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Western Mass Business Show on 11.7.25 — Whole Children/Milestones and The Friendship Band

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Western Mass Business Show on 11.7.25 — Whole Children/Milestones and The Friendship Band

Join us as we speak with Chris Harper, Eddy Hougen, Sydney Meininger, and Sari Mohammed from Whole Children/Milestones (ServiceNet) and The Friendship Band. WC and Milestones is inclusive programming for children, teens, and adults with and without disabilities. Founded 20+ years ago they are now a part of ServiceNet. Offering afterschool and weekend classes as well as adult day programming. With a focus on belonging, skill building, opportunity, and community. The Friendship Band is an inclusive rock band with musicians with and without disabilities. Their concert on 11/3 at 7PM at the Iron Horse with Soul Magnets is sure to bring the house down. Inclusion doesn’t mean lowering the bar, it means opening the stage. Listen in as we discuss these topics and more. Thank you.

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