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I bought the SwiftScan Portable Document Scanner on March 3 for use by our sales team at Horizon Realty Group. The device weighs less than 400 grams and fits easily into a laptop bag. Setup required downloading the SwiftScan app, which took about three minutes. The scanner connects to a phone or laptop via Bluetooth and produces clear 300-DPI scans of contracts, receipts, and business cards. The main advantage is speed. A single-page contract scans in roughly four seconds. However, the automatic document feeder jams occasionally with thicker paper, such as cardstock. I emailed help@swiftscan.com on March 7, and a support agent replied within six hours, recommending that we feed cardstock one sheet at a time. Battery life lasts about 250 scans per charge, which easily covers a full day in the field. At $119.00, the SwiftScan is a smart investment for mobile professionals who need to digitize documents away from the office.

Subject: Updated Lunch Delivery Procedures—Effective April 14 Hi all, Starting Monday, April 14, all personal lunch deliveries must be picked up from the first-floor reception desk. Delivery drivers will no longer be permitted to go above the ground floor due to updated building security rules. Please inform your regular delivery services of this change. Reception will hold orders for up to 30 minutes after arrival. Uncollected orders will be placed in the break room refrigerator on the first floor. To help our reception staff, please include your full name and floor number when placing delivery orders. This will make it easier to notify you when your food arrives. If you have a scheduled catering order for a meeting room, contact Reception at ext. 100 at least 24 hours in advance to arrange an exception. Thank you for your cooperation. Best, Linda Morris Office Manager

Meridian Financial Group is seeking a full-time Accounting Clerk for our Vancouver headquarters. The position supports the finance department by processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, preparing monthly expense reports, and assisting with year-end audits. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Occasional overtime during audit periods (January and July). Requirements: • Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field • Minimum one year of experience in accounts payable or general bookkeeping • Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines Salary: $40,000–$45,000 per year. Benefits include extended health coverage, a transit pass, and three weeks of paid vacation after the first year. To apply, email your resume and a brief cover letter to hiring@meridianfg.com by May 9. Use the subject line "Accounting Clerk—Vancouver."

NOTICE To: All Tenants, Bayside Commerce Center From: Building Maintenance Date: May 5 A scheduled water main repair will take place on Monday, May 12, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. During this period, water service to all floors will be temporarily interrupted. Restrooms on the second and fourth floors will be available with limited water pressure, as they are connected to a separate backup line. Please plan accordingly by filling water bottles before 9:00 A.M. The building will provide bottled water at the first-floor lobby station throughout the day. The cafeteria on the third floor will remain open, but hot food and dishwashing services will be suspended. Cold items, packaged snacks, and beverages will still be available for purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have questions, please contact Building Maintenance at ext. 220 or maintenance@baysidecc.com.

April 28, 2026 Mr. Ryan Sawyer Regional Sales Manager Pacific Coast Supply Co. Dear Mr. Sawyer, I am writing to invite you to our quarterly vendor review meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 15, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at our offices at 500 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 800. The agenda includes a review of Q1 delivery performance, a discussion of pricing adjustments for Q3, and a preview of our forecasted order volumes for the second half of the year. We would appreciate it if you could bring updated product catalogs and any proposed pricing changes for our review. Lunch will be provided after the meeting. Please confirm your attendance by Friday, May 9, by emailing purchasing@westernretail.com. If you plan to bring additional team members, kindly include their names so we can arrange building access passes. We look forward to a productive meeting. Sincerely, Catherine Yoon Director of Purchasing Western Retail Holdings

Regional Sales Conference — Day 2 Agenda (June 5) Venue: Grand Ballroom, Eastview Convention Center All times are Pacific Standard Time. 8:00–8:30 A.M. Registration and continental breakfast (Lobby) 8:30–9:15 A.M. Keynote: "Adapting to Digital Sales Channels" (Speaker: VP of Sales, Martin Hale) 9:30–10:15 A.M. Workshop A: CRM Best Practices (Room 201—limited to 25 attendees) 9:30–10:15 A.M. Workshop B: Negotiation Techniques (Room 202) 10:15–10:30 A.M. Break 10:30–11:15 A.M. Panel: Customer Retention Strategies (Grand Ballroom) 11:30 A.M.–12:15 P.M. Regional Team Breakout Sessions (assigned rooms) 12:15–1:15 P.M. Networking lunch (Restaurant Level) 1:30–2:00 P.M. Closing remarks and awards ceremony (Grand Ballroom) Note: Workshop A requires pre-registration. Please sign up at the registration desk by 8:15 A.M. on June 5. Name badges must be worn at all times.

Subject: Printer Maintenance Scheduled—May 20 Hi team, The color printer on the fifth floor (Model: OfficeJet Pro 9025) will be taken offline for routine maintenance on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. During this time, the printer will not be available for any print jobs. Alternative options: • The black-and-white printer on the fourth floor will remain operational. • The color printer in the second-floor copy room can handle urgent color jobs (please limit to 20 pages per person). If you have a large print job that cannot wait, please submit it to the Print Services queue at printservices@arcglobal.com by Monday, May 19, at 4:00 P.M. They typically process requests within two hours. The maintenance technician estimates the work will be finished by noon, but I will send an update if there are any delays. Thanks, Diane Kowalski IT Support Specialist

NOTICE To: All Staff From: Human Resources Date: May 15 Please be reminded that the office will observe the following schedule for Memorial Day weekend: • Friday, May 23: Normal business hours (8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.) • Saturday, May 24: Office closed • Sunday, May 25: Office closed • Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Office closed Employees who are required to work on Monday, May 26, for essential operations must have prior approval from their department manager. Approved employees will receive holiday pay at 1.5 times their regular rate. All client-facing teams should set up automatic email replies and update voicemail greetings by 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 23. The IT Help Desk will be available by email only on Monday, May 26, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. We hope everyone has a restful weekend. For questions, contact HR at hr@summitcorp.com.

Reviewed by: Patricia Dunn, Facilities Coordinator Posted: April 20 Our company installed ThermoGuard Smart Office Thermostats in six meeting rooms last month to improve energy efficiency. Each unit connects to our Wi-Fi network and can be controlled through a smartphone app or the wall-mounted display. Installation took about 45 minutes per room, handled by our building's electrician. The scheduling feature is the standout benefit. We programmed each thermostat to lower the temperature by 5 degrees after 7:00 P.M. and on weekends, which has already reduced our energy bill by an estimated 15%. The app also sends alerts when a room exceeds a set temperature limit. One issue: the wall display dims after two minutes of inactivity and requires a firm tap to wake up, which some employees find inconvenient. The manufacturer's FAQ page suggests adjusting the screen timeout in the settings, but the maximum option is only five minutes. At $199 per unit, the ThermoGuard pays for itself within a few months through energy savings.

May 8, 2026 Ms. Joanna Whitfield Property Manager Lakeview Plaza Offices Dear Ms. Whitfield, This letter serves as formal notification that the commercial property insurance policy for Lakeview Plaza Offices (Policy No. CPL-48271) will renew on July 1, 2026. The renewal premium is $18,750 for a 12-month term, representing a 4% increase from the current period. The increase reflects updated building valuation and regional risk adjustments. Coverage limits and deductibles remain unchanged unless you request modifications by June 15. Enclosed please find the renewal summary document. To confirm your renewal, sign and return the acknowledgment form by June 20. If you would like to discuss alternative coverage options or adjust your policy, please contact me at (555) 672-0934 or jpatterson@shieldinsurance.com. We value your continued partnership. Sincerely, James Patterson Senior Account Executive Shield Insurance Group