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Connie founded Across the Table to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners build stronger, more sustainable businesses. The Scaling Edge is where she shares what she’s learned — and what she’s building — with you.
- About 20 years in information technology, systems analysis and business operations
- B.S. in Finance, Arizona State University · MBA, University of Phoenix
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