Vancouver freelancer meet-up next Tuesday

September 22, 2015 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-up

Vancouver freelancers, there's a casual meet-up happening next Tuesday, September 29th at 6 pm at the Big Rock Urban Brewery, at 310 W 4th Ave.

If you're in the Vancouver area, you're invited to drop by for an evening of conversation and freelance camaraderie. Members of CMG Freelance have booked a private room for the event. When you arrive, ask the host or hostess for directions the upstairs boardroom.

You'll be able to order food and drinks in the boardroom, and the group will move into the general pub area after 8 p.m. for more conversation.

Hope to see you there!

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