CANS’ Open House & Holiday Party

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YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR OPEN HOUSE & HOLIDAY PARTY!

On behalf of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s President and Board of Directors, we are pleased to invite you to celebrate CANS’ new office and kick off the holiday season. Brief opening remarks will begin at 4 pm, with light food and refreshments provided.

DATE: Thursday, December 1, 2016
TIME: 3:30-5:30 PM
LOCATION: 134 Eileen Stubbs AveUnit 103 Dartmouth

RSVP by NOV 24 to cfiske@cans.ns.ca

See official invitation HERE.

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