Community resource center to host third Youth in Business workshop
The Legacy Impact Community Resource Center in Frayser is hosting its third Youth in Business workshop Saturday, July 9.
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The Legacy Impact Community Resource Center in Frayser is hosting its third Youth in Business workshop Saturday, July 9.
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