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Community Building & Fostering Conversations with New People | Melissa Merrifield

Entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators, thinkers, philanthropists and creatives; these are some of the people who shape our communities. Highlighting the stars within our global community, Northgate Cafe features unique individuals working in a variety of arenas and spheres of society worldwide. These people are each exceptional in their own way with compelling stories, thoughts and ideas that pave the way for better a tomorrow and this is where you can meet them.