{"id":4,"date":"2025-09-26T16:17:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:54:09","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#938b81\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-13\" alt=\"small business development center sign\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/460169811_1050275530437607_1517898662785375716_n-1-edited-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Small Business Development Center at Clark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-639b5052 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div style=\"color:var(--clarku-color-deep-red)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">our mission<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We educate and empower our clients to build profitable businesses.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">In the past 2 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">1200+Clients were assisted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">40 Graduate Interns were hired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clark University Ribbon Cutting for New Small Business Development Center Office Downtown Worcester\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uUVoS4Irk3E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section-intro has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/small-business-development-center.jpg&apos;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\" class=\"wp-block-group padded lifted has-white-background-color has-background wp-container-content-69bc4bdf is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25.625rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padded has-charcoal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-047f78bf034475307b1ce6a5474dceca is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro\">We aspire to lead the industry with innovative solutions, personalized strategies, and a commitment to excellence that drives sustainable growth for entrepreneurs and young professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/business-advising.jpg\" alt=\"business advisor with young business entrepreneurs showing off new shows\" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/business-advising.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/business-advising-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/business-advising-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business advising services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our business advisors guide and empower our clients throughout the life of their business so they can make effective decisions and build thriving, sustainable, and profitable businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Massachusetts SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clients.msbdc.org\/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&amp;center=6090&amp;subloc=0\"><strong>Click here to register for no-cost, confidential advising services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467656594_17856877995312935_8513096597904641230_n-edited-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"large conference room\" class=\"wp-image-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467656594_17856877995312935_8513096597904641230_n-edited-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467656594_17856877995312935_8513096597904641230_n-edited-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467656594_17856877995312935_8513096597904641230_n-edited-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467656594_17856877995312935_8513096597904641230_n-edited-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning and mentorship programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We engage Clark students to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience through our internship program where they are guided by experienced mentors and experts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2024_Clark_Consulting_Group-02.jpg\" alt=\"small business campus partners\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2024_Clark_Consulting_Group-02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2024_Clark_Consulting_Group-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/2024_Clark_Consulting_Group-02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support workshops and trainings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide our network with customized workshops and trainings in Business Planning, Marketing and Social Media, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Massachusetts SBDC training events are supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element section has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we do it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We aspire to lead the industry with innovative solutions, personalized strategies, and a commitment to excellence that drives sustainable growth for entrepreneurs and young professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small business accelerator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clark consulting group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business leadership academy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467540952_17856686502312935_7046788936627770529_n-1-1024x841.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467540952_17856686502312935_7046788936627770529_n-1-1024x841.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467540952_17856686502312935_7046788936627770529_n-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467540952_17856686502312935_7046788936627770529_n-1-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/467540952_17856686502312935_7046788936627770529_n-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:var(--clarku-color-deep-red)\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-center\">What&#8217;s happening<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">SBDC News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/clarknow.clarku.edu\/2024\/09\/17\/clark-opens-the-small-business-accelerator-in-downtown-worcester\/?_gl=1*1i5h58i*_gcl_au*NjYwNzYwMDAxLjE3NTgxOTkwNTA.\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"ribbon cutting ceremony\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/ribbon-cutting-900x600-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark opens the Small Business Accelerator in downtown Worcester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students to provide crucial assistance to current and prospective business owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\"><strong>Explore more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <a\n        class=\"clarku-block-card \"\n        href=\"https:\/\/clarknow.clarku.edu\/2024\/02\/22\/new-space-in-downtown-worcester-expands-experiential-lab-for-business-students\/?_gl=1*wuslj*_gcl_au*NjYwNzYwMDAxLjE3NTgxOTkwNTA.\"\n    >\n                    <div class=\"clarku-block-card-img-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                \t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n                    alt=\"idea lab\"\n                    class=\"clarku-block-card-img clarku-block-card-img-full\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/idea-lab-900x600-1.jpg\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div\n                class=\"clarku-block-card-content\"\n            >\n                \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New space in downtown Worcester expands \u2018experiential lab\u2019 for business students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration with Small Business Development Center offers hands-on experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\"><strong>Explore more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet our Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--blue);border-top-width:6px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/tom-herald.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Herald\" class=\"wp-image-36\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--blue)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/tom-herald.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/tom-herald-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tom Herald<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Regional Director<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--blue);border-top-width:6px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/tony-fiore.jpg\" alt=\"Tony Fiore\" class=\"wp-image-37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/tony-fiore.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/tony-fiore-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tony Fiore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Senior Business Advisor<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--blue);border-top-width:6px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/MUNIR-KHAN.jpg\" alt=\"Munir Khan\" class=\"wp-image-38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/MUNIR-KHAN.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/MUNIR-KHAN-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Munir Khan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Senior Business Advisor<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--blue);border-top-width:6px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/sarah-dolan.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Dolan\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/sarah-dolan.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/sarah-dolan-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sarah Doran<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">Client Services Manager<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#849eb073\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Massachusetts Small Business Development Center services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the U.S.<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clients.msbdc.org\/reg.aspx?mode=counsel&amp;center=6090&amp;subloc=0\"><strong>Click here to register for Advising Services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull section abut-end has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/Massachusetts-color-2048x1212-1.jpg\" alt=\"American's SBDC logo\" class=\"wp-image-42\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/Massachusetts-color-2048x1212-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/Massachusetts-color-2048x1212-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/Massachusetts-color-2048x1212-1-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/Massachusetts-color-2048x1212-1-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/Massachusetts-color-2048x1212-1-1536x909.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/logo-3.png\" alt=\"Clark university logo\" class=\"wp-image-41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/logo-3.png 379w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/logo-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/small-business-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/101\/logo-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" 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