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ITG
Dec 14, 2024
See the Value in Work: Connie & Mark
Both Connie (ITG staff) and Mark (ITG Participant) see the value in work
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![Javier Chavez, Author and Business Owner](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb0508_c83e1529ba29444db60225b01f02ef75~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cb0508_c83e1529ba29444db60225b01f02ef75~mv2.webp)
ITG
Dec 27, 2022
Javier Chavez, Author and Business Owner
Javier is the author of the Evidence of Her Love, a public speaker, and small business owner. Javy was born with cerebral palsy.
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![Jessica Dijkstra, Just Jessica Jewelry & Gifts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb0508_7c6a60050d344ff98fcdfa6f8fdb9697~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cb0508_7c6a60050d344ff98fcdfa6f8fdb9697~mv2.webp)
ITG
Dec 19, 2022
Jessica Dijkstra, Just Jessica Jewelry & Gifts
Jessica is the creator behind Just Jessica Jewelry and Gifts, which she started 11 years ago.
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![Steven Dahms, Dahms & Co.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb0508_6a28733ae5a64099b854157bfc13cf7d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cb0508_6a28733ae5a64099b854157bfc13cf7d~mv2.webp)
ITG
Dec 12, 2022
Steven Dahms, Dahms & Co.
Steven is the pun master behind his drinkware business, Dahms & Co. He considers himself a great salesman, and enjoys talking to customers.
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![Matt Gjerde, Geek at the Ready](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb0508_6d67a8a33e6249079b1ad5c3dfb34d58~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cb0508_6d67a8a33e6249079b1ad5c3dfb34d58~mv2.webp)
ITG
Dec 5, 2022
Matt Gjerde, Geek at the Ready
Matt is the owner and operator of the full-service computer repair company Geek at the Ready. Matt is also a disability advocate.
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![Michael Girgis, M. Girgis Designs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb0508_9e237f9e6aaa4976b428363f25514ad1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cb0508_9e237f9e6aaa4976b428363f25514ad1~mv2.webp)
ITG
Nov 25, 2022
Michael Girgis, M. Girgis Designs
Michael is the owner of an apparel business, M. Girgis Designs. Michael has Down syndrome, and wants to prove to everyone that he can do it.
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