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ELMORE — Those from two local organizations, the Ottawa County Improvement Corp. and the Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce, recently met with Andrew Stainbrook, owner of dotnet technologies. They had an "insightful conversation on the growing role of AI and its impact on the future of cybersecurity and IT solutions," according to a corporation statement. Founded in 2010 by Andrew and Nate Binder, dotnet has "experienced steady growth while maintaining its core operations within an 80-mile radius, now employing eight team members while serving regional clients and organizations with national reach," the statement read. "A major milestone was announced in January with the purchase of 364 Rice St. in Elmore, expanding the company's headquarters campus alongside 366 Rice St., acquired in 2024." Representatives from both organizations underscored how, "This investment reflects dotnet's continued momentum and long-term commitment to its team, its clients, and the community it proudly calls home."