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PMI U.S. Invests in Communities; Announces $150,000 Grant to Support California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
Today, Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses ("PMI U.S.") announced a $150,000 donation to the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CalAsian Chamber) further demonstrating PMI U.S.'s commitment to investing in communities.
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