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PLIDCO awarded Global Business Leadership Award

6/14/24

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NODEC

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PLIDCO  awarded Global Business Leadership Award.  Pictured above (L to R):   John Senese of IBN, Todd Hiser of CS Cleveland, Kim Smith of PLIDCO,  Jessica Hanes president of Rotary Club of Cleveland, and Dean Melissa  Gruys of the College of Business at Cleveland State University.

CS Cleveland Director Todd Hiser nominated and presented the Rotary Club of Cleveland‘s Global Business Leadership Award to the Pipeline Development Company (PLIDCO) on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Director Hiser also provided introductory remarks and gave the award  to Kim Smith, president of PLIDCO. Ms. Smith is Vice Chair of the  Northern Ohio District Export Council (NODEC)  and a long time client of CS Cleveland. PLIDCO sells in over 70  countries around the world and has used a variety of CS services  throughout the year. The Rotary Club also awarded several other local  businesses during the luncheon event that was attended by 75 local  Rotarians and business leaders.

PLIDCO, a woman-owned business in Strongsville, Ohio manufactures  hundreds of thousands of pipeline leak repair and maintenance fittings  that are sold and installed safely and reliably around the world. Our  Northeast Ohio factory offers nearly 248,200 square feet of office and  manufacturing space and employs approximately 100 pipeline repair  professionals.

U.S. Commercial Service Cleveland is one of more that 100 offices  around the U.S. offering trade expertise to assist with exporting;  guidance and tips on how to grow your business and export successfully.

The Rotary Club of Cleveland cultivates a diverse community of  informed professionals working collectively to create a positive impact  by exchanging ideas, forming meaningful, lifelong friendships, and  giving back to our community.

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