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Therapeutic Associates Inc., a physical, occupational and speech therapy business, received an $8.1 million loan under the federal Paycheck Protection Program, the most of any Kent company.

Novinium Inc., an underground power expert that partners with utility companies, obtained $5.3 million and Holmes Electric, an electrical contractor, received a $5.2 million loan, according to data released last week by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), complying with a federal court order as part of a lawsuit by the Washington Post and other media organizations to get specific information about the loans, part of the federal CARES Act to combat the economic impact of COVID-19.

The SBA released data in July that did not include specific amounts to each business. The loans do not require repayment if borrowers spend most of the funds to cover payroll. The SBA, in most cases, considers a small business as having 500 or fewer employees.

Therapeutic Associates, a physical therapy business whose administrative officers are in Kent, did not report the number of jobs retained. Holmes Electric also didnt list the number of its employees. Novinium reported the loan would help it retain 267 employees.

Following is a list, by amount received, of Kent businesses that received at least $1 million, with the type of business and the number of employees. Several businesses did not list their number of employees. Many other Kent businesses received amount less than $1 million.

Kent PPP recipients $5 million $10 million

THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATES INC.

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

No employee number listed

$8,167,100

NOVINIUM INC

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

267 employees

$5,370,000

HOLMES ELECTRIC COMPANY

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

No employee number listed

$5,205,500

$3 million $4 million

KELLEY IMAGING SYSTEMS INC

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

200 employees

$4,169,500

ALCO INVESTMENT COMPANY

Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

331 employees

$4,126,100

KEY MECHANICAL CO.

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

203 employees

$3,812,395

HARBOR FOODSERVICE OF SEATTLE LLC

Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers

208 employees

$3,653,250

T & A SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.

Floor Covering Stores

No employees number listed

$3,505,000

BARGHAUSEN CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC.

Engineering Services

175 employees

$3,315,821

LONG PAINTING COMPANY

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

68 employees

$3,296,149

POULSBO RV INC

Recreational Vehicle Dealers

235 employees

$3,002,157

$2 million $3 million

PETROCARD, INC.

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)

162 employees

$2,970,245

PRECISION AEROSPACE PRODUCTS, LLC

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

125 employees

$2,564,422

PUGET SOUND PIPE AND SUPPLY COMPANY

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers

No employee number listed

$2,531,230

SHINN MECHANICAL, INC.

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

No employee number listed

$2,506,100

INSULATION CONTRACTORS, INC.

Drywall and Insulation Contractors

No employee number listed

$2,441,600

SEA-TAC ELECTRIC, INC.

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

No employee number listed

$2,422,500

WESTERN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES INC

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

No employee number listed

$2,321,000

THE BOXMAKER, INC.

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing

No employee number listed

$2,311,200

MAC & CO.

Baked Goods Stores

No employee number listed

$02,149,332

TRI-MED AMBULANCE, LLC

Ambulance Services

239 employees

$2,035,009

FAWCETT PAINTING, INC.

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

111 employees

$2,019,200

CORPORATE MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.

Used Household and Office Goods Moving

No employee number listed

$2,000,000

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - by Mitch Talley, Whitfield County Director of Communications

The old saying that you cant always judge a book by its cover will definitely apply to the Whitfield County Courthouse after extensive renovations inside the original 60-year-old portion of the structure are finished late next year.

Every wall of the building will be coming out, down to the concrete frame, County Engineer Kent Benson said, and then itll be rebuilt to a different floor plan. Basically itll be a whole new building; were just reusing the frame.

Sandwiched between the special U.S. Senate election in January and the city election in November, with full funding provided by the four-year, special purpose local option sales tax that voters approved in June, Whitfield County plans to start and finish all the work inside that part of the courthouse built in 1961.

That original building is a three-story, 48,000-square-foot concrete framed structure, Mr. Benson said, meaning its got concrete columns and concrete beams set in place with concrete floor decks and a concrete roof deck that all serve as the structural part of the building. None of the interior walls carry any load, he said, so we can totally demolish or remove all of the interior walls without affecting any structural integrity of the building.

When the new portion of the courthouse was added in 2006, the exterior walls of the 1961 portion were left in place, but hidden behind a brick faade to match the new construction.

If you go into that old part of the building and look at the exterior windows, youll see the window sills are very deep, Mr. Benson said. That shows how big the cavity between these two walls is, about three feet. Its uninsulated space so you get condensation in there and with the roof leaks and other moisture that also get into that space, theres never any air change-over so it just promotes mold growth.Usable space will growThe project, which is being designed by Carter Watkins Associates, will include the removal of those original exterior walls, and the floors will then be extended out three feet, actually increasing the amount of usable interior square footage.

That space was previously uninsulated and not part of the HVAC system and will be converted to heated interior space, Mr. Benson said, so youll end up with the current exterior brick wall, new insulation, and new interior wall but no three-foot cavity in there. That will eliminate the mold problem.

The HVAC system, along with all the wiring and plumbing, will be replaced. Its 60 years old and still has the original wiring and plumbing, Mr. Benson said. The AC main unit has been replaced over the years, but that type of system is conducive to mold growth inside the ductwork, especially for a building that has one floor underground.

The new HVAC system which will be more energy efficient and will cost less to operate is a multi-split system with zones that uses smaller equipment and does not have interior supply ductwork. Instead, a square cartridge in the center of the ceiling of each room will supply the heating and cooling, and another separate fresh air duct that doesnt promote the growth of mold will be employed. A drain line for condensation removes water created by the system, and if a line does stop up, it shuts off automatically and sends a notice that service is required so you dont have leaks from a condensate pan overflowing like you would with a conventional system, Mr. Benson said.

Getting ready for those interior renovations to the 1961 building, the county used capital funds of $1.25 million earlier this year to replace its roof and install new, more efficient windows on the original clear story portion that rises above the flat roof.Clearly an improvementIn 2006, when the courthouse was expanded to the north, the architect had suggested using a screen wall around the clear story in an attempt to hide it and better match the look of the new part. Unfortunately, that screen required the use of a steel frame that had to be secured to the roof with dozens of bolts.

Everywhere they put a bolt in, it was a penetration through the roof, Mr. Benson said. They have tried many, many things over the years to try to seal those holes up, but over time, whatever you use to seal it, it eventually gets dry and cracks and water winds up getting into the building. There was a problem with leaks from the beginning, and its gotten worse over time.

Crews finally were able to eliminate that problem for good earlier this year, however, by totally removing the screen, then installing a thicker-than-standard rubber polymer membrane roof system with a 30-year warranty.

The clear story itself, located over the main courtroom, also created problems over the years, Mr. Benson said.

For years, its original uninsulated single-pane windows were a heating and cooling nightmare, depending on the season, and if their non-tempered glass panels had ever been broken, they would have fallen in large sheets into the courtroom, possibly resulting in a very dangerous situation, according to Mr. Benson. The windows also caused a glare in the courtroom below, and blinds installed to try to block the sun had long ago served their useful life, he said.

The new windows are high performance, double-pane, low energy transfer, Mr. Benson said, Meaning you get a lot of heat on the window from the sun beating down on it, but it doesnt transmit that heat to the inside of the room, plus the coating they have on them cuts the glare of the sun without having to have blinds on there.

Mr. Benson expects better temperature control in the courtroom thanks to installation of the new windows as well as rigid insulation panels underneath the new roof membrane, along with the new more efficient HVAC system, when its installed next year.Strictly a judicial courthouseThe renovations will allow the county commissioners to meet their goal of using the courthouse strictly for judicial functions. That means over the next few months, several departments will be relocating.

The Public Defenders Office, for example, will move from the Wells Fargo building to the ground floor of the 1961 portion of the courthouse. The Board of Elections and Registrar recently moved into renovated space formerly occupied by the Vending Area on the middle floor of the new courthouse, with voting machines to be stored next door in space to be renovated in the old part of the building. Thats one reason why work wont be able to start on the renovations until after the Jan. 5 special election is certified, and why work has to be completed before the citys election in November.

The middle floor will also include part of the district attorneys office, specifically the Victim/Witness Assistance Program, as well as additional space undesignated for now but likely to be used eventually for judicial functions.

The top floor will continue to be the main courtroom, which will see new lighting, wiring, and HVAC installed but will retain its current furnishings. Behind that, youve got judges offices and mediation rooms and things like that, Mr. Benson said, and all of that will be renovated. The jury assembly room will get a renovation, but it will end up looking exactly like it does theyre happy with how the room is now. It just needs the same as the others new electrical, new HVAC and all, but we wont remodel that room.

As a result of the renovations, the tax commissioners office will move from the courthouse to a new location at 1013 Riverburch Pkwy. just off the North Bypass in mid-January, and the tax assessors office is relocating to the Staten Building across from Dalton City Hall.Project will also increase securityThe project will also include construction of a second sallyport aimed at increasing security in the courthouse.

The new part of the courthouse already includes a sallyport, a secure elevator, and a secure hallway to get inmates to each courtroom without coming in contact with a judge or a jury or the public, but thats not the case in the old part, according to Mr. Benson.

So if they were to bring somebody and needed a secure way to get them to the main courtroom, theres not one, he said. They would just have to bring them in the sallyport in the new courthouse, and then there would be a distance they would have to transport that person where they could come in contact. Of course, there would always be an escort by law enforcement, but they could still come in contact with somebody.

So this project will construct another sallyport in the old part of the courthouse where police cars can pull in, have the door close behind the car, enter a secure elevator that will go from the ground floor up to the top floor where the main courtroom is and then a secure hallway to get that inmate into the courtroom without coming in contact with a judge or the jury or the public, so thats a pretty big upgrade.

The county will open bids on the project on Dec. 11. The contractor chosen will then have to get their bonds and weve got to get the contracts executed, Mr. Benson said, so by the end of the year, we want the contracts executed and everything ready to go so that they can be ordering materials and getting ready to work on Jan. 20. In the meantime, weve got to get the tax commissioner and tax assessor moved out. Were also working on a temporary location for the Victim/Witness program while their office is being renovated.

Mr. Benson says the entire old portion of the courthouse will have to be empty by the time construction starts late next month, and he believes the work should be completed by mid-October.

We hope to start on or about Jan. 20, and weve got to be done by Oct. 1 because theres a city election in November next year and theyll have early voting in October, he said, so weve got to be done (with the elections storage room) by Oct. 1 to get those machines back over there in time for the election. There could still be some small items to be done on the top floor or the ground floor after that, but weve got to have the middle floor where the elections equipment goes totally finished and ready to be occupied by Oct. 1.

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With New Roof Installed, Whitfield County Now Turns To Interior Renovations Of Old Part Of Courthouse Next Year - The Chattanoogan

Visual PressSupport supports communication for remote maintenance

Like all other globally active companies, Koenig & Bauer is particularly affected by the current restrictions on travel. In this situation, data-driven services are helping to prepare machines for production and resolve service cases to the satisfaction of the users. The basis for this capability is a remote maintenance function which has been guaranteeing the high availability of Rapida sheetfed offset press on markets around the world since 1995. Where communication is conducted exclusively by telephone, however, there is a risk that only limited assistance can be provided or that the full scope of the issue cannot be conveyed when dealing with complex mechanical specifications or process-related issues.

That is precisely the point at which Visual PressSupport comes into play. This digital tool enables forms of information sharing with added value and greatly simplifies communication for users and hotline technicians alike. The hotline technician sees exactly what the operator or service partner at the press can see. He can observe relevant processes and functions as moving images, and thus obtains a faster and more comprehensive overview of the situation in the press room. That eliminates the need for lengthy descriptions and reduces the risk of misunderstandings compared to a simple telephone call.

Koenig & Bauer Campus: Trainers and experts from Koenig & Bauer convey specialist knowledge in a small studio also on the installation of UV dryers.

Remote function checks and commissioning

This is how it functions in practice: When a new press is being set up, the installation of the UV dryers must be entrusted to specialists. Due to the current restrictions, however, they were unable to travel to the site. And yet commissioning was still possible thanks to Visual PressSupport.

First of all, online training was organised for the local service technicians. This was provided through the Koenig & Bauer Campus, the press manufacturers training centre. The training course showed and explained the critical aspects of dryer installation and commissioning and the technicians received specific instructions for working on high-voltage equipment with voltages up to 4 kV.

Subsequently, press assembly was completed and the dryers were installed. Before the press was started up for the first time, a dryer specialist from Koenig & Bauer was shown all the important points. This included the wiring of all electrical connections, the cable routing and the water cooling connections. The factory specialist was able to view the components via Visual PressSupport as still images or videos, and could guide the colleagues on site to those elements which required a closer check or further adjustments, for example by highlighting details on a drawing or screenshot. Communication was not limited to just speech, but also included live images and written comments. Checklists were tackled step by step in the same manner. Everyone was on the same page at all times, and gapless function checks were possible. The press and its dryers could be taken into production safely.

Diversity of applications

There are many other ways in which Visual PressSupport is able to help. Printing process-related issues or mechanical problems can now also be solved remotely. The user of a large-format perfector press, for example, reported creasing of the sheet in the perfecting unit. Design engineers asked to be shown the sheets in question and certain mechanical elements via Visual PressSupport, and were able to determine an incorrect gripper setting. After correction, the press produced flawlessly once more.

In another case, coating plate changes were not functioning properly. A visual check of the coating plate revealed that the wrong plate type was set on the console. Once the setting was changed, plate changing was back to normal.

Visual PressSupport has established itself as a proven tool when providing service for sheetfed offset presses. Beside Koenig & Bauer Sheetfed, it is also used elsewhere in the company group for example with presses and equipment from the business units Digital & Webfed, Coding and MetalPrint.

Prerequisites for use of the Visual PressSupport service

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P11 stick vacuum

About two months after getting the LG CordZero A9 stick vacuum, which is awesome by the way, my wife went to empty the dust collector. Until that point, I had done all of the emptying. So when she turned it over above our garbage can, she tapped the dust out. What she didnt realize until the next week after garbage collection day was that when she tapped it, the dust separator mechanism fell out of the collector along with the dust, and was hauled away with the rest of our garbage. My bad, I must not have secured it enough the previous time.

I tried ordering a replacement part, contacting LG from three different angles, but to no avail. I received generic emails from them about appliance repair places across America. All of my phone calls to LG went straight to voicemail and were ignored. I checked several stores that sell the popular vacuum and none sold replacement dust separators or knew of anywhere that did. The machine still works, but now we have to empty the dust bin seriously every minute or two, or else the machine stops working from I suppose dust overflow.

So instead of pursuing this any further, I got hold of Proscenics new 2-in-1 P11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and Mop that has a touch screen display. It looks, feels and performs a lot like the LG, but at half of the cost ($239). Plus, it has the mop that the LG doesnt. It also includes a powerful 450W motor, three adjustable suction modes for hard floors, carpets, pet hair and floor washing. It was a cinch to set up and get started with. And its easy to clean out after each use.

I admit I hadnt heard of this brand before, but it apparently makes components for the likes of Panasonic, Hitachi, Zojirushi and Philips. All I know is that in full vacuum mode, its a champ at getting our wood floors and carpet clean. Plus it can lay near flat to reach under tables. Honestly, I didnt realize how much of our dogs fur winds up under our TV table, when he cannot even fit under there. But I guess it just swirls around with the breeze of people walking by. I stuck this machine into tight places in its cord-free handheld vacuum configuration, as well. And the touch screen is simple to use, to pivot between auto, energy-efficient and max mode.

Under auto mode, the suction boosts automatically when the vacuum encounters carpet and then automatically adjusts when back on a hardwood floor you can feel and hear it happen. It features a high efficiency 4-stage HEPA filtration system that effectively captures 99.99% of dust and bacteria ejected while cleaning, locks in small particles without leakage and expels fresh air. Also including an Anti-Hair Wrap feature: The included roller brush tool can cut and remove hair from the brush so that you dont have to. All filter accessories are detachable and washable with water. By the way, it also includes a mini motorized brush that removes dust on beds, sofas and pillows. And it sports a strong magnet self-seeping water tank and mop. Its quick and easy to assemble.

The P11 charges fully in 2.5 hours and the battery lasts up to an hour. You can see remaining battery life on the screen. A wall mount is also included. It confirms that sometimes value-priced technology can indeed get the job done just as good as the pricier gear. And maybe even better. In this instance, LGs loss is my gain.

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Tukwila, WA - Zerorez of Puget Sound is a carpet cleaning company that has thrived over the years in the Greater Seattle Area due to its unique approach to tackling carpet stains, dirt, and debris. With decades of research, the company has developed and patented its approach to carpet cleaning, one that is safe and extends the carpets lifespan while also guaranteeing a cleaner carpet.

As a company whose primary focus is the health and wellbeing of its customers and the community at large, Zerorez of Puget Sound is proud to remain open during the pandemic to serve the needs of home and business owners who wish to keep their properties clean and free from health-compromising micro-organisms. 10 months ago the company developed a Zero Contact Protocol for its carpet cleaning services to clean safely and has been doing so successfully ever since. There is a reason we have 10,000 reviews from customers with a 4.9/5.0 star average. We take our customer experience and the trust they place in us very seriously, added Anthony Holmes, the Owner of Zerorez of Puget Sound.

Zerorez of Puget Sound also now offers disinfection services. Describing the need for disinfecting now more than ever, Anthony Holmes said: There has never been a more apparent time than now to have your home or office space disinfected. Zerorez Carpet Cleaning Puget Sound offers a proprietary new zr shield disinfectant service so you can get all your surfaces germ free for up to 90 days.

Describing the disinfecting service, the representative for the leader among Carpet Cleaning Companies in the area added: Our proprietary zr shield process is a cutting-edge way of eliminating 99.99% of all viruses like Covid-19, bacteria, mold and other germs on high-touch surfaces. There are three steps to our process. First, we treat all surfaces with our patented Powered Water to remove dirt, soil, and grime so our disinfectant can be the most effective. Then we apply an EPA registered disinfectant to clear the surface of contaminants all while wearing proper protective gear. Lastly, we apply zr shield powered by Zetrisil to provide long lasting disinfection. With this full 3 step process, your homes high-touch surfaces will be protected for up to 90 days.

Zerorez of Puget Sound takes pride in offering credible and affordable services at all times. Residential and commercial property owners can take advantage of its zr shield disinfection service which offers up to 90 days of protection.

Zerorez of Puget Sound also offers carpet cleaning and additional services like pet odor removal and treatment, air duct cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, as well as mattress and leather cleaning services.

Call on Zerorez Puget Sound carpet cleaners by phone at (425) 453-9376 or book a cleaning service via their website. Zerorez of Puget Sound is located at 708 Industry Dr, Tukwila, Washington 98188, US, and can be reached via email at contact@zerorezpugetsound.com.

Media ContactCompany Name: Zerorez of Puget SoundContact Person: Anthony HolmesEmail: Send EmailPhone: (425) 453-9376Address:708 Industry Dr City: TukwilaState: WACountry: United StatesWebsite: https://www.zerorezpugetsound.com/

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Janitorial Service Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Residential, Commercial), by End Use (Standard Cleaning, Damage Restoration Cleaning), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2020 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global janitorial service market size is anticipated to reach USD 322.95 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2020 to 2027.

The growing commercial sector and reduction in office vacancy rates are acting as major drivers for the market. Increasing the reach of international companies in developing countries is also creating demand for janitorial services.

As per the CBRE MarketFlash report, the vacancy rate in the U.S. in quarter 1 of 2018 was 13% and in 2020, it was 12.3%, resulting in a decline in the vacancy rate. Moreover, the vacancy rate in quarter 1 of 2010 was over 17%. This aforementioned factor is acting as a major driver for the rise in demand for janitorial services.

Consumers prefer outsourcing janitorial services owing to cost-effectiveness and ease of management. According to the 'Cleaning Costs and Frequencies Report' published by Contracting Profits, Facility Cleaning Decisions, and BSCAI, 65% of multi-tenant offices, 80% of K-12 schools, 85% of colleges/universities, and 90% of hospitals all have floors mopped daily or multiple times a day. This aforementioned factor is driving demand for janitorial services.

In terms of application, the commercial segment held the largest share of 90.3% in 2019. The growing commercial sector, coupled with rising workplace wellness, is acting as a driver for higher demand in the commercial sector. Increasing demand from office spaces, commercial complex, healthcare institutes, coupled with educational institutes, federal, state, and local government buildings, and not-for-profit organizations, is fueling the growth of the commercial segment.

In Japan, the prime Grade A office market in Tokyo was highly active in 2018 owing to increasing demand from corporates on expectations for the country's monetary policy to remain accommodative following the upcoming election. The proportion of high-tech companies in Grade A office had increased from 4% in 2013 to 16% in 2018. In order to maintain the office premises and get this done at a minimum time limit, consumers prefer skillful janitorial services.

The standard cleaning segment dominated the market with a revenue-based share of 60.9% in 2019. Every operating workplace, factory, institute, retail establishment, and commercial center opt for standard cleaning. Services in standard cleaning include trash removal, dust and detail, restroom cleaning, and carpet cleaning.

North America dominated the market with a revenue-based share of 27.8% in 2019. The presence of leading corporates and international companies and the growing trend of green product consumption are fueling the demand in the region.

Janitorial Service Market Report Highlights

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Janitorial Services Market Variables, Trends & Scope

3.1. Market Introduction

3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping

3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.3.1. Sales/Retail Channel Analysis

3.3.2. Profit Margin Analysis

3.4. Market Dynamics

3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis

3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis

3.4.3. Industry Challenges

3.4.4. Industry Opportunities

3.5. Business Environment Analysis

3.5.1. Industry Analysis-Porter's

3.5.1.1. Supplier Power

3.5.1.2. Buyer Power

3.5.1.3. Substitution Threat

3.5.1.4. Threat from New Entrant

3.5.1.5. Competitive Rivalry

3.6. Roadmap of Janitorial Services Market

3.7. Market Entry Strategies

Chapter 4. Consumer Behaviour Analysis

4.1. Consumer Trends and Preferences

4.2. Factors Affecting Buying Decision

4.3. Consumer Application Adoption

4.4. Observations & Recommendations

Chapter 5. Janitorial Services Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2019 & 2027

5.2. Residential

5.3. Commercial

Chapter 6. Janitorial Services Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2019 & 2027

6.2. Standard Cleaning

6.3. Damage Restoration Cleaning

6.4. Exterior Window Cleaning

6.5. Floor Care Services

6.6. Others

Chapter 7. Janitorial Services Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2019 & 2027

Chapter 8. Competitive Analysis

8.1. Key global players, recent developments & their impact on the industry

8.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)

8.3. Vendor Landscape

8.3.1. Key company market share analysis, 2019

Chapter 9. Company Profiles

9.1. Company Overview

9.2. Financial Performance

9.3. Application Benchmarking

9.4. Strategic Initiatives

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Engaging in location targeting withGoogle Adshelps ensure your advertisements show up in the selected geographic locations. This includes specific countries, areas inside a country, a location radius, or specific location groups.

With this feature, you can concentrate your advertising on areas where you are most likely to find your target customer and limit your ads' appearance in other areas. Once you have found your target audience, you can begin thinking about ways to reach them.

Some of the best ways to use location targeting are by carefully considering your keywords and considering factors like placement, interest, and demographics. Now, let's dive in to learn more about the specifics of location targeting with Google Ads.

KeywordConsiderations

Localizing your keywords is essential.This means choosing keywords, such as "carpet cleaning," and adding your location. So, your final keywords would be, "carpet cleaning in Las Vegas."Make sure they appear naturally and consider differences in dialect for your target audience. It is smart to select keywords that are relevant to a whole ad group rather than a single ad.

With Google Ads, you canuse contextual targetingto find audiences interested in your brand. With this, you have a higher likelihood of a conversion.Google can also match your keywords in the display ad campaign to sites with higher conversion rates that provide services and products that are complementary to yours.

This results in your ad being displayed on websites customers use for searching for things like the services and products you offer. This helps increase your pool of potential consumers while improving the probability of a conversion.

Placement Considerations

In the Display Network,which is where you create your Google Ads,you can select certain types of webpages or a specific website for your ads to appear on, along with audiences for your ads.

It is possible to display your ad oncertain webpages, mobile sites, games, online videos, and apps you choose with this manual placement option. You can also block ads from websites you do not believe are relevant.

Interest Considerations

As the name implies, interest targeting lets you show off your ad to people interested in the services and products you offer or those who participate in activities related to your brand.

There are three interest targeting categoriesthat are preselected by Google. These include:

Demographic Considerations

With this, you can reach people who are probably within your chosen parental status, gender, and age demographic group. If you opt to focus on audiences, you will not manually select sites for your ad to appear on.

As you can see, there are several ways you can use the Google Ad Network to make your products and services show up for people who are more likely to be interested in what you offer. By using these targeted services, you can find more potential leads and generate more conversions.

The opinions expressed here by Inc.com columnists are their own, not those of Inc.com.

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Best Steam Cleaner for Helping Get Rid of Bed Bugs

If you didnt come here looking for a steam cleaner to get rid of unwelcome critters in your mattress, feel free to keep scrolling. But if your nights are sleepless because of those tiny pests, this McCulloch Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner might just be a dream come true. While McCulloch doesnt promote its steam cleaner as a way to get rid of bed bugs, many of its 6,500-plus positive reviews on Amazon include anecdotes about it. For anyone experiencing hell that is bed bugs, here is your sanity, one reviewer wrote, adding, I steam-cleaned every inch of my apartment, every item of clothing, every sock, purse, towelanything non electronic was steamed. Its so high-pressure I got the baseboards, the cracks where they were hiding. I can breathe again. Oh, and it does a pretty killer job of getting rid of stains too.

$200; $140 AT AMAZON

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The 12 Best Steam Cleaners, According to People Who Really, *Really* Love Them - PureWow

Carpets in the home look so stylish but they can be a nightmare to maintain.

Whether its pet hairs or someone dragging their dirty shoes or socks through the room, carpets are tricky to keep clean.

But there is nothing worse than a spilled stain on a crisp and clean carpet. So annoying and can be a nightmare to remove!

Thanks to the surge in popularity in cleaning influencers such as Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon, homeowners love to hear any tips or tricks that can make cleaning the house an easy task.

And when one woman asked for advice on how to remove stains from carpets in Facebook group Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips, she was met with a flurry of responses.

Anything the mum tried so far hadnt worked and was super eager to remove the stain. And from the series of comments, it was clear to see that one household item was a hit with the groups members, who hailed it as a fail-safe way to clean carpets.

She explained on the page:"My little boy decided to decorate my carpet with a bingo dauber.

"Ive tried carpet cleaner, vanish, washing powder and hairspray. Its not budging can anyone suggest something else please?

One wrote: "Nail varnish remover! I use it to get hair dye out carpet."

A second homeowner agreed, stating: "Nail varnish remover!"

While a third commented to recommend a different product: "Gentle eye makeup remover! And blot it, dont rub it."

The mum then updated the post to thank everyone for their advice and said she would give the nail varnish remover a go.

Nail varnish remover is widely available in supermarkets and pharmacies and retails from as little as 2.

So next time a spillage or stain occurs on your lovely clean carpet, this tip could be exactly what you need.

Remember, your carpet doesnt need to be visibly stained for it to be cleaned.

Ideally, you should have it cleaned professionally once a year.

You can also maintain it by hoovering twice a week and cleaning any visible stains once they appear.

If you have pets or children at home, your carpet could benefit from being cleaned up to seven times a week.

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Mrs Hinch, also known as Sophie Hinchliffe, is a cleaning sensation who garnered millions of followers on Instagram.

Fans of hers have created private social media groups where members share valuable cleaning tips.

Today, a Facebook user posted on a private group: Someone please tell me how to get this c**p off my oven tray?! (Sic)

They added: As you can see, Ive gone to scrapping it but thats the last thing I want to do!

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One user said: Done mine with a 2p and the pink stuff paste it comes off so easy.

The user said to cover the tray in paste and then scrape it off with a 2p coin.

Another said: Pink stuff paste and a scrub daddy.

Scrub Daddy is a cleaning company which sells sponges in the shape of a smiley face.

The Pink Stuff cleaning paste can be found in Wilko for 1 or The Range for just 89p.

The paste claims to be tough on saucepans, cooker tops, sinks, uPVC and barbecues among other things.

The cleaning product is vegetable oil-based and can be used both inside and outside.

However, those looking for an even cheaper option, can use bicarbonate of soda mixed with water to form a paste, according to another user.

The cleaning fan then said to spread the paste on the tray and leave it for approximately 30 minutes before rubbing it off with a cloth.

Other members of Mrs Hinchs army had other recommendations such as a Elbow Grease spray and The Pink Stuff spray.

The Pink Stuff spray can be found in Wilkofor 1.

Elbow Grease can be found in Wilko for 90p.

While others advised using a steel scourer or a glass scraper to get rid of the grime.

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