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349               
350               <h1><span><strong>How LIMEP Fits into the NY-MEP System</strong></span></h1>
351               
352               <p><span><em>Information made available by&nbsp;Empire State Development</em></span></p>
353               
354               <p><span>The Long Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership (LIMEP) at Stony Brook University
355                     is one of the ten regional MEP centers in New York State, with FuzeHub as the state-wide
356                     MEP center. LIMEP is the Long Island manufacturing assistance center, funded by the
357                     Federal NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and is part of NY Empire State
358                     Development.&nbsp;</span></p>
359               
360               <p><span>Some of the services MEPs provide include:&nbsp;</span></p>
361               
362               <ul class="default-bullets">
363                  
364                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Innovation strategies</span></li>
365                  
366                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Process improvements</span></li>
367                  
368                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Quality control</span></li>
369                  
370                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Manufacturing scale-up</span></li>
371                  
372                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Sustainable manufacturing</span></li>
373                  
374                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Supply chain assistance</span></li>
375                  
376                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Technology acceleration</span></li>
377                  
378                  <li aria-level="1"><span>New market strategies</span></li>
379                  
380                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Product development and prototyping</span></li>
381                  
382                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Entrepreneurial and startup assistance including financing and grant information</span></li>
383                  
384                  <li aria-level="1"><span>Other services tailored to key NYS industry clusters</span></li>
385                  </ul>
386               
387               <h2>Equipping Manufacturers to Achieve More</h2>
388               
389               <p><span>LIMEP is able to assist all types of manufacturers, including the DoD and food &amp; beverage
390                     sectors, along with our center’s focus in the biotechnology sector. We serve approximately
391                     3,000 small- and medium-sized manufacturers on Long Island in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
392                     LIMEP supports the strength, competitiveness, and organizational health of Long Island’s
393                     manufacturers by offering growth and innovation services. To help them create and
394                     retain jobs, increase profits, save time and money, and continue developing, LIMEP
395                     provides various resources, such as company assessments, on-site technical assistance,
396                     coaching, training, consulting, and collaboration-focused industry programs. LIMEP
397                     also utilizes its government, university, and economic development partnerships to
398                     further aid manufacturers with their varied needs.&nbsp; Additionally, our experienced
399                     engineers, consultants, and business professionals bring expansive skillsets in manufacturing,
400                     management, process improvements, and technology acceleration that can be tapped into
401                     for&nbsp; customized solutions, including hands-on facilitation and implementation.</span></p>
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429                                          
430                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) MEP Program</span></h3>
431                                          
432                                          <p><span>The MEP program is a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
433                                                a U.S. Department of Commerce agency. This program has created a nationwide network
434                                                of MEP centers that works with manufacturers and contributes to the growth of well-paying
435                                                jobs, dynamic manufacturing communities, American innovation, and global competitiveness.</span></p>
436                                          
437                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="https://www.nist.gov/mep" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
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441                                          
442                                          <p><img src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/ny-esdlogo.jpeg" alt="ny-esd" width="347" height="137"></p>
443                                          </div>
444                                       
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446                                          
447                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">ESD (Empire State Development)</span></h3>
448                                          
449                                          <p><span>Part of Empire State Development, the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
450                                                (NY MEP) is a network of organizations that provide growth and innovation services
451                                                to small- and mid-sized manufacturers in every corner of the state to help them create
452                                                and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money.</span></p>
453                                          
454                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="https://esd.ny.gov/new-york-manufacturing-extension-partnership" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
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476                                       
477                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content "><img src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/FuzeHub-1-1.webp" alt="FH logo" width="187" height="187"></div>
478                                       
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480                                          
481                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">FuzeHub</span></h3>
482                                          
483                                          <p><span>FuzeHub is a nonprofit organization that serves as the statewide New York Manufacturing
484                                                Extension Partnership (NY MEP) center, supported by Empire State Development’s Division
485                                                of Science, Technology &amp; Innovation. FuzeHub provides New York State manufacturers
486                                                with guided access to our extensive network of industry experts, programs, and assets
487                                                to solve productivity, commercialization, research and development issues, and other
488                                                challenges to growth.</span></p>
489                                          
490                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="https://fuzehub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
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501                                 Regional New York MEP Centers
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512                                       
513                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content "><img src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/ced-logo.png" alt="ced logo" width="216" height="173"></div>
514                                       
515                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
516                                          
517                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">CEG (Center for Economic Growth)</span></h3>
518                                          
519                                          <p><span>Located in Albany, New York, the Center for Economic Growth is a nonprofit, regional
520                                                economic and business development organization that serves as the primary point of
521                                                contact for businesses interested in moving to, or growing in, New York’s Capital
522                                                Region. CEG&nbsp; supports the region's priority industry cluster: research, development,
523                                                and commercialization.&nbsp;</span></p>
524                                          
525                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="http://www.ceg.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
526                                          </div>
527                                       
528                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content "><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/tdo-logo.jpg" alt="tdo" width="193" height="159"></div>
529                                       
530                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
531                                          
532                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">TDO (Technology Development Organization)</span></h3>
533                                          
534                                          <p><span>Located in Syracuse, New York, TDO is a not-for-profit consulting and training organization.
535                                                Their team is comprised of experienced, senior-level professionals from diverse industries
536                                                with a passion for helping companies increase revenue, reduce costs, and increase
537                                                productivity using their business, leadership, process improvement, and technical
538                                                expertise. TDO helps local CNY manufacturers and technology companies drive operational
539                                                excellence and cultural transformation to reach their full potential.</sp
539an></p>
540                                          
541                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="https://www.tdo.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
542                                          </div>
543                                       
544                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content ">
545                                          
546                                          <p><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/nextcorps-logo.jpg" alt="nextcorps" width="232" height="142"></span></p>
547                                          </div>
548                                       
549                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
550                                          
551                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">Nextcorps (Formally known as High Tech Rochester)</span></h3>
552                                          
553                                          <p><span>Located in Rochester, New York, NextCorps is a non-profit whose mission is to be a
554                                                catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic development. NextCorps
555                                                does this by applying business expertise and network connections to aid in the formation
556                                                and profitable growth of companies in the Rochester area and the Finger Lakes Region
557                                                of Upstate New York.</span></p>
558                                          
559                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="https://nextcorps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
560                                          </div>
561                                       
562                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content ">
563                                          
564                                          <p><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/mtec-logo.png" alt="mtec" width="197" height="152"></span></p>
565                                          </div>
566                                       
567                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
568                                          
569                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">MTEC (Manufacturing &amp; Technology Enterprise Center)</span></h3>
570                                          
571                                          <p><span>Located at Highland, New York, MTEC brings a network of experienced engineers, scientists,
572                                                programmers, and business and manufacturing professionals to your team, helping you
573                                                develop your product or application strategy and concepts, design product prototypes,
574                                                and facilitate and optimize your manufacturing value chain. MTEC provides mid-sized
575                                                manufacturers and early-stage technology companies with cost-effective, high-quality
576                                                technical and management services focused on management consulting, technology, engineering,
577                                                and continued strategic innovation. MTEC supp
577orts the region's priority industry cluster:
578                                                food and beverage manufacturing.</span></p>
579                                          
580                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="http://mfgtec.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
581                                          </div>
582                                       
583                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content ">
584                                          
585                                          <p><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/aim-logo.png" alt="aim" width="223" height="122"></span></p>
586                                          </div>
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588                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
589                                          
590                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">AIM (Advanced Institute for Manufacturing)</span></h3>
591                                          
592                                          <p><span>Located in Utica, New York, AIM has a mission to provide small- and medium-sized manufacturers
593                                                in the Mohawk Valley Region with training, consulting, and technology services that
594                                                will lead to new product development, cost reductions, increased efficiency, and greater
595                                                profits. AIM supports the region's priority industry cluster: cybersecurity.</span></p>
596                                          
597                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="https://www.aim-mep.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
598                                          </div>
599                                       
600                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content "><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/itac-logo.png" alt="itac" width="195" height="157"></span></div>
601                                       
602                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
603                                          
604                                          <h5><span class="black-header-style-h3">ITAC (Industrial &amp; Technology Assistance Corporation</span></h5>
605                                          
606                                          <p><span>Located in New York City, ITAC works with small- and mid-size manufacturers throughout
607                                                the five boroughs and helps them expand into new markets, create innovative products,
608                                                develop their customer base, find new partners, improve their processes, and develop
609                                                sustainable practices. ITAC supports New York City's priority industry cluster: smart
610                                                cities.</span></p>
611                                          
612                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="http://www.itac.nyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
613                                          </div>
614                                       
615                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content "><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/citec-logo.jpeg" alt="citec" width="215" height="215"></span></div>
616                                       
617                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
618                                          
619                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">CITEC Inc.</span></h3>
620                                          
621                                          <p><span>Located in Plattsburgh, New York, CITEC is a not-for-profit business consulting organization
622                                                driven by a mission to help the small- and medium-sized enterprises in northern New
623                                                York thrive. CITEC's consulting team's expertise and an unbeatable nationwide network
624                                                of resources will deliver the impacts your business needs to grow strategically, improve
625                                                profitability, and create competitive advantages. CITEC supp
625orts the North Country's
626                                                priority industry cluster: transportation equipment and materials.</span></p>
627                                          
628                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="http://www.citec.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
629                                          </div>
630                                       
631                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content "><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/am-and-t-logo.png" alt="am&amp;t" width="180" height="180"></span></div>
632                                       
633                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
634                                          
635                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">AM&amp;T (Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology)</span></h3>
636                                          
637                                          <p><span>Located in Binghamton, New York, AM&amp;T provides consulting, training, and coaching
638                                                services to the Souther Tiers in Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler,
639                                                Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins counties. AM&amp;T offers unique resources for manufacturers
640                                                seeking to increase sales, streamline operations, achieve certifications, reduce costs,
641                                                and create jobs for today’s competitive economy. AM&amp;T supports the region’s priority
642                                                industry cluster: advanced transportation products, components, and system controls.</span></p>
643                                          
644                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="http://www.amt-mep.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a><br><br></p>
645                                          </div>
646                                       
647                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column one-quarter         left-col-content ">
648                                          
649                                          <p><span><img class="" src="https://www.limep.org/commcms/mtrc/_images/insyte-logo.jpg" alt="insyte" width="436" height="102"></span></p>
650                                          </div>
651                                       
652                                       <div class="sbu-columns--column three-quarter">
653                                          
654                                          <h3><span class="black-header-style-h3">Insyte Consulting</span></h3>
655                                          
656                                          <p><span>Located in Buffalo, New York, Insyte Consulting provides business and management consulting
657                                                services to the Western New York area, including Allegany, Niagara, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua,
658                                                and Erie counties. With more than 30 years of experience working in all of Western
659                                                New York's major manufacturing clusters, Insyte has developed deep industry knowledge
660                                                by working with large and small companies throughout Western New York and&nbsp; supporting
661                                                the region’s priority industry cluster: materials and machinery.</span></p>
662                                          
663                                          <p><a class="sbu-outline-button sbu-outline-button--red sbu-outline-button--on-white arrow-after  " title="Learn More" role="button" href="http://www.insyte-consulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-options="">Learn More</a></p>
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789  function parseCollapseSuffix(accordionId, collapseId) {
790    var prefix = accordionId + "-collapse-";
791    if (!collapseId || collapseId.indexOf(prefix) !== 0) {
792      return null;
793    }
794
795    var suffix = parseInt(collapseId.substring(prefix.length), 10);
796    return isNaN(suffix) ? null : suffix;
797  }
798
799  function parseHeadingLevel(levelValue, fallbackLevel) {
800    var normalizedValue = String(levelValue || "").trim().toLowerCase();
801    if (normalizedValue.charAt(0) === "h") {
802      normalizedValue = normalizedValue.substring(1);
803    }
804
805    var parsedLevel = parseInt(normalizedValue, 10);
806    if (isNaN(parsedLevel)) {
807      return fallbackLevel;
808    }
809    if (parsedLevel < 1) {
810      return 1;
811    }
812    if (parsedLevel > 6) {
813      return 6;
814    }
815    return parsedLevel;
816  }
817
818  function normalizeBulletColor(rawColor) {
819    var colorText = String(rawColor || "").trim();
820    if (/^#(?:[0-9a-fA-F]{3}|[0-9a-fA-F]{6})$/.test(colorText)) {
821      return colorText;
822    }
823    colorText = colorText.toLowerCase();
824    if (colorText === "turquoise") {
825      return "#1791AD";
826    }
827    if (colorText === "navy") {
828      return "#002244";
829    }
830    if (colorText === "teal") {
831      return "#15839C";
832    }
833    return "#990000";
834  }
835
836  function ensureHeadingTag(element, headingLevel) {
837    if (!element || !element.parentNode) {
838      return element;
839    }
840
841    var safeLevel = headingLevel;
842    if (safeLevel < 1) {
843      safeLevel = 1;
844    }
845    if (safeLevel > 6) {
846      safeLevel = 6;
847    }
848
849    var desiredTagName = "h" + String(safeLevel);
850    if (element.tagName && element.tagName.toLowerCase() === desiredTagName) {
851      element.removeAttribute("role");
852      element.removeAttribute("aria-level");
853      return element;
854    }
855
856    var replacement = document.createElement(desiredTagName);
857    var attributes = element.attributes;
858    for (var attrIndex = 0; attrIndex < attributes.length; attrIndex++) {
859      var attribute = attributes[attrIndex];
860      replacement.setAttribute(attribute.name, attribute.value);
861    }
862    replacement.removeAttribute("role");
863    replacement.removeAttribute("aria-level");
864    replacement.innerHTML = element.innerHTML;
865    element.parentNode.replaceChild(replacement, element);
866    return replacement;
867  }
868
869  function normalizeAccordionPresentation(accordion) {
870    if (!accordion || accordion.nodeType !== 1) {
871      return;
872    }
873
874    var contextHeadingLevel = parseHeadingLevel(accordion.getAttribute("data-dept-context-heading-level"), 2);
875    var sectionTitleLevel = contextHeadingLevel < 6 ? contextHeadingLevel + 1 : 6;
876
877    var sectionTitle = accordion.querySelector(".dept-accordion__section-title");
878    var hasSectionTitle = false;
879    if (sectionTitle) {
880      var sectionTitleText = sectionTitle.textContent ? sectionTitle.textContent.trim() : "";
881      if (!sectionTitleText) {
882        sectionTitle.remove();
883      } else {
884        hasSectionTitle = true;
885        sectionTitle = ensureHeadingTag(sectionTitle, sectionTitleLevel);
886      }
887    }
888
889    var itemHeadingLevel = contextHeadingLevel + (hasSectionTitle ? 2 : 1);
890    if (itemHeadingLevel > 6) {
891      itemHeadingLevel = 6;
892    }
893
894    var itemHeadings = accordion.querySelectorAll(".dept-accordion__item-header");
895    for (var headingIndex = 0; headingIndex < itemHeadings.length; headingIndex++) {
896      ensureHeadingTag(itemHeadings[headingIndex], itemHeadingLevel);
897    }
898
899    var resolvedBulletColor = normalizeBulletColor(accordion.getAttribute("data-dept-bullet-color"));
900    accordion.style.setProperty("--dept-accordion-bullet-color", resolvedBulletColor);
901    accordion.style.setProperty("--dept-accordion-accent-color", resolvedBulletColor);
902  }
903
904  function ensureAccordionId(accordion) {
905    var accordionId = accordion.getAttribute("data-dept-accordion-id");
906
907    if (!accordionId) {
908      var existingId = accordion.id;
909      if (existingId) {
910        accordionId = existingId;
911      } else {
912        accordionId = "dept-accordion-" + state.accordionSequence;
913        state.accordionSequence += 1;
914      }
915      accordion.setAttribute("data-dept-accordion-id", accordionId);
916    }
917
918    var idSuffix = parseAccordionSuffix(accordionId);
919    if (idSuffix !== null) {
920      if (idSuffix >= state.accordionSequence) {
921        state.accordionSequence = idSuffix + 1;
922      }
923    }
924
925    accordion.id = accordionId;
926    return accordionId;
927  }
928
929  function getNextCollapseIndex(accordion, accordionId) {
930    var cachedIndex = parseInt(accordion.getAttribute("data-dept-next-item-index"), 10);
931    var nextIndex = 1;
932
933    if (!isNaN(cachedIndex)) {
934      if (cachedIndex > 0) {
935        nextIndex = cachedIndex;
936      }
937    }
938
939    var items = accordion.querySelectorAll(".accordion-item");
940    for (var itemIndex = 0; itemIndex < items.length; itemIndex++) {
941      var item = items[itemIndex];
942      var storedCollapseId = item.getAttribute("data-dept-collapse-id");
943      var existingCollapse = item.querySelector(".accordion-collapse");
944
945      if (existingCollapse) {
946        var existingSuffix = parseCollapseSuffix(accordionId, existingCollapse.id);
947        if (existingSuffix !== null) {
948          if (storedCollapseId) {
949            var storedSuffixFromId = parseCollapseSuffix(accordionId, storedCollapseId);
950            if (storedSuffixFromId === null) {
951              storedCollapseId = existingCollapse.id;
952              item.setAttribute("data-dept-collapse-id", storedCollapseId);
953            }
954          } else {
955            storedCollapseId = existingCollapse.id;
956            item.setAttribute("data-dept-collapse-id", storedCollapseId);
957          }
958
959          if (existingSuffix >= nextIndex) {
960            nextIndex = existingSuffix + 1;
961          }
962        }
963      }
964
965      var storedSuffix = parseCollapseSuffix(accordionId, storedCollapseId);
966      if (storedSuffix !== null) {
967        if (storedSuffix >= nextIndex) {
968          nextIndex = storedSuffix + 1;
969        }
970      }
971    }
972
973    return nextIndex;
974  }
975
976  function normalizeAccordionItems(accordion) {
977    var accordionId = ensureAccordionId(accordion);
978    var nextIndex = getNextCollapseIndex(accordion, accordionId);
979    var items = accordion.querySelectorAll(".accordion-item");
980
981    for (var itemIndex = 0; itemIndex < items.length; itemIndex++) {
982      var item = items[itemIndex];
983      var button = item.querySelector(".accordion-button");
984      var collapse = item.querySelector(".accordion-collapse");
985      var body = item.querySelector(".accordion-body");
986
987      if (!button || !collapse) {
988        continue;
989      }
990
991      var collapseId = item.getAttribute("data-dept-collapse-id");
992      if (!collapseId) {
993        collapseId = accordionId + "-collapse-" + nextIndex;
994        item.setAttribute("data-dept-collapse-id", collapseId);
995        nextIndex += 1;
996      }
997
998      collapse.id = collapseId;
999      collapse.setAttribute("data-bs-parent", "#" + accordionId);
1000      button.setAttribute("data-bs-target", "#" + collapseId);
1001      button.setAttribute("aria-controls", collapseId);
1002      setButtonExpanded(button, collapse.classList.contains("show"));
1003      if (body) {
1004        if (body.classList) {
1005          if (!body.classList.contains("dept-accordion__body")) {
1006            body.classList.add("dept-accordion__body");
1007          }
1008        }
1009      }
1010    }
1011
1012    accordion.setAttribute("data-dept-next-item-index", String(nextIndex));
1013    normalizeAccordionPresentation(accordion);
1014  }
1015
1016  function disconnectAccordionObserver(accordion) {
1017    if (!accordion || accordion.nodeType !== 1) {
1018      return;
1019    }
1020
1021    var observer = accordion[accordionObserverKey];
1022    if (observer) {
1023      observer.disconnect();
1024      accordion[accordionObserverKey] = null;
1025    }
1026
1027    var clickHandler = accordion[accordionClickHandlerKey];
1028    if (clickHandler) {
1029      accordion.removeEventListener("click", clickHandler, true);
1030      accordion[accordionClickHandlerKey] = null;
1031    }
1032
1033    if (accordion.removeAttribute) {
1034      accordion.removeAttribute("data-dept-accordion-observed");
1035      accordion.removeAttribute("data-dept-accordion-click-wired");
1036    }
1037  }
1038
1039  function getCollapseFromButton(accordion, button) {
1040    if (!accordion || !button) {
1041      return null;
1042    }
1043
1044    var targetSelector = button.getAttribute("data-bs-target");
1045    if (targetSelector) {
1046      if (targetSelector.charAt(0) === "#") {
1047        return document.getElementById(targetSelector.substring(1));
1048      }
1049      return accordion.querySelector(targetSelector);
1050    }
1051
1052    var controlsId = button.getAttribute("aria-controls");
1053    if (controlsId) {
1054      return document.getElementById(controlsId);
1055    }
1056
1057    return null;
1058  }
1059
1060  function setButtonExpanded(button, expanded) {
1061    if (!button) {
1062      return;
1063    }
1064
1065    if (expanded) {
1066      button.classList.remove("collapsed");
1067      button.setAttribute("aria-expanded", "true");
1068      return;
1069    }
1070
1071    button.classList.add("collapsed");
1072    button.setAttribute("aria-expanded", "false");
1073  }
1074
1075  function setCollapseExpanded(collapse, expanded) {
1076    if (!collapse) {
1077      return;
1078    }
1079
1080    if (window.bootstrap) {
1081      var CollapseCtor = window.bootstrap.Collapse;
1082      if (CollapseCtor) {
1083        if (typeof CollapseCtor.getOrCreateInstance === "function") {
1084          var collapseInstance = CollapseCtor.getOrCreateInstance(collapse, { toggle: false });
1085          if (expanded) {
1086            collapseInstance.show();
1087          } else {
1088            collapseInstance.hide();
1089          }
1090          return;
1091        }
1092      }
1093    }
1094
1095    if (window.jQuery) {
1096      var jq = window.jQuery;
1097      if (jq.fn) {
1098        if (typeof jq.fn.collapse === "function") {
1099          jq(collapse).collapse(expanded ? "show" : "hide");
1100          return;
1101        }
1102      }
1103    }
1104
1105    collapse.classList.remove("collapsing");
1106    collapse.classList.add("collapse");
1107    collapse.style.height = "";
1108
1109    if (expanded) {
1110      collapse.classList.add("show");
1111      return;
1112    }
1113
1114    collapse.classList.remove("show");
1115  }
1116
1117  function setItemExpanded(item, expanded) {
1118    if (!item) {
1119      return;
1120    }
1121
1122    var button = item.querySelector(".accordion-button");
1123    var collapse = item.querySelector(".accordion-collapse");
1124    if (!button || !collapse) {
1125      return;
1126    }
1127
1128    setButtonExpanded(button, expanded);
1129    setCollapseExpanded(collapse, expanded);
1130  }
1131
1132  function closeSiblingItems(accordion, currentItem) {
1133    if (!accordion) {
1134      return;
1135    }
1136
1137    var siblingItems = accordion.querySelectorAll(".accordion-item");
1138    for (var itemIndex = 0; itemIndex < siblingItems.length; itemIndex++) {
1139      var siblingItem = siblingItems[itemIndex];
1140      if (currentItem) {
1141        if (siblingItem === currentItem) {
1142          continue;
1143        }
1144      }
1145
1146      setItemExpanded(siblingItem, false);
1147    }
1148  }
1149
1150  function wireAccordionClickBehavior(accordion) {
1151    if (!accordion || accordion.nodeType !== 1) {
1152      return;
1153    }
1154
1155    if (accordion[accordionClickHandlerKey]) {
1156      return;
1157    }
1158
1159    var clickHandler = function (event) {
1160      var target = event.target;
1161      if (!target || typeof target.closest !== "function") {
1162        return;
1163      }
1164
1165      var button = target.closest(".accordion-button");
1166      if (!button || !accordion.contains(button)) {
1167        return;
1168      }
1169
1170      var collapse = getCollapseFromButton(accordion, button);
1171      if (!collapse) {
1172        return;
1173      }
1174
1175      event.preventDefault();
1176      if (typeof event.stopImmediatePropagation === "function") {
1177        event.stopImmediatePropagation();
1178      }
1179      event.stopPropagation();
1180
1181      var item = button.closest(".accordion-item");
1182      var isExpanded = collapse.classList.contains("show");
1183      if (!isExpanded) {
1184        var ariaExpanded = button.getAttribute("aria-expanded") === "true";
1185        if (ariaExpanded) {
1186          isExpanded = true;
1187        }
1188      }
1189
1190      if (isExpanded) {
1191        setItemExpanded(item, false);
1192      } else {
1193        closeSiblingItems(accordion, item);
1194        setItemExpanded(item, true);
1195      }
1196    };
1197
1198    accordion.addEventListener("click", clickHandler, true);
1199    accordion[accordionClickHandlerKey] = clickHandler;
1200    accordion.setAttribute("data-dept-accordion-click-wired", "true");
1201  }
1202
1203  function disconnectAccordionsInNode(node) {
1204    if (!node || node.nodeType !== 1) {
1205      return;
1206    }
1207
1208    if (node.classList) {
1209      if (node.classList.contains("dept-accordion")) {
1210        disconnectAccordionObserver(node);
1211      }
1212    }
1213
1214    if (!node.querySelectorAll) {
1215      return;
1216    }
1217
1218    var nestedAccordions = node.querySelectorAll(".dept-accordion");
1219    for (var accordionIndex = 0; accordionIndex < nestedAccordions.length; accordionIndex++) {
1220      disconnectAccordionObserver(nestedAccordions[accordionIndex]);
1221    }
1222  }
1223
1224  function observeAccordion(accordion) {
1225    var existingObserver = accordion[accordionObserverKey];
1226    if (existingObserver) {
1227      return;
1228    }
1229
1230    var observer = new MutationObserver(function (mutations) {
1231      if (!accordion.isConnected) {
1232        disconnectAccordionObserver(accordion);
1233        return;
1234      }
1235
1236      for (var mutationIndex = 0; mutationIndex < mutations.length; mutationIndex++) {
1237        var mutation = mutations[mutationIndex];
1238        if (mutation.addedNodes.length || mutation.removedNodes.length) {
1239          normalizeAccordionItems(accordion);
1240          return;
1241        }
1242      }
1243    });
1244
1245    observer.observe(accordion, { childList: true, subtree: true });
1246    accordion[accordionObserverKey] = observer;
1247    accordion.setAttribute("data-dept-accordion-observed", "true");
1248  }
1249
1250  function initAccordion(accordion) {
1251    normalizeAccordionItems(accordion);
1252    observeAccordion(accordion);
1253  }
1254
1255  function initAccordionsInNode(node) {
1256    if (!node || node.nodeType !== 1) {
1257      return;
1258    }
1259
1260    if (node.classList) {
1261      if (node.classList.contains("dept-accordion")) {
1262        initAccordion(node);
1263      }
1264    }
1265
1266    if (!node.querySelectorAll) {
1267      return;
1268    }
1269
1270    var nestedAccordions = node.querySelectorAll(".dept-accordion");
1271    for (var accordionIndex = 0; accordionIndex < nestedAccordions.length; accordionIndex++) {
1272      initAccordion(nestedAccordions[accordionIndex]);
1273    }
1274  }
1275
1276  function observeDocumentForNewAccordions() {
1277    if (!document.body) {
1278      return;
1279    }
1280
1281    if (state.rootObserver) {
1282      if (state.rootObserverBody === document.body) {
1283        return;
1284      }
1285    }
1286
1287    if (state.rootObserver) {
1288      state.rootObserver.disconnect();
1289      state.rootObserver = null;
1290      state.rootObserverBody = null;
1291    }
1292
1293    var rootObserver = new MutationObserver(function (mutations) {
1294      for (var mutationIndex = 0; mutationIndex < mutations.length; mutationIndex++) {
1295        var mutation = mutations[mutationIndex];
1296        for (var nodeIndex = 0; nodeIndex < mutation.addedNodes.length; nodeIndex++) {
1297          initAccordionsInNode(mutation.addedNodes[nodeIndex]);
1298        }
1299        for (var removedIndex = 0; removedIndex < mutation.removedNodes.length; removedIndex++) {
1300          disconnectAccordionsInNode(mutation.removedNodes[removedIndex]);
1301        }
1302      }
1303    });
1304
1305    rootObserver.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true });
1306    state.rootObserver = rootObserver;
1307    state.rootObserverBody = document.body;
1308    document.body.setAttribute("data-dept-accordion-root-observed", "true");
1309  }
1310
1311  function bindCleanup() {
1312    if (state.cleanupBound) {
1313      return;
1314    }
1315
1316    window.addEventListener("beforeunload", function () {
1317      if (state.rootObserver) {
1318        state.rootObserver.disconnect();
1319        state.rootObserver = null;
1320        state.rootObserverBody = null;
1321      }
1322    });
1323
1324    state.cleanupBound = true;
1325  }
1326
1327  function init() {
1328    var accordions = document.querySelectorAll(".dept-accordion");
1329    for (var accordionIndex = 0; accordionIndex < accordions.length; accordionIndex++) {
1330      initAccordion(accordions[accordionIndex]);
1331    }
1332
1333    observeDocumentForNewAccordions();
1334    bindCleanup();
1335  }
1336
1337  if (document.readyState === "loading") {
1338    document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", init);
1339  } else {
1340    init();
1341  }
1342})();
1343</script>
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