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Nell Thomas·Jul 21, 2026
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Community Connections: The Monthly Meetup at the AC Ballantyne Hotel
The monthly Community Connections meetup brings Ballantyne business owners together at the AC Ballantyne Hotel Lobby Bar on the third Wednesday of each month, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Nell Thomas·Aug 10, 2026
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