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An Opportunity to Give Thanks
November 24, 2022 | Andy Shaughnessy, PCB Design007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
It’s been a good, busy, and interesting year for all of us, and I know we’re all ready to visit with our families and carve a giant turkey today. I think we’ve all earned a little down time, don’t you agree?
In the spirit of gratitude, we wanted to take this opportunity to offer thanks. First, thank you to our readers for making us a regular part of your workday. When you get right down to it, we work for you, and we appreciate your support. Next, let’s give our columnists and contributors a round of applause—we couldn’t do it without them. They’re truly the best and the brightest in the industry. Each month they provide you with the most cutting-edge technologies and practices, and our pages are better for it. A heartfelt thank you to our contributors.
Finally, let’s hear it for our advertisers. Many of these companies have worked with us for over a decade, sharing their products, services, and technologies. It’s mutual support and we couldn’t do this without them. So, to all our customers, thank you for your support and understanding that your messages in I-Connect007 truly are good for the industry.
From I-Connect007, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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