2025 Rally at the Alley
May
15
6:00 PM18:00

2025 Rally at the Alley

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Splitsville in Foxborough, MA

🎳 Join EDPA Northeast for a night of bowling, networking, and fun!
Come connect with fellow industry professionals for an exciting night in the heart of New England. Whether you're looking to make new connections or just enjoy some friendly competition, Rally at the Alley is a can't-miss event for the experiential and exhibit community.

Dinner included! Register Here

This year’s Rally at the Alley is being held in memory of a valued member of the Acer Exhibits warehouse team who recently passed away. As part of this event, we’ll be raising funds to support his family during this difficult time. We hope you'll join us not only for an evening of connection and camaraderie, but also to stand in solidarity with those in our industry community who are facing loss.

🏨 Need a Hotel?
We’ve secured a discounted group rate at the Residence Inn Boston Foxborough for attendees of Rally at the Alley. Rooms are available for $220 per night, but quantities are limited!

Booking deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Book your group rate for EDPA Non-Profit Splitsville Event

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Support EDPA Northeast and gain visibility among leaders in the events and exhibit industry. Sponsors receive logo placement across event materials, digital promotions, and exclusive perks depending on the level of support.

🏆 Main Sponsorships

Platinum – $1,000

  • Primary logo placement on all print materials

  • Primary logo on EDPA Northeast website

  • Featured in all social media promotions

  • (4) free drink tickets

  • (2) free event tickets

Gold – $750

  • Secondary logo placement on all print materials

  • Secondary logo on website and social media

  • (2) free drink tickets

Silver – $500

  • Tertiary logo placement on print, web, and social media

Bronze – $250

  • Logo placement on print materials only

🍹 Individual Sponsorships

Beverage Sponsor – $1,500

  • Logo on all event promotions

  • Tabletop signage at the bar

  • 1 drink ticket per attendee

T-Shirt Sponsor – $2,000 (SOLD)

  • Logo on event t-shirts and all digital/print promotions

50/50 Raffle Sponsor – $200 (SOLD)

  • Recognition on-site and in event communications

Click to Register for the Event

 
 
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Mar
18
7:30 PM19:30

EDPA Chapters Collide

EDPA Presents: CHAPTERS COLLIDE 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening as EDPA Chapters Collide 2025 brings together industry professionals from across the country for a night of networking, entertainment, and celebration!

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Howl at the Moon, South Bank on the Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

What to Expect:

🎶 Live Music – Enjoy high-energy entertainment in a lively atmosphere!
🍽 Light Appetizers – Delicious bites to keep you going.
🍹 Two Drinks Included – Raise a glass and toast to new connections!
🎟 Raffle Tickets Available – 1 for $20 or 6 for $100, with exciting prizes to be won!

Pricing & Registration:

💰 Early Bird Entry: $100 (Available through 2/28)
👥 Group Discounts Now Available! (New this year!)

This is a must-attend event for anyone in the experiential design and production industry. ID required – Must be 21+ to attend.

Secure your spot today and get ready for an epic night at Howl at the Moon!

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Mar
5
11:00 AM11:00

Virtual Meeting Series: March 5, 2025

Maximizing Productivity with ChatGPT & Generative AI

Join the Northeast EDPA Chapter for an engaging session with Celia Quillian, author of AI for Life, as she explores how generative AI can revolutionize both your work and personal life.

Celia will demystify generative AI, showcasing its potential to boost productivity for employees, businesses, and individuals. In this session, you’ll learn:

• What generative AI is, how it works, and its strengths & weaknesses 

• Key capabilities and applications of popular AI tools like ChatGPT

• Prompting tips and GenAI tricks to maximize efficiency.

• Practical applications for improving work communications, brainstorming, process documentation and more.

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will leave you equipped with actionable insights to transform your productivity.

Speaker Bio

Celia Quillian, author of "Ai for Life," has been featured as an expert in artificial intelligence by Time, Axios, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Today show. As the creator of the popular TikTok and Instagram channel @SmartWorkAI, she teaches practical ways to use AI to make life easier at work and at home. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and is a leader in AI, innovation, and marketing strategy within Atlanta’s technology scene. 

Topic: Unlocking the Power of AI: Expert Tips & Tricks with Celia Quillian

Time: Mar 5, 2025 11:00 AM PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 914 1088 9095

Passcode: 182255

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Mar
26
4:00 PM16:00

Virtual Meeting Series: March 26, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act 2024: What You Need to Know For This New Required Legal Filing

The federal government has created a new federal reporting requirement through the Corporate Transparency Act. Entities (domestic and foreign) are required to report certain information about beneficial ownership and management control, and then have an ongoing obligation to update this information as changes occur. Beneficial ownership reporting is an effort to help prevent money laundering and other financial crimes by requiring those with control over certain entities to provide identifying information. 

In this webinar led by Rob Cohen of DS&L, learn and be aware of the basics of:

  • Why do I need to file another report?

  • Who needs to report and do exemptions from reporting exist?

  • Who is considered a beneficial owner?

  • When am I required to file my initial report?

  • What kind of information needs to be reported?

  • Where does the reporting information get filed?

  • Who has access to this information?

  • What happens if an entity does not comply with the reporting requirements?

Mark your calendar to join us from work or at home with zoom this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89005970750?pwd=bHJoNkE0dWE2bWlPOThNU1lHZndSdz09

Meeting ID: 890 0597 0750

Passcode: 338231

 (For additional call-in numbers and options, contact EDPA Northeast President Jillian Fafard at jillian@aluvision.com)

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EDPA Chapters Collide at ExhibitorLIVE 2024
Feb
27
8:00 PM20:00

EDPA Chapters Collide at ExhibitorLIVE 2024

Catch up over cocktails and conversation at the EDPA “Chapters Collide” EXHIBITORLIVE kick off party!

Catch up over cocktails and conversation with your fellow EDPA members from across the nation at the 4rd Annual EDPA “Chapters Collide” at ExhibitorLIVE! Join us for a networking social event on Tuesday, February 27th at The Lookout at Ole Red in Nashville from 8pm-10pm.

 Event Details:

Registration: $80 Ahead and $100 at the Door (includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers!)

Register in advance, and don’t forget to check out the sponsorship opportunities available, listed below! We look forward to seeing you there!

Along with pre-registration, you can purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a free pass to EDPA Access 2024 (a $2,395 value!) - $20 each or (with purchase of specific ticket) 6 for $100.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Band Sponsor - $2,500 SOLD

Platinum Sponsor - $1,000

  • 5 Raffle Tickets *

  • 2 Admission Tickets

  • 2 Drink Tickets

  • Logos on EDPA Northwest, SoCal, Las Vegas, Texas, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast eblasts, social media & websites

  • Logos on event banners & table cards

Gold Sponsor - $500

  • 2 Free Raffle Tickets *

  • 2 Drink Tickets

  • Logos on EDPA Northwest, SoCal, Las Vegas, Texas, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast eblasts, social media & websites

  • Logos on event banners & table cards

Silver Sponsor - $250

  • Logos on EDPA Northwest, SoCal, Las Vegas, Texas, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast eblasts, social media & websites

*Raffle Tickets are for a free pass to Access 2024 (up to $2395 value)

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Dec
21
to Dec 23

EDPA ACCESS: Raffle Item Donation

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EDPA ACCESS Raffle Item Sponsorship

The Northeast Chapter welcomes your support in providing a raffle item for the EDPA ACCESS 2023 silent auction. All money raised from the silent auction benefits the EDPA Scholarship Foundation. Please consider donating to our cause.

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Project New Hope: Operation Jeepers Christmas
Nov
20
to Dec 11

Project New Hope: Operation Jeepers Christmas

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EDPA Northeast is Proud to Sponsor Project New Hope & Operation Jeepers Christmas

‘Tis the season for giving, and the EDPA Northeast Chapter invites you to help us! We are once again working with Project New Hope for their Operation Jeepers Christmas holiday gift giving drive.


Each year, Project New Hope, Inc. hosts their Operation Jeepers Christmas initiative to help make the holidays a little brighter for the children of our active and veteran military community. These children, up to ages 17, sometimes spend the holidays without their loved ones. Please consider donating to our cause, so we can purchase gifts for our chosen family and help make their holiday merry and bright.

While Project New Hope maintains a strict privacy policy on their signed-up families, they do provide us with some background information on the children and their holiday wishlist. Our assigned family this year has four children, ages 6-11.

If you would like to know more about the individual wish list of each child to know how your donation will be spent, please contact us at info@edpanortheast.com.


Thank you for your continued support!

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Virtual Round Table: Shipping Trends
Jun
5
4:00 PM16:00

Virtual Round Table: Shipping Trends

Current Insights: Event Shipping

Virtual Panel Discussion Series

Monday, June 5, 4-5pm ET

Join us - no travel necessary - for a round table discussion on current shipping trends and information. Hear from the experts live on their recent experiences and insight, with a live Q&A session to end the event.

Panelists:

Ernie Magalotti, Senior VP of Trade Shows of Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW)

Lauren (Wheeler) Miller, CEM, Account Executive of Team Worldwide

This is a free event. Registration is required to attend.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via Zoom.

For any technical issues, please reach out to Jillian Fafard at jfafard@blue-hive.com

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3rd Annual Chapters Collide
Apr
24
9:00 PM21:00

3rd Annual Chapters Collide

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Catch up over cocktails and conversation with your fellow EDPA members from across the nation at the 3rd Annual EDPA “Chapters Collide” at ExhibitorLIVE! Join us for a networking social event on Monday, April 24th at the 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen from 9pm-11pm.


Registration: $40 pp

Includes 2 drink tickets and hors’ devours

Along with pre-registration, you can purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a free pass to EDPA Access 2023 (a $2,395 value!) - $20 each or (with purchase of specific ticket) 6 for $100.

Sponsorship Opportunities…

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2023 Rally at the Alley
Mar
23
6:00 PM18:00

2023 Rally at the Alley

The 2023 “Rally at the Alley” EDPA Northeast Fundraiser returns to Splitsville at Foxborough’s Patriot Place on March 23rd, this time to benefit Dana Esposito of BlueHive Exhibits.

Read on for Dana’s story and how to register and/or sponsor the event!

 
 

Dana’s story…

On November 20, 2022, Dana Esposito was thrown from a horse while on a charity horse ride. Unexpectedly, the horse behind hers bit her horse on the rump, causing it to suddenly panic, buck several times, and throw her up into the air and onto the ground.

She suffered a broken and fractured pelvis, broken and fractured ribs, and a fractured sacrum. She broke and fractured several of the transverse process bones in her lower back. Thankfully, she did not have a brain injury and was not paralyzed.

Dana had surgery at Mass General where they inserted large screws into her pelvic bones to hold her together. After a week and a half, she was moved to Spaulding Rehab. When she first arrived, she could not even sit up. After two and a half weeks of rigorous physical therapy, she was able to go home a week ahead of schedule and has been wheelchair-bound since Spaulding. Dana is hoping to be approved in mid-February to start PT for standing and walking. Dana plans to be walking by March 1st, which is a tad ahead of schedule, but she is a self-described stubborn cement-head, and a woman on a mission.

Dana has been in our industry for over 25 years. She is an exhibit designer, and a creative and corporate leader, championing the success of the companies she works for, their clients, and future industry talent.

She is on the EDPA Board of Directors, is the Co-chair of the EDPA University Affiliation Committee where she manages the mentorship program and was one of the founding members who restarted the EDPA Northeast chapter.

 

Day of the accident

At Spaulding Rehab, almost ready to go home

Registration

$100 Per Person, $400 Per Team, and $75 for Non-Bowlers. Click Below to Register.

Contribute

Support Dana and her recovery, even if you can’t attend.

Contribute

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum - $1000
Primary logo placement on event slide show, chapter website and social media. Two (2) free tickets to event.

Gold - $750
Secondary logo placement on event slide show, chapter website and social media. One (1) free ticket to event.

Silver - $500
Tertiary logo placement on event slide show, chapter website and social media.  One (1) free ticket to event
Bronze - $250

Logo placement on event slide show, chapter website and social media.


Click below to be a main event sponsor at the Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze level. Deadline to sponsor the event is March 17.


Individual Sponsorships
Highest Score Trophy - $250

Lowest Score Trophy - $250

Beverage Tickets - $500 - SOLD OUT

50/50 Raffle - $250

Signature Drink - $100 - SOLD OUT
(Sponsor names a signature drink at event)

Click below to select an individual sponsorship opportunity. Deadline to sponsor the event is March 17.

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EDPA Chapters Collide at ExhibitorLIVE
Jun
20
8:00 PM20:00

EDPA Chapters Collide at ExhibitorLIVE

Catch up over cocktails and conversation at the EDPA “Chapters Collide” EXHIBITORLIVE kick off party!

It’s time to get social with your fellow EDPA members from across the nation. Join us for a networking party on Monday, June 20th at the epic Skyfall Lounge in the Delano Hotel from 8pm-10pm.

 

Event Details:

Registration: $40 (includes 2 drink tickets!)

Dress Code: Nightlife Attire

Register in advance, and don’t forget to check out the sponsorship opportunities available, listed below! We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor - $1,000

  • 5 Free Raffle Tickets (for a free pass to EDPA Access; up to a $2,395 value)

  • 2 Free Drink Tickets

  • Logos on EDPA Northwest, SoCal, Las Vegas, Texas, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast eblasts, social media & websites

  • Logos on event banners & table cards

Gold Sponsor - $500

  • 2 Free Raffle Tickets (for a free pass to EDPA Access; up to a $2,395 value)

  • Logos on EDPA Northwest, SoCal, Las Vegas, Texas, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast eblasts, social media & websites

  • Logos on event banners & table cards

Silver Sponsor - $250

  • Logos on EDPA Northwest, SoCal, Las Vegas, Texas, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast eblasts, social media & websites

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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Virtual Meeting Series: Thur. Aug. 26
Aug
26
4:00 PM16:00

Virtual Meeting Series: Thur. Aug. 26

Exhibitor Advocacy

Continuing on our discussion of events advocacy and current experiences in the exhibitor world of events, hear from Amanda Helgemoe, CEO of NuVista Event Management Services, on her updates and perspective of the status of the events world. Amanda will be bringing a special guest to turn this round table discussion into a dynamic learning experience.

Mark your calendar to join us from work or at home with zoom this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87132490640

Meeting ID: 871 3249 0640
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Virtual Meeting Series: Thur. July 29
Jul
29
4:00 PM16:00

Virtual Meeting Series: Thur. July 29

Team Trivia

The Northeast and Texas Chapters of EDPA are joining forces for an afternoon of fun (and slightly competitive) trivia!

Topics will be a mix, and will be presented in poll form for players to select their answer and win that round. The player with the most correct answers at the end will win!

One 1st Place Prize will be awarded — a $25 gift card (Visa or Mastercard)

PLUS the Northeast Chapter will make a donation match up to $250 to the funds collected for registration! If the winner is someone from the Northeast Chapter, the donation match will go towards Rally at the Ally 2021. If the winner is someone from the Texas Chapter, the donation match will go towards an organization or charity of the Texas Chapter’s choosing.

This will be an individual player trivia event, so no teams are necessary.

Registration is $5 pp. (All proceeds will go towards the donation match.) Click the link below to register and save your spot!

Register

Mark your calendar to join us from work or at home with zoom this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87132490640

Meeting ID: 871 3249 0640
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2020 EDPA Northeast “The Classic” Virtual Golf & Mini Golf Tournament
Oct
1
to Oct 16

2020 EDPA Northeast “The Classic” Virtual Golf & Mini Golf Tournament

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2020 EDPA Northeast “The Classic” Virtual Golf & Mini Golf Tournament

Due to the ongoing global pandemic, the annual EDPA Northeast “The Classic” golf tournament has been transitioned to a virtual event.


What that means:

The 2020 Virtual “The Classic” will include two different tournaments in one. This will allow everyone to participate from the serious golfer to the completely not serious as all! We will simultaneously hold a traditional “Best Ball” tournament as well as a traditional mini-golf stroke play tournament.

Rather than getting together at Shaker Hills Country club, registrants for the “Best Ball” tournament will golf at the course of their choice during the tournament schedule either alone OR with their team of 2-4 players.

At the same time, registrants for the mini-golf stroke play tournament will play as singles at any mini-golf course of their choice.

Post-Event Zoom Call to be scheduled the week of 10/19 for awards and information.

Who is Invited:

Anyone who is part of the exhibit industry and their guests.

How Tournament will work:

“Best Ball”

Participant will register for event between August 28th through September 30th. Participants can golf alone or with a team of 2, 3 or 4 players. Participants then golf at the course of their choice between October 1st through October 16th. Greens fees are the responsibility of each golfer. We will use a “Best Ball” scoring system. Everyone keeps their own actual score on each hole. If you are playing as part of team of 2,3 or 4 players, you will use the best individual score from your team on each hole as your team score. Every participant will be eligible for the “Individual” low score and “Team” low score if part of a team of at least 2 people. A photo of completed scorecards will need to be sent to info@edpanortheast.com by 5pm on October 16th to qualify for any prizes.

“Mini-Golf”

Participants will register for event between August 28th through September 30. Participants then will golf at a mini-golf course of their choice between October 1st and October 16th . Mini-Golf greens fees are the responsibility of each golfer. Each payer keeps their own score on each hole. This tournament will be judged on single scores only. No team scores. A photo of the completed scorecard will need to be sent to info@edpanortheast.com by 5pm on October 16th to qualify for any prizes.

Updates and leaderboard will be posted on EDPA Northeast Facebook page

We urge all participants to submit photos of their day on the course, or mini-course. This will allow us to provide a more inclusive event for our community.


Zoom Awards Banquet

Week of October 19 Zoom Awards banquet scheduled to announce winners etc. Details TBD.



Cost:

Basic Package - $25 per golfer

  • Entry into both the “Best Ball” and “Mini-Golf” tournaments

  • Golfer gift bag to the 1st 100 entrants

  • One (1) Mulligan for each tournament

  • Cost of round of golf NOT included

Basic Registration

Premium Package - $50 per golfer

  • Entry into both the “Best Ball” and “Mini-Golf” tournaments

  • Golfer gift bag to the 1st 100 entrants

  • “The Classic” branded Hat

  • Two (2) mulligans

  • Cost of round of golf NOT included

Premium Registration

Sponsorship

Closest to the Pin Contest Sponsor - $100 - Four available

  • Women’s Closest on holes under 150

  • Womens’s Closest on holes over 150

  • Men’s Closest on holes over 150

  • Men’s Closest on holes under 150

  • Logo placement on website and social media

  • Acknowledgement at Awards Zoom call

Virtual Hole Sponsor - $50

  • Logo placement on website and social media Acknowledgement at Awards Zoom call

Please email info@edpanortheast.com about additional sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsor



Prizes:

“Best Ball”

  • Low Individual Score Men – Lowest score for 18 holes (no handicaps)

  • Low Individual Score Woman – Lowest score for 18 holes (no handicaps)

  • Low Team Score – Lowest score for team (2, 3 or 4 players) using “Best Ball” Scoring

  • Closest to the Pin Women (Holes OVER 150 yards) – must provide exact measurement (ft & in) and hole yardage to qualify

  • Closest to the Pin Men (Holes OVER 150 yards) – must provide exact measurement (ft & in) and hole yardage to qualify

  • Closest to the Pin Women (Holes UNDER 150 yards) – must provide exact measurement (ft & in) and hole yardage to qualify

  • Closest to the Pin Men (Holes UNDER 150 yards) – must provide exact measurement (ft & in) and hole yardage to qualify

“Mini-Golf”

  • Low Score Men

  • Low Score Women

  • Most Holes-in-Ones

  • Highest Score



Cost of all rounds of golf are the responsibility of the golfer. This virtual tournament was created to give our industry members and their guests an opportunity to participate in a low key fun virtual event. We are not factoring handicaps, slope rating of courses, difficulty or easiness of course. The honor system will be in place for all scoring and contest submissions.


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EDPA Northeast Cocktail Kickoff at EXHIBITORLIVE 2020
Mar
30
5:30 PM17:30

EDPA Northeast Cocktail Kickoff at EXHIBITORLIVE 2020

EDPA Northeast will be hosting a cocktail party that will take place at the Reserved Parking in the Square at EXHIBITORLIVE 2020, the largest professional development conference for tradeshow and corporate event marketing.

Meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 at the Reserved Parking in the Square, located in the front of the exhibit hall.

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EDPA NE Leadership Session: Gregg Lederman in NYC
Oct
24
6:00 PM18:00

EDPA NE Leadership Session: Gregg Lederman in NYC

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EDPA Northeast is excited to hosts it fall chapter meeting in NYC at the Fashion Institute of Technology Thursday, October 24th from 6-8pm. Industry professionals and FIT students will gather to network and engage in the feature presentation by the award-winning author and speaker, Gregg Lederman.

Stay tuned for registration and sponsorship information!

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EDPA Northeast Cocktail Kickoff at EXHIBITORLIVE 2019
Feb
25
5:30 PM17:30

EDPA Northeast Cocktail Kickoff at EXHIBITORLIVE 2019

EDPA Northeast will be hosting a cocktail party again this year at Exhibitor Live. In addition to networking over drinks, we will briefly discuss accomplishments of 2018 and what’s upcoming in 2019.

Meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 at the Reserved Parking in the Square, located in the front of the exhibit hall.

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