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ATHENS, Ohio (April 18, 2000) -- Several Ohio banks today pledged financial support for the new
Appalachian Ohio Development Fund, a venture-capital effort developed by Ohio
University alumnus David Wilhelm and supported with a $2 million investment from the university.