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DeKalb event Wednesday to focus on small businesses

By April Hunt
Oct 15, 2012

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host a summit on small businesses Wednesday as part of an effort to boost their understanding of the new federal healthcare law on their operations.

The session begins at 10 a.m. at the Community Achievement Center, 4522 Flat Shoals Parkway, near Decatur.

The event is free and open to the public. Information or RSVP: 404-371-2988.

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