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Date & time: Tue · Oct 27 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Venue: CREC Central, 111 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT
Host: CREC – Capitol Region Education Council
CREC – Capitol Region Education Council
Organizer: CREC – Capitol Region Education Council
Price: $165 per person

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