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YW LIVE LUNCH & LEARN

January 29, 2025·1 min read

Join us this Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. for a special edition of YWLive, Lunch & Learn hosted by Adrienne Cochrane, J.D. In this exclusive interview, we welcome the Honorable Arunan Arulampalam, the 68th Mayor of the City of Hartford.

Get insights into the Mayor's vision and accomplishments from his first year in office. This is a show not to be missed! CLICK LINK to Save the date and save on your calendars.

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LIVE LINK TO WATCH: https://riverside.fm/studio/ywca-hartford-regions-studio

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