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Article: EQUINOX INTERNATIONAL BRANCHES INTO REGION EAST COAST SOLUTIONS' PARENT HAS FACED SCRUTINY IN 14 STATES.(BUSINESS)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- July 21, 1996
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Byline: STEPHANIE STOUGHTON, STAFF WRITER
VIRGINIA BEACH -- Art Parks smelled opportunity. In his hand was the help wanted ad that could lead to a management position at a fast-growing environmental company.
Parks expected a one-on-one interview with the Virginia Beach business, East Coast Solutions. Instead, he found himself seated in a room along with a small crowd of Hampton Roads residents. Exuberant company representatives talked about the opportunity that could make him rich.
The presentation, Parks said, felt cultish.
``I tried to leave once, and they asked me to stay in my seat,'' Parks said. ``I was trying to be polite and not ...