You're asking for a whole branding solution !
This is difficult without knowing what you start with.
If the company name is some dull or bland abbreviation, then it might be hard to make something promotional of it. A logo might include a word or name or even an abbreviation, or be allowed in two versions (one with and one without any text). A strong symbol is always great as a logo, unless the name rings a bell already.
So it depends...
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