IABC Munch n Mingle
IABC Toronto held a Munch n Mingle at the Fuzion Restaurant on 580 Church Street, Toronto.
Attendees included Sheila Corriveau, Michael Kerr, Vanessa Mickevicius, Derek Wuenschirs, and David Abbou.
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