The Falls City EDGE Executive Committee. Board of Directors and staff are pleased to present our 2017 EDGE annual review. As you can see. it has been an exciting and productive year for us. We have worked diligently to attract new industrial development. encourage existing business growth and facilitate in the educational advancement of our regional workforce.
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The Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) annual strategic planning effort presents an opportunity for the public and private partners to reassess and realign strategic priorities and actions to guide the organization on the road to continued success.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Today's BNSF is the result of more than 390 railroad lines that merged or were acquired during our 160-year history.
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Union Pacific is proud of the partnerships it shares with the 7,300 communities it serves throughout the western two-thirds of the United States. It's a tradition that began more than 150 years ago, and that will continue tomorrow and beyond.
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Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is a key hub for the mid-west states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. One of America's biggest airports, Kansas City Airport connects millions of passengers a year to domestic and international destinations.
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The mission of the Omaha Airport Authority is to provide, operate, maintain and develop premier air transportation facilities to serve the Greater Omaha and surrounding area. The highest levels of safety, convenience, efficiency and customer service will be used to accomplish this mission.
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From gliders to private planes to corporate jets, Lincoln Airport of the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, aviation enthusiasts of all types will find the airport to be a one-stop shop for all their needs. Services such as aircraft storage, fueling, major and minor maintenance, aircraft painting and flight training are available through the airport and/or one of our general aviation partners.
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Private and corporate aircraft regularly use Falls City’s municipal airport, Brenner Field. It handles over 4800 landings per year. There is a 4000-ft. hard surfaced all-weather runway #14-32 with NDB and GPS approaches. There is a new terminal building with a 160 x 400-ft. concrete apron. In addition to the terminal building, a new 70 x 100-ft. maintenance hangar can accommodate eight single-engine aircraft at...
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The publicly owned City of Falls City Utility Department provides abundant electric power, natural gas, sanitary sewer and water which ensures a reliable supply and lower rates for the citizens of Falls City.
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Southeast Nebraska Communications is a privately owned, third generations telephone company which has provided local telephone services in Falls City and the surrounding area since 1906. The company offers local telephone, long distance, internet services and bundle packages to customers in Falls City, Rulo, Stella, Shubert, Verdon and Salem, Nebraska.
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In the late 1940s, entrepreneurs using simple antennas and Army-surplus coaxial cable created the country’s first cable television systems and revolutionized the way Americans watched TV. More than 70 years later, Time Warner Cable (TWC), the second largest cable provider, owns and manages advanced, well-clustered cable systems throughout the United States. Time Warner Cable offers cutting edge digital technology, a rich range of home entertainment...
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As a research and community outreach unit of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, CPAR excites collaboration between state and local government, local and regional media and other entities throughout the region. We can help an economic development group or nonprofit organization better analyze its data or assist a small business or neighborhood association gain a deeper understanding of the market for its...
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USDA's NASS Nebraska Field Office, the fact finders for Nebraska Agriculture.
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Data, economic trends, research reports, statistics, profiles and demographics…you can find them all here. DED is eager to assist with tools, information and assistance to make your vision a reality.
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Falls City is in the midst of re-inventing itself to be in position for its 21st century residents, those currently living here and those who will come.
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Opened August 9, 2006. Some of the features include two water slides, lap pool, two diving boards, water canon, flower showers and zero depth entry area. There are shelter areas and attractive landscaping.
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“The staff is always so friendly, and the size of collection for such a small town is unbelievable.” Jordie, Falls City, NE
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Prichard Auditorium is continually referred to as “the jewel of Southeast Nebraska.” In the year 2000, a $1.5 million renovation was completed to include many upgrades to the facility. This exceptional sports, exposition, cultural, and performing arts facility is the location of choice for most of the major events that occur in Falls City, Southeast Nebraska, and the three-state region.
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At VisitNebraska.com, we want to make the best of Nebraska available to the world.
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Today’s manufacturing is about advanced technologies, state of the art facilities, and fast paced work environments. But most of all, manufacturing is about those people who like to see the product of a hard day’s work. However, this is not the impression of manufacturing that is held by many Americans today. Only 35 percent of parents say they would encourage their children to pursue careers...
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When it comes to shipping freight, our rail network moves you forward. With our 32,500 miles of rail track, you can rely on BNSF for shipping your freight in the most cost-effective, fuel efficient, environmentally-friendly and reliable manner. Use our rail network route maps to see your shipping options.
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As Executive Director, Beckie Cromer is responsible for the administration of the Falls City Economic Development & Growth Enterprises operations. This includes the successful implementation of our strategic plan and business retention and expansion projects. Beckie is also the principal liaison between EDGE and the State of Nebraska on issues relating to economic development incentive programs.
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EDGE’s mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the greater Falls City area.
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It is with great pleasure that we present the 2011 Annual Report of Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE). As you will see, it has been an exciting and productive year for us.
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EDGE’s mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the greater Falls City area.
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During 2009, the Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise undertookan aggressive networking effort.
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Herzog was founded in 1969 by William “Bill” Herzog as an asphalt paving contractor on the guiding principles of safety and quality. We continue to incorporate these principles and make them a core component of our work and business ethics. We recognize through safety and quality, we can deliver a product of greater value to the customer. This recognition has led us to be a...
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Falls City is in a prime location. Strategically placed at the center of America’s heartland, three major metropolitan areas are less than two hours away: Kansas City, Missouri, Topeka, Kansas, and Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska.
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This web site contains information about County programs, services, departments and offices, as well as helpful information on commonly asked questions. We encourage you to use this site frequently to access agendas and minutes of the Board of County Commissioners.
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Nebraska Interactive empowers state and local government to provide more online services. Learn how we can help you streamline business processes, create cost savings, and operate more efficiently.
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Nebraska is truly in the middle of it all, offering an array of advantages that make exploring, living, working and doing business here a wonderful and rewarding experience. Exceptional quality of life, clean air, excellent educational opportunities, vast recreation, and safe environment, as well as, unmatched work ethic, business-friendly atmosphere, and lower-overall cost of living make Nebraska a dynamic location.
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“Our mission is to serve the public by administering the state revenue laws with integrity, efficiency, and consistency.”
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The secretary of state has responsibilities over the following areas: elections, business registrations, occupational licensing, state rules and regulations, records management, international relations and youth civics programs. The secretary of state is the keeper of the Great Seal of the State of Nebraska, and the office is the repository for official state documents. By law, the secretary of state serves on a number of state...
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Nebraska is truly right-in-the-middle-of-it-all offering an endless array of advantages that make living, working, and doing business here a wonderful and rewarding experience. Nebraska is a state that balances and blends economic opportunity with lifestyle; offers a wide variety of employment opportunities; has minimal commute times, safe communities and life-long learning prospects; provides variety and accessibility to natural, recreational and lifestyle amenities; has a great...
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Our brands are among the most recognized in global agriculture; in some cases with more than 160 years of industry experience. We believe that strong relationships and quality products are the cornerstones to success – this philosophy guides our work with farmers, grain traders, processors and port facilities.
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Our therapy team is passionate about bringing the latest techniques and programs to our patients. Through continuing education, our physical and occupational therapists apply the latest research to improve balance and reduce fall-risk. They also utilize therapeutic modalities combined with a comprehensive therapy program for strengthening, balance training, pain reduction, wound-healing, urinary incontinence, and increasing range of motion.
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Family Medicine Clinic offers a full spectrum of primary care services.
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A family educating heart, mind, body and spirit for this life and the next.
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Since 1983, Vantec, Inc. has grown to be known as a top manufacturing resource for plastic molded parts with a solid reputation as an innovative leader in quality custom injection molding services. The underlying foundation at Vantec has stemmed from our customers’ success. With the increasing rise of competitiveness among OEMS and the constant focus on lower costs, we have equipped our facility and staff...
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Movement is money in your business. There simply is no time to slow down, let alone break down. Reliable equipment is a must. FAST designs, customizes and builds the industry’s most dependable, durable and safe equipment. It is easy to use, requires little maintenance, works for years and looks great in the process.
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Nebraska Interactive empowers state and local government to provide more online services. Learn how we can help you streamline business processes, create cost savings, and operate more efficiently.
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If you want to start a business or do business in Nebraska, and could use some help, check out these great resources.
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NBDC consultants help Nebraska businesses grow and create new jobs. Experienced certified consultants provide confidential, impartial consulting services and educational opportunities for established and start up businesses, as well as researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals.
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Historically, Nebraskans have built their livelihoods and communities one job at a time – primarily through small, family-operated businesses and farms. Many of today’s most successful businesses in Nebraska began many years ago as small locally-owned businesses.
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Our Rural Enterprise Assistance Project is committed to strengthening rural communities through small, self-employed business development. We offer four essential services: financing (micro loans), business training, technical assistance, and networking.
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Our office brings you reliable, research-based information in agriculture and natural resources; consumer and family economics; community and economic development and 4-H/youth development. Our goal is simple - to help you put knowledge to work!
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Peru State’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” a member of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, is nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska on the Missouri River. The College offers a mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Nebraska’s first college, established in 1867 as a teacher training school with one building and 60 students,...
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SCC is committed to its mission of transforming students and the diverse communities it serves through accessible, dynamic and responsive pathways to career and technical, academic transfer and continuing education programs.
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered in 1869, is an educational institution of international stature. UNL is listed by the Carnegie Foundation within the “Research Universities (very high research activity)” category. UNL is a land-grant university and a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools...
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Creighton University, located in Omaha, Neb., offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit tradition for people who want to contribute something meaningful to the world. It’s where students, faculty and staff thrive in a supportive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic values and traditions. And, it’s where students learn to become leaders through service to others.
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The Peter Kiewit Institute is shaped by the dynamic alliance of education and industry. The Institute's mission is to fuel collaborations and fire the imagination of faculty, students and business alike. In so doing, the Institute offers exceptional career opportunities for students and provides the business community with a growing labor pool of skilled professionals.
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The University of Nebraska Omaha is a life-changing force. We welcome everyone to celebrate their ambitions here, work hard and go far.
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Through our mission of community, faith and scholarship we are becoming one of America’s great Catholic colleges.
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Highland Community College began as Highland University in 1858, making it the first college in Kansas. After eight name changes, the College is now in its 157th year of providing higher education opportunities to the people of Northeast Kansas in a small rural setting. The College has traditionally prepared students to continue their studies at baccalaureate institutions. Studies conducted at the Regents universities in Kansas...
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Students living on the main campus at HCC or with parents/guardians in Doniphan County may receive scholarships/awards to attend the Technical Center for the following:
Full Time Tech Center Students-$1100 per semester
Full time students, part-Time Tech Center and part time on campus-$550/semester towards Technical Center classes and $550 toward general education classes taken on the main campus.
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Manhattan is ranked among the best college towns in the country for good reason. Whether you want live music, endless dining options or outdoor adventures, you'll find your fit in "The Little Apple."
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Since its founding, the University of Kansas has embodied the aspirations and determination of the abolitionists who settled on the curve of the Kaw River in August 1854. Their first goal was to ensure that the new Kansas Territory entered the union as a free state. Another was to establish a university.
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Serving Kansas through excellence in education, research, patient care and community engagement.
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Washburn University is a public institution with more than 6,900 students and 1,000 faculty and staff involved in more than 200 academic programs. Our programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's, doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees.
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Missouri Western State University, located on more than 700 acres in St. Joseph, Mo., serves Missouri and surrounding states. Originally founded as St. Joseph Junior College in 1915, Missouri Western was transformed into a four-year college in 1969 and became a full member of the State of Missouri system in 1977. In 2005, Missouri Western received university designation and changed its name to Missouri Western...
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On behalf of the Northwest community, welcome to Northwest Missouri State University's website. As Northwest's president, it is my privilege to invite you to explore the varying links across our acclaimed academic programs, extensive co-curricular experiences, and so much more.
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EDGE’s mission is to encourage economic growth and improve the business conditions of the greater Falls City area. Our goal is to develop a prosperous business community and growing job market—the foundations of a healthy economy.
We are committed to collaborative approaches and solutions to issues that will enable our area to continue building, growing and prospering in the future. Our hope is current...
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An area that has been declared blighted and substandard, in accordance with Nebraska state statues, is defined as one where conditions are present that may have a detrimental effect on public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the neighborhood. The statues point to conditions such as inadequate infrastructure, conditions which endanger life and property by fire or other causes, dilapidated buildings, inadequate parking, congestion, and...
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It is with great pleasure that we present the 2014 Annual Report of Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE). As you can see, we have realized another successful year on the economic development front with the area realizing some great projects in 2014. These accomplishments would not be possible without our EDGE team—the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, committees, and staff-who offer energy...
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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On behalf of our Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and staff, I am pleased to present the Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) Annual Report. We proudly present our achievements which earned Falls City the coveted “2013 Governor’s Showcase Award”. This report is a testament to our commitment to building a stronger region and as you peruse through the report you will see...
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the Falls City area.
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