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Exhibit Hall Diagram & Directory

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Note: Osprey A & B and Ibis A & B will be combined to create two larger rooms.

Table Company Description

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3 Oaks Resource Group International

Breakfast Sponsor

3 Oaks is a one stop, single source furniture, fixture, supply and equipment purchasing company. We

manage your purchasing from start to finish, performing all procurement steps. We provide highly

competitive bid pricing, negotiated with our numerous manufacturing partners, passing the savings

directly to you, eliminating duplicate, lengthy bid processes.

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Acadia NorthStar

School Registration Sponsor

Acadia NorthStar is the most widely-used Financial Management and Student Information Services

provider for Charter Schools in North Carolina. They work with over 90 operating charter schools in

North Carolina assisting these Schools in achieving and maintaining superior financial performance as

well as successfully navigating the myriad of rules, regulations and compliance standards imposed on

every operating Charter School in the state. Constantly improving and changing to meet the needs

of NC charters, Acadia NorthStar has recently added an Information Technology Support Contract to

its long list of services offered. Since its founding in the early years of the charter school movement,

Acadia NorthStar has developed a proven system that integrates sound accounting, compliance and

governance practices into everything they offer. With over 850 clean charter school audits behind

them, it’s no surprise why a former NC State Auditor refers to Acadia NorthStar as “The Go-To Guys”

in charter school financial and information management.

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American Book Company

Coffee & Snack Sponsor

Educator-founded and managed test preparation company has FREE NC Ready Math, ELA, Social

Studies and Science student workbooks and eBooks available at our table while supplies last!

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AXA

Monday Night Reception Sponsor

At AXA, redefining standards isn’t just our motto – it is who we are. Since our company’s inception,

we have had our customers’ interests and concerns at heart. That commitment continues today with

our singular focus on being attentive, available, and reliable.

In working with clients, we tailor our services to specifically meet the needs of our plan sponsors and

their participants. Our philosophy on saving for retirement and our approach to helping our clients

achieve their financial goals encompasses the following: we are committed to providing first-rate

customer service and diversified investment options to meet the needs of all our clients.

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BB&T Capital Markets

Monday General Session Lunch Sponsor

Our Education Finance Group provides comprehensive capital structure planning and execution for

charter schools, private K-12, public and private colleges and universities, student housing facilities,

and private secondary schools. With a robust bond distribution platform and the resources of one of

the nation's strongest financial institutions, we serve the needs of this sector with focus and expert

execution. With the experience and focus of our professionals, we understand how to navigate

challenging financial markets while providing ongoing guidance and support to ensure the long-term

success of our clients.

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Blue Heel Development

Panel Sponsor

Blue Heel Development, LLC is a North Carolina real estate development and investment company

that provides schools with efficient, cost effective, turn-key facility solutions. Our full-service

approach takes schools through the process of site selection, facility design and construction, and

financing and leasing options. We develop relationships with schools to meet the unique needs of

each educational program, while delivering facilities on time and within budget.

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Blue Line Technologies


Blue Line Technologies is one of the fastest growing IT service providers in the Carolinas and recently

named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast50. Our teams support numerous private and charter

schools with their technology needs including cabling, wireless networks, application support, help

desk services, and data protection, backups, and security. Our unique staff brings expertise in both

Apple and Windows networking, supporting any type of device used by the students or staff in K-12

educational environments. Blue Line has offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greenville SC.

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Bobbitt Design Build

Bobbitt is a design build company with experience in the design and construction of educational

facilities including charter schools. We can assist in preliminary planning including site evaluation,

budgeting, and space planning.

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Camcor

Camcor provides the most effective technology solutions for your school. Founded in 1949, Camcor

has always made customer service and satisfaction our number one priority. We offer products and

expertise covering all aspects of digital imaging, audio/video, interactive classrooms, and multimedia

presentations. Whether you need guidance on purchasing a single document camera, headphone, or

complex projector system; Camcor will be here to assist you.

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Charter Success Partners

Sunday Night Reception Sponsor

Core services include Financial Services, Student Information (PowerSchool), Student Lottery, Online

Payment Processing, Facility Acquisition and Financing, New Charter School Startup, and more. CSP

partners with you to provide the highest quality services so you can focus on student achievement.

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Colonial Life

For 75 years, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company has had one mission: to help America’s

workers preserve and protect the vitally important things they work so hard to build. Headquartered

in Columbia, South Carolina, we offer a wide range of financial protection options, helping more than

3 million people in nearly 80,000 companies. In addition to our personal benefits counseling

expertise, we’re a pioneer of payroll deduction and innovator of enrollment technology. Our end-to-

end capabilities and commitment to going above and beyond enable us to provide unmatched

customer service. With more than 10,000 sales representatives and more than 1,000 home office

professionals, we’re here to help during life’s most challenging times.

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D.A. Davidson & Co


The Fixed Income Capital Markets Group of D.A. Davidson is a national leader in raising capital

through fixed income banking, distribution and depository strategy. We specialize in several practices

in which we have significant expertise, and our institutional sales force has vast experience in serving

the needs of banks and credit unions, insurance companies, bond funds, money managers, and trust

companies.

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Design Development Architects

Coastal Sponsor

1 mission…. drawing out your vision, 17.5…. average staff tenure (years), 32.... years serving the public,

75%…. projects from repeat clients / referrals, 2,295…. projects completed, 19,510…. students

attending class each day in Schools we designed.

Design Development Architects works with groups and individuals in educational environments

(PreK-12, Athletic Programs and Performing Arts) that need designing a facility that would represent

their vision. We offer our clients wise planning options with a systematic approach through each

design phase including the construction process

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Digitalphone.io

Sunday Night Reception Sponsor

DigitalPhone.io is a leading provider of USAC Category 1 eligible hosted telecommunications to K-12

schools in the Southeast United States. Our Government/Education team is dedicated to public

sector VoIP and stacked with industry experience. We’re adding team members and accounts every

month. Our specialist can answer your specific questions to the best way to move your

communications to the cloud and save money every month.

For K-12 Schools DigitalPhone.io provides Category 1 E-Rate eligible hosted telecommunications to

the education. Here are just a few benefits: Connect to Every Classroom, Custom Prompts, Voicemail

-to-Email, System-Wide Paging, Virtual Fax to email, Centralized Management, Multi-Site

Compatibility, Emergency Notifications, Lower Monthly Costs

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D-TEL Telecommunications, Inc.

D-TELTelecommunications is Gastonia’s first and largest telephone equipment dealer and offers a

complete line of business telecommunications equipment. We offer quality equipment including

premise-based and cloud telephone systems and network services, network cabling and

infrastructure, and camera systems. Our fast, personalized customer service comes at a fair price.

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Educational Environments

Educational Environments offers furniture and design solutions for 21st Century learning spaces that

embrace movement, flexibility, and collaboration; partnering with leading manufacturers like VS

America to provide the highest quality and most innovative design. Let us help you create

Educational Environments that inspire!

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Educational Networks

Signage Sponsor

Educational Networks are experts at building charter school websites, and we provide a total

solutions package for schools: Custom Web Design, CMS, Mobile Apps (iOS & Android), Accessibility,

Hosting & Maintenance and Unlimited Technical Support.

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EMS LINQ, Inc.

School LINQ is a comprehensive, cloud-based software package designed for North Carolina charter

schools. The School LINQ suite includes 3 fully-integrated modules: Fund Management, Payroll and

Budget Builder. Each module is loaded with features to make financial record keeping and reporting

simple and straightforward. School LINQ gives you immediate access to the information you need to

manage your charter school efficiently and effectively.

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epluno

Breakfast Sponsor

epluno's™ founders have been helping schools with e-commerce solutions for years. We’ve learned

that what works for one school isn’t necessarily right for another. That’s why we created epluno™,

and it’s also why we work hard to match our solution to each school’s exact specifications. Whatever

your story, epluno™ has an ordering solution for you.

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EPR Properties


EPR Properties provides financing solutions for the development and acquisition of charter school

facilities. EPR Properties understands that safe, attractive, purpose-built facilities are vital to the

success of your school. As leaders in the financing of charter schools, we’re able to meet your

unique needs, including land acquisition and new construction, property acquisition and renovation,

and acquisition of existing schools with leases already in place. We provide 100% financing and are

100% committed to bringing your school to life on time, on budget, and with passion. Visit

www.eprkc.com to learn more.

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Goodall Consulting / LBA Haynes

Strand

Goodall Consulting, using a network of proven charter professionals, provides school finance,

operations, public relations, and new school development services for the North and South Carolina

charter school community. LINQ accounting services are provided through LBA Haynes Strand, a

70-employee CPA firm with offices in Matthews, Greensboro, and Mount Airy (www.lbahs.com). The

team of Julie Ayers, CPA (NAWBO-Charlotte’s 2016 Woman Business Owner of the Year) and Eddie

Goodall, formerly a CPA, state senator, and the Charter Association’s Executive Director, delivers a

breadth of experience and expertise not found anywhere else in the state. Service. Security.

Support.

http://www.lbahs.com/

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Hertz Furniture

Flexible, Collaborative, Individualized, or Traditional - Hertz Furniture has innovative furniture to

match your teaching style, curriculum, and budget for every room in your school, including

Classroom, Commons Area, Lab, Media Center, café, and more, all with Lifetime Warranties.

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Highmark School Development


Highmark School Development solves the facility problem for charter and private schools by

providing the development expertise and 100% of the capital required to develop permanent and

affordable school buildings.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company dedicated to changing people’s lives by

fostering passionate, curious learners. As a leading provider of Pre K-12 education content, services

and technology solutions. HMH is uniquely positioned to create engaging and effective educational

content and experiences from early childhood to beyond the classroom. HMH serves more than 50

million students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning children’s book, novels,

non-fiction and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. Visit

https://www.hmhco.com

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Innovative Modular Solutions

Panel Sponsor

From the first contact to moving into your modular building, IMS provides a dedicated team to

ensure our customers are completely satisfied with their project. Customers are never passed off to

another team member after beginning the project, but instead our Sales Managers, Project

Managers, and project support staff work as one to provide the consistent service our company

prides itself on.

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Insurance People

Tuesday Closing Session Lunch Sponsor

Since 1997, Insurance People has helped over 100 charter schools with the specialized property and

casualty insurance needed to protect school assets, board members, staff and volunteers. We also

offer a unique dividend program which has paid out over $500,000 to charter schools during the

past 11 years, and the complete library of Safe Schools online training courses to improve school

safety and meet compliance requirements at very little or no cost. Ask Steve Griffin or John Ramsey

how Insurance People can help your school control property/liability costs, workers compensation

claims and in-service training time.

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Kay-Twelve

Our Goal: to create Better Learning Environments:

Learning environments can be found everywhere. They can include classrooms, Lecture Halls,

Conference rooms, Training Center and open plan spaces. The goal of Kay-Twelve is to improve

learning outcomes by working with Educators to create high impact learning spaces that unleash

student potential. We give professionals like you the tools you need to improve learning outcomes

by creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment for your students.

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Lands’ End School Uniforms

Lands' End School Uniforms is your best place to buy school uniforms whether your school has a

strict uniform policy or a loose dress code. Whether you need a dress school uniform look or a

casual pair of khakis and polos, we are your one stop school uniform store to have everyone from

your toddler to your teenager outfitted in style. Shop Lands' End school uniforms today!

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Leaders Building Leaders

Leaders Building Leaders is an organization led by charter school leaders that provides coaching,

consulting, and teaching services in the areas of governance, leadership, academics and operations.

We intentionally teach school leaders how to identify the cause of the problem, develop a solution,

and execute a plan towards sustainability.

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Little Diversified Architectural

Consulting, Inc.

Breakfast Sponsor

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, an international architecture and design firm, is recognized

for developing exceptional design solutions that generate Results Beyond Architecture in the

Community, Workplace, Healthcare and Retail industries. Within the Community Studio, Little has a

team of professionals who have dedicated their careers exclusively to the design of Schools. Little

delivers “Breakthrough Ideas for a Better Future” by combining expertise in architecture, land

development, engineering, interior architecture and an array of specialty consulting services.

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Lotterease

Audio / Visual Sponsor

Lotterease is the most popular Lottery and Parent Communication System in North Carolina! It saves

charter schools time and money. In addition, it ensures that charter schools are compliant with state

lottery laws so that they are protected from claims of lottery fraud. Lotterease automatically

manages siblings, weighted applications and waitlists. Parents can apply and confirm attendance

online. If you are still using paper or excel based lotteries, save yourself the headache and get

Lotterease.

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Mobile Modular

Mobile Modular has been a leading provider of relocatable classrooms and modular buildings to

school districts for over 30 years. Our goal is to provide each customer with a building designed to

meet their specific needs and a level of individual service that exceeds expectations. Your Project –

Our Commitment.

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Mussman Architects

Breakfast Sponsor

Mussman Architects, P.A. is a full-service, multi-disciplinary architecture firm with a dynamic design

process that enhances building projects and client experiences. We are leaders in charter school

design with projects around the southeast. Our energy and creativity together with our expertise

and budgeting tools ensure excellence for your entire project. We believe both function and design

aesthetic are uncompromising characteristics that resonate with the community. Visit our website at

www.mussmanarchitects.com for more information.

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National Awards

Tote Bag & Pin Sponsor

For 30 years, National Awards has been renowned as a leader in Recognition, Awards and Incentives

and has worked with many of the nation’s most prestigious brands, associations and universities to

incent, reward and acknowledge their employees and customers.

National Awards provides more than branded products and recognition services. We are a brand

marketing and services company providing a full suite of loyalty, membership and entitlement

solutions with consumer engagement.

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National Heritage Academies (NHA)

Brunswick Sponsor

National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with community groups to build and operate public

charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA partners with 87 K-8 schools in nine states serving

more than 57,000 students. NHA’s system of schools is designed to eliminate the achievement gap

and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in high school,

college, and beyond.

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NC Office of State Human

Resources-NCFlex


The NCFlex State Insurance Plans is administered by the NC Office of State Human Resources,

allowing State employees to purchase benefits on a pre-tax basis. NCFlex has a long history of

providing quality benefits with excellent customer service and offers combined enrollment with the

NC State Health Plan. Offerings include Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Cancer,

AD&D, Term Life, and TRICARE Supplement. NCFlex also offers a Core AD&D plan and a Core

Vision plan, both of which are at no cost to employees. For more information please visit

www.ncflex.org

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NC Teachers of Tomorrow


North Carolina Teachers of Tomorrow is an alternative certification solution that is specifically

designed for career changers and people who are already in a school but just not certified to teach.

The service is free to schools and produces exceptional candidates. Candidates take all courses

online and at their own pace. Tuition isn't due unless the candidate gets hired as a full-time teacher.

Schools have free access to a list of candidates to interview without obligation to hire. The program

started in Texas 13 years ago and produced 7000 teachers in Texas last year. Teacher retention rate

after five years in the classroom is nearly 70%!

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North Carolina Department of Public

Instruction (NCDPI)

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the

state's public-school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of

the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The agency provides leadership and service to the 115 local public-school districts and 2,500+ district

public schools, 150+ charter schools, and the three residential schools for students with hearing and

visual impairments. The areas of support include curriculum and instruction, accountability, finance,

teacher and administrator preparation and licensing, professional development and school business

support and operations, and school connectivity.

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Office Depot

Office Depot offers office and classroom essentials, breakroom and janitorial, copy and print,

promotional items, furniture and technology. Office Depot also has an initiative called “Committed to

Learning.” The initiative is founded on the company’s core beliefs of equity; skills mastery; and

collaboration between teachers, students, and parents; for successful learning outcomes. “Committed

to Learning” integrates Office Depot’s education-focused contract division with a wealth of best-in-

class partners across the instructional ecosystem of people, classrooms, content, data and materials.

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Pierce Insurance Agency

Audio / Visual Sponsor

Pierce Insurance is a family-owned company founded in 1955. Lonnie and Wanda Pierce were

pioneers in the employee benefit arena. Our first client in 1955 is still with us, even as we have grown

to service over 500,000 insureds. Today, our staff has over 500 combined years of experience. We

provide customized solutions for you and your employees. With 3 distinct workplace generations

(Gen X, Gen Y, Boomers), in 3 distinct personal life stages, it is increasingly important to meet diverse

benefit needs. From managing benefit costs to meeting changing employee financial needs we are

Your Source for Benefit Solutions.

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Raymond James & Associates Inc.

Panel Sponsor

Raymond James provides a variety of permanent financing solutions to help charter schools realize

their facility goals. We provide specialized underwriting expertise with the goal of aligning a school's

financing with its mission, including the use of publicly offered bonds. Additionally, as part of our

underwriting services, we integrate specific expertise obtaining financing for rural organizations,

including more than $80 million of USDA loans for charter schools.

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S&S Worldwide

S&S Worldwide provides Classroom Supplies, Furniture, Sports & PE Equipment, and Art Supplies to

educators and learning institutions nationwide. We offer services such as: sourcing & procurement,

innovative technology solutions, quality assurance, and product testing. It is our hope to become

your supplier of choice for all your school’s needs. Contact us to learn more!

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Schoolhouse Development


Schoolhouse Development is proud to support school choice in North Carolina as a part of this

year's conference. We'd appreciate the opportunity to speak with your school regarding our full

facility development service offerings. We've been partnering with Charter Schools since 2004 and

we believe we offer the best terms and process available. See the difference a transparent,

cooperative process can make for your school. www.schooldev.us

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Staples Business Advantage

Signage Sponsor

Providing one place to source supplies needed throughout your Charter School is a focus of Staples

Business Advantage. With dedicated account management, custom pricing, product experts and

excellent customer service, you have access to a program focused on K12 and making your workday

easier. Classroom supplies, paper and toner, janitorial supplies, tech items, copy & print services,

promotional products, event supplies, and more are included in this program. If you aren’t ordering

through this program on StaplesAdvantage.com, you aren’t taking full advantage of this business-to-

business program created just for Charter Schools.

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Staymobile

Staymobile offers the best in technology device repair and protection plans for tablets, phones and

laptops. With over 50 locations in the U.S., and several throughout North Carolina, Staymobile offers

convenient, affordable, and fast repair and service for all your schools technology device needs. We

also specialize in a large inventory of device accessories such as cases and cords.

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Steve Joyner Consulting Services

Conference Program Sponsor

We are your Charter School IT Department! We help you design, implement, maintain and budget

for your school technology systems-computers, networks, phones, copiers/printers. Our team

currently partners with 21 Charter Schools across the state. Based on a recent survey 100% of the

administrators/directors/principals at our schools would recommend us to you! We speak Education

and we ONLY work with Charter Schools. We even VOLUNTEER our services for schools that are just

getting started! Talk to us at our table or visit www.SteveJoyner.com.

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Strawbridge Studios

Media Sponsor

Strawbridge Studios, an NC-based company, is one of the fastest-growing school portrait companies

in the U.S. Our business model and employees are what set us apart. Our focus is on your schools,

your community, and the entire picture day experience. Our photographers are a one-stop shop, to

meet your sales, customer service and business support needs. We assign the same photographer

to your schools each year and the schools only need one point of contact. No more hassles and

miscommunications about changes and picture date. Our dedicated staff is here to meet any

requirements you may have, the same way we have been operating for over 93 years. We will be

one of the easiest decisions you can make, just contact us to discuss how we might be able to help.

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The Peanut Roaster


We are a proud family owned business specializing in wonderful nuts and snacks. We have delicious

nuts, candies and snacks. Our premier nut line is well known in the Goodness Grows Program. We

have had great success with many pathways including fundraising, retail outlets and corporate gifts.

We specialize in making fundraising easy with different approaches to assist you with your fund-

raising success.

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Trinity3 Technology


Trinity3 Technology is your premium source for personal systems, enterprise products and services to

the education marketplace. At Trinity3 we provide Recertified and New brand name desktop, mobile,

servers, storage and networking hardware. Our veteran staff of professionals provides the best

custom solution to our Education customers. We offer industry leading warranties and a portfolio of

technology services; with Trinity3, it’s personal

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Utica National Insurance Group


Utica National Insurance Group is a nationally recognized insurer, providing personal and

commercial insurance products and services. For over 40 years it has worked to keep kids and school

staff safe through its customized coverages and services for educational institutions. The company’s

Educational Institutions Business Segment is comprised of professionals who are dedicated to our

schools’ business and emerging issues.

Utica National sells its products through more than 2,500 independent insurance agents and employs

over 1,200 people countrywide. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New

Hartford, New York, with seven regional offices. www.uticanational.com

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Van Popering Insurance

VPI is a full-service agency that hand selects the carriers we represent to customize plans specifically

for charter schools. We offer competitive options for employee benefit plans including major

medical, dental, vision; commercial property casualty and workers compensation. Two of our agents

are active members of North Carolina charter school boards. By being board members, we know

how difficult it is to run a charter school, work within the NCDPI guidelines and funding limitations.

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Venture Rehab Group

Venture Rehab Group is a leading provider of speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical

therapy, social work, and behavioral coordination services in N. C. Venture excels in integrating

contracted staff seamlessly into the charter school environment while providing a significant savings

to the schools. We excel in partnering with the schools for quality services and optimal savings!

Venture is managed by staff that have significant experience in service provision and education.

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vision21 Solutions


vision21 is a Technology provider specializing in K12 deployments of Chromebooks, Win10 laptops,

tablets, desktops, projectors, Interactive TVs, digital signage and VideoWalls. We deliver 21st century

solutions.

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