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SMU Community Chat replay now available
Written by David Schollaert
April 9, 2025
The latest SMU Community Chat webinar reply is now available on our website to all members. After logging in at steelmarketupdate.com, visit the community tab and look under the “previous webinars” section of the dropdown menu.
All past Community Chat webinars are also available under that selection.
If you need help accessing the webinar replay, or if your company would like to have your voice heard in our future webinars, contact info@steelmarketupdate.com.
David Schollaert
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