounting professionals, small and mid-sized businesses, and financial institutions.

Products: Quickbooks

Contact information
Donna Duncan
Phone: 214-387-2454
Email: Donna_Duncan@intuit.com


KleinBank Corporate Center - Bronze Sponsor

KleinBank Corporate Center - Bronze Sponsor (#207) - New this year!

1550 Audubon Rd Ste 200
PO Box 487
Chaska, MN 55318-4547
Phone: 952-448-2484
Fax: 952-448-7788
Web: http://www.kleinbank.com

Company description: KleinBank's roots date back to 1907 when C.H. Klein first bought stock in First National Bank of Chaska. Today, with assets totaling $1.4 billion and a financial team of 415 dedicated banking professionals, KleinBank is Minnesota's largest family-owned state bank. KleinBank has successfully established honest, long-lasting, values-based relationships with our customers for over 100 years.

KleinBank remains an outstanding bank with strong capital, committed ownership, excellent people, a true heart for the communities we serve and a leader in the financial services industry. Our bankers are dedicated to you and your success. One of our key characteristics is local management with customer accessibility to decision makers. When you bank with KleinBank, you partner one-on-one with an experienced banker who offers the resources and information needed to help you succeed.
This past year, KleinBank was honored to receive the 2011 Minnesota Business Ethics Award.

Products: Small business banking

Items at booth: Spin and Win game with prizes

Giveaways: Kindle Fire

Contact information
Greg Peterka, Alison Weibel
Phone: 952-361-5321
Email: g.peterka@kleinbank.com


Liberty Mutual - MNCPA endorsed insurance program

Liberty Mutual - MNCPA endorsed insurance program (#100)

14985 Glazier Ave Ste 645
Eagan, MN 55124-7825
Phone: 952-891-6363
Web: http://www.libertymutual.com/darlenevonarx

Company description: The MNCPA sponsored insurance program features a broad array of personal lines of insurance coverages for automobile, homeowners/renters, seasonal dwellings, recreational vehicles, boats/yachts, and coverage for your unique possessions such as jewelry, fine art and collectibles. Our program has a special appeas for CPA's and accountants because it offers distinctive products and services not typically offered by standard insurance companies, such as excess liability coverage with limits up to $10 million and uninsured/underinsured motorist protection coverage with limits up to $1 million.

The Auto & Homeowners' Insurance Program is offering these products to MNCPA members at a special discounted group rates* in Minnesota and other states across the country, and features complimentary consultative guidance from experienced personal insurance advisors.

Products: Auto/Home benefit for MNCPA members

Giveaways: Kindle Fire

Contact information
Darlene von Arx
Phone: 952-891-6363
Email: darlene.vonarx@libertymutual.com


Marsden Services, LLC - Wi-fi and Reception Sponsor

Marsden Services, LLC - Wi-fi and Reception Sponsor (#Not exhibiting) - New this year!

380 Saint Peter St Ste 760
St. Paul, MN 55102-7731
Phone: 651-641-1717
Fax: 651-225-1357
Web: http://www.marsdenservices.com/

Company description: Marsden Holding is one of the largest privately owned security, janitorial, HVAC and facility service providers in the United States. Whether a corporate office, medical facility, school or critical infrastructure, we have the strength and resources to properly service your facility regardless of size or use, with a personal touch and commitment that you will find refreshing. We focus on adding value to buildings, owners, tenants and employees.

Products: Facility and security services provider

Contact information
Chris Reid
Email: CReid@marsden.com


Marsh US Consumer - MNCPA Endorsed Insurance Program

Marsh US Consumer - MNCPA Endorsed Insurance Program (#102)

333 S 7th St Ste 1600
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2427
Web: http://www.mncpa-insurance.com

Company description: Insurance companies have long recognized that individuals who join proessional associations are better risk. MNCPA members therefore receive discount rates. Save time and money with competitive quotes on the following products:

Term life, disability
Auto/home
Professional Liability
Business owners package
Workers' compensation

Products: MNCPA Endorsed Insurance Program

Contact information
John Collentine
Phone: 612-692-7655
Email: john.t.collentine@marshpm.com


Merrill Corporation

Merrill Corporation (#215-216) - New this year!

1 Merrill Cir
St. Paul, MN 55108-5267
Phone: 651-646-4501
Fax: 651-649-3857
Web: http://www.merrillcorp.com

Company description: When it comes to managing financial data, reporting requirements and SEC compliance, no company offers more hands-on experience, top talent and state-of-the-art tools than Merrill Corporation. With more than 40 years of SEC compliance experience, Merrill was one of the first companies to actively engage with the SEC's mandated XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) filing program. XBRL is a global, open-standard, machine-readable language used to identify and search financial data. All public companies, including foreign issuers who file with the SEC, are required to submit their financial reports in XBRL format. Merrill offers a complete end-to-end XBRL solution with services ranging from expert consulting, mapping, tagging and validating to compliant filing with the SEC.

Products: XBRL

Contact information
Todd Gruber
Email: Todd.gruber@merrillcorp.com


Microsoft, Inc.

Microsoft, Inc. (#109-110) - New this year!

3601 W 76th St
Edina, MN 55435-5242
Phone: 952-837-4541
Web: http://www.microsoft.com/business

Company description: Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft serves millions of small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., helping them start, grow and thrive by leveraging today's powerful and affordable technologies. At the pillar of these technologies lies cloud computing, in which Microsoft has more than 15 years of experience and understands how to meet the demands of SMBs for simplicity and impact, with enterprise-grade capabilities, flexibility and affordability in a familiar environment.

Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) software delivers comprehensive out-of-the-box business management functionality, from operations management and financial management to human resource management and manufacturing. It connects the many moving parts of your organization, giving you better visibility into and control over what's going on in your business. Microsoft Dynamics GP enables you to make smart decisions that have a direct impact on your bottom line-increasing margins and improving your cash flow. Simple to learn and use, Microsoft Dynamics GP works with your existing technology and scales as you grow to deliver long-term value. Microsoft Dynamics GP also integrates with a leading Customer Relationship Management application, Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Products: Microsoft Dynamics GP, Cloud Computing

Contact information
Curt Witt
Phone: 952-837-4541
Email: Curt.witt@microsoft.com


Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (#205) - New this year!

400 Robert St N Ste 1500
St. Paul, MN 55101-2030
Phone: 651-292-4650
Fax: 651-292-4656
Web: http://www.mnchamber.com

Company description: The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is the state's largest and premier business advocacy organization. As the statewide voice of business, the Chamber represents more than 2,400 businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota. The Minnesota Chamber excels at offering private-sector solutions to public-sector problems.

Chamber Vision:
Strengthening the business environment to improve the lives of all Minnesotans

Chamber Mission:
The Minnesota Chamber will proactively lead the business community statewide to:


  • Advance nonpartisan, pro-business, responsible Minnesota public policy that creates jobs and grows the economy
  • Provide member services to address evolving business needs
  • Be nonpartisan

Contact information
Laura Boyd
Phone: 651-292-4650
Email: Lboyd@mnchamber.com


Minnesota Society of CPAs

Minnesota Society of CPAs (#103-104)

1650 W 82nd St Ste 600
Bloomington, MN 55431-1458
Phone: 952-831-2707
Fax: 952-831-7875
Web: http://www.mncpa.org

Company description: The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) is a not-for-profit professional organization. We've offered services that support CPAs and other accounting professionals since 1904. We currently have more than 9,400 members working in public accounting, industry, government and education.

Products: Professional membership organization for CPAs and other accounting professionals in Minnesota.

Contact information
Anne Janotta
Phone: 952-885-5524
Email: ajanotta@mncpa.org


Minnesota Society of CPAs - Young Professionals Group

Minnesota Society of CPAs - Young Professionals Group (#102)

1650 W 82nd St Ste 600
Bloomington, MN 55431-1458
Phone: 952-831-2707

Company description: The MNCPA Young Professionals Group provides networking opportunities, leadership skills, and social events for emerging leaders. These programs help young professionals build their careers while balancing their professional and personal lives.

Products: Networking and leadership development opportunities

Items at booth: Keychains

Contact information
Stephanie Schmidt
Phone: 952-885-5523
Email: sschmidt@mncpa.org


OTT, Inc.

OTT, Inc. (#108)

2675 Long Lake Rd
Roseville, MN 55113-1117
Phone: 651-262-2600
Fax: 651-262-2601
Web: http://www.ott-inc.com

Company description: OTT, Inc. (formerly known as Olsen Thielen Technologies, Inc.) is an award-winning Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, delivering automated accounting/enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions and services to small and mid-market businesses based in the Twin Cities and throughout the Upper Midwest. Our primary product offerings include Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server. Our service offerings include implementation, training, and support for our packaged solutions, as well as business intelligence (BI) solutions, development services, and IT Managed Services.

Items at booth: Pens, notebooks, clips

Giveaways: Office 2010

Contact information
Eric Sheehan
Phone: 651-262-2600
Email: info@ott-inc.com


Payroll Control Systems

Payroll Control Systems (#208)

6040 Earle Brown Dr Ste 250
Minneapolis, MN 55430-2561
Phone: 763-513-5951
Fax: 763-513-5968
Web: http://www.pcspayroll.com

Company description: Payroll Control Systems (PCS) is a leading provider of payroll, payroll tax, time & labor and human resources solutions in the Upper Midwest. Our team of experienced payroll professionals is committed to service, quality and excellence. It is this ongoing commitment that makes PCS one of the largest and fastest growing independent payroll services providers in the country.

Products: Timekeeping, payroll and HRIS

Items at booth: Highlighters and pens

Giveaways: Best Buy gift card

Contact information
Bob Willbanks
Phone: 763-513-5951
Email: info@pcspayroll.com


Robert Half - Silver Sponsor

Robert Half - Silver Sponsor (#209)

8500 Normandale Lake Blvd Ste 1010
Bloomington, MN 55437-3823
Phone: 952-831-7240
Fax: 952-831-6878
Web: http://www.roberthalfmr.com

Company description: Robert Half Management Resources, a division of Robert Half International Inc. (RHI), is the world's premier provider of senior-level accounting and finance professionals on a project and interim basis. Robert Half Management Resources works with clients in a variety of industries, filling interim positions.

Products: Staffing and recruiting services

Contact information
Jennifer Carlson, 952-831-7240
Email: Jennifer.Carlson@rhi.com


SALO, LLC/Numberworks, LLC - Wi-Fi sponsor

SALO, LLC/Numberworks, LLC - Wi-Fi sponsor (#201)

20 S 13th St Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1917
Phone: 612-230-7256
Fax: 612-230-7299
Web: http://salollc.com

Company description: SALO and NumberWorks are professional staffing solution firms that provide finance and accounting support to businesses in Minneapolis/St. Paul. SALO specializes in senior-level finance and accounting placement both on a project and an interim basis as well as senior-level financial search services. NumberWorks provides accounting professionals at the staff level on a project and interim basis. Founded in 2002 and 2007 respectively, SALO and NumberWorks are among the fastest growing contract staffing firms in the country, and top performers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Products: Staffing for finance and accounting

Contact information
Katie Imholt
Email: katieImholt@salollc.com


Sears Imported Autos

Sears Imported Autos (#115)

13500 Wayzata Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55305-1850
Phone: 952-546-5301
Fax: 952-546-2899
Web: http://www.searsimports.com

Company description: Since 1965, Sears has been serving the Twin Cities as its Primary Luxury Car Headquarters. You have seen us grow and change over the years, evolving from a small Mercedes-Benz dealership in Wayzata into our current presence in Minnetonka.

Products: Mercedes automobiles

Giveaways: IPad

Contact information
Leah Winter
Phone: 952-546-5301
Email: Leah.winter@searsimports.com


Signature Bank

Signature Bank (#111) - New this year!

9800 Bren Rd E Ste 200
Minnetonka, MN 55343-6400
Phone: 952-936-7800
Fax: 952-936-7801
Web: http://www.signaturebankonline.com

Company description: Signature Bank is dedicated to providing an exceptional banking experience with financial solutions customized to the needs of privately owned businesses and successful professionals through excellence, individualized attention and uncompromising service.

Our Mission Statement:
Devoted to long-term client relationships by providing an exceptional banking experience
Dedicated to recruiting and retaining an exceptional staff
Committed to long-term growth and consistent profitability

Products: Banking

Items at booth: Pens, apples, Ghiradelli chocolates

Giveaways: Twins tickets

Contact information
Dawn Logelin
Email: dlogelin@signaturebankonline.com


SoftLake Solutions

SoftLake Solutions (#112)

1568 26th Ave
St. Paul, MN 55112
Phone: 612-360-0813
Web: http://www.softlakesolutions.com

Company description: SoftLake Solutions specializes in providing Data Analysis and Data Governance software and consulting for medium and large sized companies throughout North America. Located in the Twin Cities, our products and services are used in many forensic applications including internal and external fraud investigations, government criminal bureaus, universities and medical institutions. We give companies the tools to quickly transform raw data into actionable intelligence, assisting in finding that needle in the haystack and detecting outliers hidden within your data.

Products: InfoZoom, data analysis solutions

Items at booth: Bottled waters, apples

Contact information
Steven Pesklo
Phone: 612-360-0813
Email: spesklo@softlakesolutions.com


U.S. Bank - Platnium Sponsor

U.S. Bank - Platnium Sponsor (#213-214)

7001 France Ave S
Edina, MN 55435-3707
Fax: 952-927-1235
Web: http://www.usbank.com

Company description: U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $340 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2011, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,085 banking offices in 25 states and 5,053 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bancorp and its employees are dedicated to improving the communities they serve, for which the company earned the 2011 Spirit of America Award, the highest honor bestowed on a company by United Way. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.

Products: Financial services

Contact information
Craig Veurink
Phone: 952-927-1277
Email: Craig.veurink@usbank.com


Venture Bank

Venture Bank (#200)

2640 Eagan Woods Dr
Eagan, MN 55121-1173
Phone: 651-289-2230
Fax: 651-289-0280
Web: http://venturebankonline.com

Company description: Venture Bank is a community bank, specializing in meeting the banking needs of small to medium sized businesses. We have three locations in the Twin Cities: Bloomington, Golden Valley, and Eagan. Our products include loans, deposits, and cash management services. Exceptional customer service with the delivery of these products is what sets us apart from our competition. Our business clients look to Venture Bank, not only for these products and services, but also as a business resource and advisor for their company.

Products: Financial institution

Contact information
Dion Muchow
Phone: 651-289-2222
Email: dmuchow@venturebankonline.com


VisionBank

VisionBank (#113) - New this year!

4725 Highway 7
Golden Valley, MN 55416-2203
Phone: 952-920-8400
Fax: 952-548-9890
Web: http://www.bankwithvision.com

Company description: What do you see you or your client's businesses becoming? Where would you like to see them go? Whatever you'd like to them to become, VisionBank can make it happen. Think of us as partners in your businesses future - shareholders in achieving your Vision.

We're not a traditional bank - we're experienced entrepreneurs, professionals and investors. We know what it's like to have a Vision and dream to bring it to life. So whatever you and your client's want for your businesses, look to VisionBank. It's possible here.

That's VisionBank.

Products: Banking products

Items at booth: Lawn chairs

Giveaways: Twins tickets

Contact information
Dean Mumbleau
Phone: 952-548-9882
Email: dean@bankwithvision.com



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