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Friday 19th September 2025
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🔎 Understanding the Fair Pay Agreement in Social Care
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We are pleased to invite you to an important webinar hosted by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). This session will provide clarity on the upcoming Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) and its implications for the social care sector.
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📅 Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
📍 Where: Online
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What an FPA is, why it’s being introduced, and how it links to the Employment Rights Bill
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Key timelines, the development process, and progress to date
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Objectives of the consultation and how you can respond
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Interactive discussion and Q&A opportunities
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⚠️ We anticipate high demand for this session, so please book early.
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🆕 Member Update
📢 AGM Announcement
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 8th October at 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm at The Relais Cooden Beach. All members are warmly welcome to attend.
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Address: Cooden Sea Rd, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4TT
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Not a member? If you would like to discuss Gold Membership with ES, B&H Partners in Care, please contact Sean Walser, Membership Manager membership@espic.co.uk or Telephone: 07429139752 to find more.
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🌟 Get Your Tickets for the East Sussex Care Awards 2025! 🌟
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The countdown is on! 🎉 Join us on Thursday 13th November 2025 at the East Sussex National Hotel for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible people and teams making a difference in adult social care across East Sussex.
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The East Sussex Partners in Care – Care Awards 2025 will showcase the very best in our sector, with awards recognising innovation, compassion, dedication, and excellence. It’s a night to celebrate achievements, honour care heroes, and come together as a community.
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The evening includes a gala dinner, an inspiring awards ceremony, and a chance to support a great cause through our charity raffle.
After the formalities, let your hair down and dance the night away with our end-of-evening disco.
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📅 Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: East Sussex National Hotel
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🎟 Tickets are limited — don’t miss your chance to be part of this very special evening!
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International Recruitment Scheme Still Open — Funding Available
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Good news — the SESCA International Recruitment Scheme is still accepting applications, and funding is available to help support care providers.
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If you’re considering recruiting overseas staff, this scheme can help with:
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Funding and resources to support sponsorship processes
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Assistance navigating licensing and immigration requirements
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Ongoing support to ensure compliance and sustainable recruitment
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Don’t miss this opportunity — the scheme is open and ready to support your recruitment needs.
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Free Legal Helpline available now!
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The FREE legal helpline is available for you to use! Available until 28th November!
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Providers are entitled to a Free 30-minute, no obligation, phone consultation with an immigration specialist at Lester Aldridge Solicitors.
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Phone lines are open from 9am-5pm, Mon–Fri (with an answer phone operating outside these hours).
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You can also email Lester Aldridge using the dedicated address below.
Phone: 01202 786126
Email: sescahelp@LA-Law.com
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The service is open to all CQC-registered adult social care providers operating in the South-East.
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Recruitmatch Everyday English & Cultural Awareness
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Designed for carers from overseas.
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An online course over 6 weeks with a live trainer, 10am - 11.30am, each Wed for 6 weeks, from 15th Oct 2025 - 19th Nov 2025
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This is the training that we have offered to workers registered with the IR scheme in the SE region, and we have had excellent feedback on it.
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Recruitmatch have agreed to offer a special price of £150 to providers who book it for their staff. Providers should contact Recruitmatch directly if they have any questions.
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Save the Date: Supported Living Themed Webinar
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We’re pleased to announce a brand-new Supported Living Themed Webinar, with full details and speaker lineup to be confirmed soon.
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📅 Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm
📍 Where: Online
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This free session will explore key issues and opportunities in supported living, with practical insights for providers.
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Articles from Hempsons
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Sponsored by Hempsons, CMM has launched a new CQC resource page; a one-stop-shop for care providers’ regulatory needs. For breaking news, newly published guidance, informative blog posts, a monthly column from the regulator, advice on preparing for an inspection and more, click here.
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What are some of the basic things care providers miss?
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In a new series of blogs, Philippa Doyle, head of social care at Hempsons, answers the most common questions providers ask when dealing with the CQC. In her first instalment, Philippa answers ‘What are some of the
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basic things you see providers fail / fall down on, particularly those that might seem really obvious and get missed?’
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What are the key legal risks for complex care providers under CQC regulation?
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In the second in this series of blogs, Philippa Doyle, Head of SocialCare at Hempsons, answers another of the most common questions providers ask when dealing with the CQC: What are the key legal risks for complex care providers under CQC
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regulation, especially when delivering care involving restrictive practices or managing people with high clinical needs?
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Sponsored by Hempsons, CMM has launched a new CQC resource page; a one-stop-shop for care providers’ regulatory needs. For breaking news, newly published guidance, informative blog posts, a monthly column from the regulator, advice on preparing for an inspection and more, click here.
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No onboarding fees with CareLineLive
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We know that switching management software – or going digital for the first time – can feel like a big step. That’s why CareLineLive, one of our trusted partners, is here to make that process smoother and more supportive for you.
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As a special offer to our members, CareLineLive is waiving their standard onboarding fee for any new contract signed before 30th September 2025.
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Whether you're ready to move on from paper, switch from another system or simply want to explore a better way of managing your agency, this is your chance to get started with an award-winning software and genuine human support, with no extra upfront cost.
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CareLineLive is proud to be the UK’s top-rated home care management software with a 4.8 star rating on Trustpilot. With this offer, they’re taking away the onboarding fee, but keeping the gold-standard support their customers love.
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With long nights and darker days creeping in, you’re likely to see an uptick in the number of employees taking time off – either for physical or mental health related reasons.
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World Mental Health Day is coming up on the 10 October – do you know how to help your employees if they’re struggling?
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Enter your free Citation HR and Health & Safety advice line. Call 0161 504 0843 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday for free, confidential Health & Safety and HR advice that puts you first. Remember to quote ESPiC & BHPiC when you call!
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Sussex Digital Team October Events
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FREE EVENTS FOR SUSSEX CARE PROVIDERS
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With so much going on, why not follow their eventbrite page to be notified as soon as they launch a new event Eventbrite
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Online Safety Foundations
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Tuesday, 7 October 2025 11:30
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An interactive workshop guiding social care professionals through practical cyber security steps with hands-on demonstration
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Communication at Work - OneDrive
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Wednesday, 15 October 2025 11:00
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Getting the Best Out of OneDrive - one hour. interactive workshop for social care
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Digital Office Skills - Outlook
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Wednesday, 15 October 2025 14:00
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A hands-on workshop for social care staff to learn practical Outlook skills. Bring your laptop & work along with the trainer
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Practical IT Skills Workshop - IT Systems and Devices
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Friday, 17 October 2025 11:30
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A hands-on workshop exploring essential IT skills for cyber and data security to safeguard your digital world.
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Getting to Grips with ROPA and Information Asset Registers
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Tuesday, 21 October 2025 14:00
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Join us if you want to learn more about your legal obligations as a care provider under The General Data Protection (GDPR)
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Artificial Intelligence and CQC AI Strategy
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Thursday, 23 October 2025 14:00
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Exploring what AI and CQC’s early thinking could mean for social care.
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Interactive Workshop: Republish Your DSPT
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Friday, 24 October 2025 11:00
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Republish your DSPT, audit your answers, ask questions, and access in-depth support
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Republish your DSPT in your lunch hour
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Thursday, 30 October 2025 12:30
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Republish your DSPT to standards met in your lunch hour.
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Would you like access to a platform that provides practical guidance on specific leadership topics?
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The Institute of Health and Social Care have put together a series of hot topic webinars which are available to view. You will also be able to gain 1 HPL point towards our High Performance Leadership Framework which counts towards your professional development. The list of the sessions are below:
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- How to adapt your leadership style to suit individual differences
- How to organise your workforce for success
- How to empower your teams to be inclusive
- How to build relationships internal and external
- Introduction to compassionate leadership
- How to create psychologically safe teams
- How to communicate effectively
And one that we know many struggle with.
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- How to confidently have courageous conversations - live demo
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If you haven’t already registered please contact Sue Jones on sjones@ihm.org.uk who will send you the relevant information.
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Skills for Care Nursing Update September 2025
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Social Care Student Nurse Placement Strategy Launched
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Register now for social care preceptorship sessions starting September 2025
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This autumn we’ll be running a series of free sessions aimed at supporting your organisation to run a successful preceptorship programme.
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Preceptorship programmes are a vital part of the support required to recruit and retain registered nurses and nursing associates who are new to the NMC register.
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There are two separate sessions, running through September, October and November, for those people in your nursing team who could carry out the following roles - one would be a preceptorship lead, who would lead on this for the organisation, and then other nursing staff who could act as preceptors.
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For more information and to book your place:
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Global Majority Nursing Network
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Are you registered nurse or nursing associate from a diverse background? Join our new Global Majority Nursing network which aims to provide you with a place to share insight and experiences, embrace collaborative working and access personal development and leadership opportunities.
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Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025 | Time: 14:30 - 15.30 | Location: Online
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Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 | Time: 13:00 - 15.00 | Location: Online
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Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026 | Time: TBC | Location: TBC
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Social Care Network for Students and Early Career Nursing
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In partnership with and led by the Council of Deans of Health we have also launched the Social Care Network for Students and Early Career Nursing.
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- If you’re a student nurse or nursing associate or just starting out in your nursing career in social care this is designed for you.
- If you’re a care provider hosting students or an employer of newly qualified nurses and nursing associates then please encourage them to get involved as it is a great opportunity for peer support, developing a collective voice, hearing from others and understanding local and national nursing policy.
Further general nursing information and resources can be found here: Nursing
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Did you know that the CQC is expected to undertake 3,000 assessments in the next six-months?
Whether you are preparing for your first CQC assessment, striving to deliver outstanding care or needing to improve, we can support you.
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The popular one-day virtual or face-to-face seminars bring together front-line managers, and compliance leads to learn how to meet or exceed CQC expectations or how to recover effectively if your service has fallen below the required standards.
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Being prepared for CQC assessment
Dates now available to book in October, November and December
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Discover why assessment is important, what and how the CQC will assess and learn how to evidence high-quality care and demonstrate your service meets CQC expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating.
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✅ Learn about the CQC Assessment Framework and the latest areas of assessment focus.
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✅ Understand successful approaches to preparing your staff for CQC assessment.
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✅ Discover what you will need to evidence to demonstrate your service meets or exceeds what the CQC expects.
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Explore practical ways to be ready for assessment
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Update from Birdie
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📍 Event: Winning Private Clients – Leicester
Our in-person event is coming to Leicester, helping care providers learn how to attract and retain more private clients.
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📘 New eBook: Holding Your Own with Local Authorities
Practical guidance on building confidence in negotiations and securing better outcomes with commissioners.
👉 Download the eBook
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🎓 Training: Holding Your Own with Local Authorities (with the Homecare Association)
A webinar version of the eBook above!
👉 Find out more
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⚡ Blog: Frankenplatforms – Why Piecemeal Systems Hold Providers Back
Our latest blog explores the hidden costs and risks of juggling multiple disconnected systems.
👉 Read the blog
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Welcome to another update on What’s New in Adult Social Care, where we share the latest courses and resources for health and social care managers and teams in Sussex.
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World Alzheimer’s Day — 21 September
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Each year on 21 September, communities worldwide observe World Alzheimer’s Day, raising awareness about dementia, supporting caregivers, and highlighting advances in care and research.
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Why It Matters for Home & Social Care
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Dementia is a leading cause of dependency in older people, and many live in their own homes rather than in institutional settings.
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Quality homecare is vital for people with dementia to remain safe, supported, and connected in their familiar environments.
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Carers (paid or unpaid) often face unique challenges such as behavioral changes, communication difficulties, and the emotional toll of long-term support.
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Dignity and Person-centred Care: Every individual living with dementia deserves to be treated as a person first—not defined by their condition.
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Supporting Carers: Caregivers need not just training and respite, but emotional support, peer networks, and recognition for the crucial role they play.
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Integration & Coordination: Seamless collaboration between health, social services, and voluntary sectors is essential to deliver holistic care at home.
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Innovation in Homecare: From telecare, smart homes, and assistive tech to tailored social programs — innovation helps people remain independent longer.
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Events and Training
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More events have been added this week! Click here to view all upcoming events.
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Our Sponsors & Partners
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Click here to view our new and updated website with all our Sponsors!
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