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Raymond James, Comcast, and Gentex to Deliver Keynotes at Parks Associates' 30th CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference in Santa Clara, May 5-7
Parks Associates today announced executives from Raymond James, Comcast, and Gentex will be keynote speakers at the 30th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, May 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
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