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IPC COMMUNITY 21 FALL 2024 nity has a clear pipeline from local colleges into the building." As the company plans its 50th year in 2025, coincidentally with Weidmuller Group's 175th anniver- sary, Weidmuller USA staff is firmly focused on the future of smart industrial connectivity and auto- mation. Their membership in IPC helps them reach their goals. "IPC is vital to our organization," Phil says. "We use relevant stan- dards and training opportunities to train our key assemblers, but we also rely on IPC for business intel- ligence and advocacy activities. We appreciate what IPC offers." The slogan "Virginia is for Lovers" was created in 1969 by the advertising agency Martin & Woltz Inc. The idea was to promote Virginia as a destination with broad appeal, initially targeting history, beach, and mountain lovers. Eventually, the slogan was simplified to "Virginia is for Lovers" to encompass all these attractions and more. The phrase was designed to be bold and provocative, aiming to attract younger travelers and create a fresh, exciting image for the state. Over the years, it has become one of the most iconic and enduring tourism slogans in the United States.