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on June 29, 2016

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Kathy Strout

CEO of Private Home Care, Inc.

accepts her Encore Entrepreneur Award in this video clip.

We're all very proud of her!

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Private Home Care, Inc.

Learn more about Private Home Care, Inc. by visiting our website: www.PrivateHomeCareInc.com

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