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SUMMARY:Email Copywriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write compelling emails that engage and convert customers. Email marketing still has one of the highest return on investment (ROI) of all marketing channels\, but businesses struggle to provide enough value in their emails to make their readers want to take action. This workshop will review strategies and tactics to help you create a successful email campaign. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/email-copywriting-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210817T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210817T120000
DTSTAMP:20210826T000431Z
CREATED:20210709T181612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000431Z
UID:2504-1629198000-1629201600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health and Money Matters
DESCRIPTION:Garner tools to change your outcomes fiscally and physically. During this session we will discuss the relationship between your personal finances and emotional health. Attendees will learn about adverse effects of low self esteem\, how this ‘thinking disorder’ can easily escalate to anxiety and depression\, and ways to shift away from that mindset.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/mental-health-and-money-matters/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210812T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210812T150000
DTSTAMP:20210826T000534Z
CREATED:20210709T180737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000534Z
UID:2501-1628776800-1628780400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Exporting Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about resources and programs that are available to help U.S. Businesses to export. If you are a startup-up\, or an established business\, do not miss this opportunity to learn about resources and programs that are available to help U.S. Businesses to export.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/exporting-made-easy/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210810T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210810T120000
DTSTAMP:20210709T180335Z
CREATED:20210709T180204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T180335Z
UID:2498-1628593200-1628596800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting for Veterans and Service Disabled Veterans
DESCRIPTION:This course\, participants will learn the basic ins and outs how the government buys goods & services & dive into Federal Contracting.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-for-veterans-and-service-disabled-veterans/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T120000
DTSTAMP:20210820T225459Z
CREATED:20210709T175515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T225459Z
UID:2495-1628161200-1628164800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:C.H.A.T. Your Way to Success
DESCRIPTION:Be an Influential and Inspiring Communicator. Learn how to maximize your communication\, your marketing\, and your presentations by leveraging all four distinct communication styles.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/c-h-a-t-your-way-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T140000
DTSTAMP:20210820T225136Z
CREATED:20210614T225729Z
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UID:2419-1627563600-1627567200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:SBA: Crédito Personal y Crédito Comercial
DESCRIPTION:Descubra cómo sus puntajes crediticios personales y comerciales pueden afectar las oportunidades de financiamiento. Cómo comprender el crédito personal y los pasos para mejorarlo\, cómo establecer su negocio y crear crédito a lo largo del tiempo y cómo el crédito comercial personal puede afectar la capacidad de pedir prestado capital y administrar su flujo de dinero.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/sba-credito-personal-y-credito-comercial/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T120000
DTSTAMP:20210820T225006Z
CREATED:20210614T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T225006Z
UID:2416-1627556400-1627560000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Manage Personal Credit & Your Business Credit
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your personal and business credit scores may affect funding opportunities. Understanding one’s personal credit and the steps to improve it\,  how to establish your business and build credit over time\, and how one’s business and personal credit can affect one’s ability to borrow capital and manage their cash flow.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/manage-personal-credit-your-business-credit/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210727T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210727T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T000804Z
CREATED:20210614T224511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000804Z
UID:2413-1627390800-1627394400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Marketing Essentials: Setting Up Your Ad's Target Audience
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss the differences between a core audience\, a custom audience\, and a lookalike audience and why they are important.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/facebook-marketing-essentials-setting-up-your-ads-target-audience/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210722T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210722T120000
DTSTAMP:20210709T220602Z
CREATED:20210709T220602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T220602Z
UID:2522-1626951600-1626955200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Women in Business
DESCRIPTION:Empowering small businesses to reach their full potential. Learn some tips to help you reach your full potential in your business.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/women-in-business/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210721T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210721T120000
DTSTAMP:20210614T224014Z
CREATED:20210614T224014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T224014Z
UID:2410-1626865200-1626868800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Overview of SBA Programs and Services
DESCRIPTION:This webinar covers programs and services the Small Business Administration in partnership with the Women’s Business Centre has to offer.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/overview-of-sba-programs-and-services-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210720T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210720T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T000907Z
CREATED:20210614T223329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000907Z
UID:2407-1626786000-1626789600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Marketing Essentials: Facebook Blueprint Resources
DESCRIPTION:Discover online learning courses\, training programs\, and certifications that can help you get the most out of Facebook
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/facebook-marketing-essentials-facebook-blueprint-resources/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210715T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210715T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T001133Z
CREATED:20210625T174839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001133Z
UID:2470-1626354000-1626357600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Success Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of using energetics to skyrocket your business.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/success-made-easy/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210713T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T000957Z
CREATED:20210630T194050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T000957Z
UID:2476-1626181200-1626184800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Marketing Essentials: The Benefits of Facebook Manager
DESCRIPTION:Learn the benefits of using Facebook Manager for your business\,
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/facebook-marketing-essentials-the-benefits-of-facebook-manager-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210706T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210706T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T001043Z
CREATED:20210614T222121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001043Z
UID:2401-1625576400-1625580000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Facebook Marketing Essentials: The 5 Elements of a Facebook Ad
DESCRIPTION:In this quick 1-hour workshop we’re going to review the 5 elements of a Facebook ad and why they are important for a successful ad campaign
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/facebook-marketing-essentials-the-5-elements-of-a-facebook-ad/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210630T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210630T120000
DTSTAMP:20210826T001251Z
CREATED:20210524T182816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001251Z
UID:2345-1625050800-1625054400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:How to Monetize Your Social Media Presence
DESCRIPTION:Learn the steps to create a winning social media strategy that can generate leads and sales to grow your business.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/how-to-monetize-your-social-media-presence/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210629T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210629T120000
DTSTAMP:20210604T192831Z
CREATED:20210604T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T192831Z
UID:2376-1624964400-1624968000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Benefits of Minority Owners Business Lending Plan & SBA
DESCRIPTION:Minority Owners Business Lending Plan explained and why First Home Bank set a 50M Goal and SBA fundamentals and new incentive offers. \nThis webinar is sponsored by: First Home Bank
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/benefits-of-minority-owners-business-lending-plan-sba/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210622T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210622T120000
DTSTAMP:20210826T001359Z
CREATED:20210604T192302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T001359Z
UID:2373-1624359600-1624363200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Creating Your First Sales Funnel
DESCRIPTION:In this quick\, one-hour workshop you will learn the distinct purpose of a sales funnel and how to get a person to take action and buy.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/creating-your-first-sales-funnel/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210617T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210617T160000
DTSTAMP:20210826T002121Z
CREATED:20210324T234626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002121Z
UID:2039-1623942000-1623945600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:MS PowerApps Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Office presents this webinar guiding you through the features PowerApps. It is a no-code/low-code platform for building apps that builds off concepts such as formulas in an Excel spreadsheet formatting\, functions\, and accessibility. Attendees taking this course should have a strong understanding of Excel’s basic features\, navigation\, functions\, and custom formulas.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/ms-powerapps-fundamentals/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210610T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210610T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T002237Z
CREATED:20210429T201703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002237Z
UID:2268-1623330000-1623333600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Secrets to Effective Goal Setting
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set goals using a step-by-step framework to be more successful in your business and personal life. These strategies can be used to generate more revenue\, increase impact\, create more time for yourself\, have stronger relationships with loved ones\, maintain a routine\, and so much more. Learn how to decide which goals are most important for you to achieve. We’ll also cover how to stay committed to your goals\, even when real life challenges come up and the one mindset tool that will make or break everything.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/secrets-to-effective-goal-setting/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210602T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210602T120000
DTSTAMP:20210419T204244Z
CREATED:20201115T032708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T204244Z
UID:1402-1622631600-1622635200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Certification: 8(a)
DESCRIPTION:How do I get started with Government Contracting?  \nI Participants will also be introduced to important websites\, and external agencies such as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center(PTAC). Marketing to the government will also be discussed. \n\nWhat is the difference between commercial contracting and government contracting? What is a contract?\nIs this right for me and my business? \nHow are “set-aside” contracts and goals determined? \n\nThis webinar will also dive into Federal Contracting Certification: 8(a)  \nLearn how the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program helps small\, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. This class focuses on the benefits of this program. It also covers the eligibility requirements necessary to participate. \n• The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. \n• There are substantial benefits of partaking in the program\,such as the consideration and preference for government procurement. \n• The 8(a) Program is an essential instrument for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to the economic mainstream of American society. The program helps thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a foothold in government contracting.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-certification-8a/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20210826T002325Z
CREATED:20210305T170027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002325Z
UID:1973-1621339200-1621342800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Website Work for You - Google
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. In this webinar we’ll cover: what type of design works best for your organization\, how to create a website that drives toward your business goals\, how to make your website more search-friendly on Google\, and more.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/make-your-website-work-for-you-google/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210513T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210513T120000
DTSTAMP:20210826T002419Z
CREATED:20210324T234049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002419Z
UID:2036-1620903600-1620907200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Increase your presence and followers on Instagram
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about: \n– How often you should post to maximize engagement with your followers. \n– How to properly use hashtags to increase the visibility of your posts. \n– How storytelling on social media helps you to increase brand awareness\, reach and attract new followers. \n– Instagram captions and how the captions can help you appear in search results.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/increase-your-presence-and-followers-on-instagram/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T120000
DTSTAMP:20210826T002504Z
CREATED:20210421T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002504Z
UID:2209-1620298800-1620302400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Brand as a Founder and as a Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on building yourself up along with your company or brand. As you grow and build your brand or business\, keeping yourself whole and well is equally as important to your overall growth and success as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/building-your-brand-as-a-founder-and-as-a-business/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20210429T192847Z
CREATED:20201115T032346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T192847Z
UID:1398-1620212400-1620216000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Show me the money – Leverage SBA Loans For Success
DESCRIPTION:This class discusses the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. The pros and cons of the funding sources are also reviewed. Topics to be discussed include familiar options such as self-financing\, funding from friends & family\, and partnerships. Other sources are reviewed such as:  \n• Small Business Loans  \n• SBA Loan Guaranty Program  \n• Microloans  \nSome less conventional financing sources along with their pros and cons are also discussed\, including selling equity (shares)\, venture capital\, angel investors\, and crowd funding.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/show-me-the-money-financing-options-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210429T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210429T120000
DTSTAMP:20210406T195134Z
CREATED:20210306T081749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T195134Z
UID:1976-1619694000-1619697600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:How to Build an Ecommerce Website
DESCRIPTION:Join Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to walk you through how to build an online shopping page for your retail business using Square Online and Weebly. Leaving the webinar you’ll be able to create a fully functional website that will be ready to sell products\, process credit cards\, select shipping capabilities and market your website.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/how-to-build-an-ecommerce-website/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T160000
DTSTAMP:20210826T003248Z
CREATED:20210324T233423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T003248Z
UID:2033-1619103600-1619107200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Office presents this webinar guiding you through the intermediate features of Excel formatting\, functions\, and accessibility. Attendees taking this course should have a strong understanding of Excel’s basic features\, navigation\, functions\, and custom formulas. \nObjectives: \n• Expand knowledge of notable functions in Excel  \n• Understand a wide variety of cell formatting to manipulate and interpret data  \n• Learn to create Pivot tables for data analyzation  \n• Understand options to restrict and protect data in Excel  \n• Utilize accessibility options in Excel using the Check Accessibility tool and how to add alternative text
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/deep-dive-into-microsoft-excel/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210421T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210421T140000
DTSTAMP:20210324T235214Z
CREATED:20210324T232908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T235214Z
UID:2031-1619010000-1619013600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Mastering Motivation: Change Your Mind\, Change Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stuck or unmotivated? Perhaps you lack a sense of clarity or purpose? If so\, this workshop is for you. Participants will learn the power of mental conditioning\, and the specifics of how to unleash their sense of purpose and motivation\, including: \n• The mental formula behind motivation \n• How our beliefs form our perceptions \n• How to identify our own mental blueprints \n• Techniques for shifting our mindset to get the results we want
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/mastering-motivation-change-your-mind-change-your-life/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210415T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210415T140000
DTSTAMP:20210826T003407Z
CREATED:20210324T231529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T003407Z
UID:2029-1618491600-1618495200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Starting Your Own Business in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join attorneys Grant Dearborn and Jessica West as they discuss the essentials of starting a healthcare company\, including licensing and regulatory compliance. This will include a short discussion relating to federal and state requirements\, including Medicare and Medicaid. They will take questions regarding the challenges and some best practices for starting a healthcare company at the end.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/starting-your-own-business-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210407T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210407T120000
DTSTAMP:20201115T032116Z
CREATED:20201115T032116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T032116Z
UID:1395-1617793200-1617796800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business to the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:This class focuses on improving your probability of being “found” by Federal contracting offices and large Federal Prime Contractors. The discussion includes: \n• Which website is used by contracting entities to source contractors  \n• Which NAICS codes and how many should you use  \n• What is a good “Capability Statement” \n • What is most important to a Contracting Officer and Selecting Official \n • How to improve your website  \n\nPresenter:  \nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development Specialist  \nSouth Florida District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/marketing-your-business-to-the-federal-government/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T120000
DTSTAMP:20210315T184057Z
CREATED:20210301T225905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T184057Z
UID:1932-1617102000-1617105600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the Tampa Bay Women's Centre
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre and all of the wonderful services that we offer to female entrepreneurs to launch and grow successful businesses. Attendees who live in Hillsborough\, Pinellas\, Pasco\, Manatee\, Polk and Hernando counties will receive a free one-hour coaching session.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/introduction-to-the-tampa-bay-womens-centre/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual
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