Non-profit organizations

Non-profit organizations

Abbreviated as NGO, and also known as not-for-profit organisation; an organisation that does not distribute its surplus capital to shareholders or owners, but instead uses them to pursue its original goals.They are usually exempt from income and property tax and most often include charitable organisations, trade unions and public arts organisations.

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certegy

Retail; Others

A check verification service for merchants designed to expedite the processing and handling of checks and reduce fraud.

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excess shots

Sports; Shooting

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Beverages; Coffee

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varietals

Beverages; Coffee

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