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17/:i16.1 DI� DL''Df;J Edwards January 29, 2025 To Whom It Concerns. For the past 5 years, I have worked with Jesse Cochran and the Advantage Event Solutions team on several large conferences that have taken place in various cities across the country. Two of the conferences carried budgets of over $500,000 where we were hosting more than 300 key opinion leaders with over 20 speakers, each with personalized presentations. Attending conferences over the years it might be easy to take for granted the importance of a well-polished audiovisual team. In fact, most attendees have no comprehension of the technical complexities happening behind the scenes. When our team utilizes the Advantage Event Solutions team not only do they provide high-level tailored audio, lighting, staging, and video production for our meetings, they are innovative, each year taking our event to the next level of professionalism. Being the chair of a conference is stressful, but when I knew we were contracting with Mr. Cochran and his team, not only could I rest assured that there would be no technical issues, I also knew the event would be elegant and professional. Mr. Cochran is extremely knowledgeable and an astute problem solver always available to offer several solutions to issues that may arise. Another asset of Mr. Cochran is his demeanor; he is always courteous and professional; he and his entire team are a pleasure to be around. Lastly, when using Advantage Event Solutions, you can feel confident that their work will be so well done that you will be able to concentrate on your responsibilities at the event. Sincerely, Maria Platanis Maria Platanis, RN, BSN, MA, FAHM Sr. Director, Global Health Economics & Reimbursement Public Affairs Edwards Lifesciences 803-738-6064 Maria Platanis@Edwards.com Edwards Lifesciences LLC One Edwards Way· Irvine, CA USA· 92614 Phone: 949.250.2500 • Fax: 949.250.2525 • www.edwards.com Page 16 of 22 City Council 18 – 73 4/15/2025