Edmonds Civic Roundtable to focus on business, arts communities during Nov. 10 program

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The Edmonds Civic Roundtable (ECR) will shift its focus from political matters to the business and arts communities during its meeting on November 10 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The event, beginning at 6:30 p. m. , features speakers Sally Ralston and Glenda Krull, who will share their perspectives on future opportunities. Ralston, the executive director of the Cascadia Art Museum, has also served on the board of the Edmond Center for the Arts.

Krull, who recently completed a bid for a city council seat, has been a prominent figure in the local nonprofit sector and has worked as a real estate broker for 25 years. Attendance is free, but advance registration is requested to help organizers prepare for the discussion. The ECR aims to foster community dialogue on various topics, highlighting the importance of arts and business in local development. This event reflects the organization's broader mission to engage members and guests in critical conversations about Edmonds' future.

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