Vancouver freelancer social night September 6

August 23, 2018 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Vancouver-area freelancers, summer is coming to a close and soon it'll be time to buckle back down to a regular work schedule. But before you get serious for the fall, come out to a casual social evening on Thursday, September 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Central City Brewpub (871 Beatty St).

CMG Freelance members and non-members are all welcome to drop by this semi-regular gathering for drinks, snacks and conversation. It’s an opportunity to catch up with your freelance friends or meet some new ones.

CMG Freelance president Don Genova will be meeting with the Vancouver and District Labour Council later that week as part of our campaign to find more work for our members. If you have questions about this effort or if you're wondering what kind of work there is for freelancers with labour councils and unions, come out and chat with us and let us know your thoughts. We'll also be talking with members about how to fill out your member profile in the freelancer directory on the CMG Freelance website.

Come out for some freelance camaraderie and build your professional network -- we'd love to see you there. Please RSVP to freelance@cmg.ca to let us know if you can make it.

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