Freelance social night in Vancouver November 7

October 27, 2017 Editor Event freelance media mixerfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Vancouver-area freelancers, come out for a casual social evening with peers and colleagues at Craft Beer Market (85 West 1st Ave) on Tuesday, November 7th from 6 to 8 p.m.

CMG Freelance members and non-members are all welcome. Come and catch up with your freelance friends or meet some new ones. You never know what new inspiration or collaboration might arise out of an evening of conversation with other freelancers.

Please RSVP to freelance@cmg.ca to let us know if you can make it. Hope to see you there!

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