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Highlighting the online application of\u00a0Regular Memberships (aimed at individuals\/freelancers, nano enterprises and micro enterprises) as well as giving a comprehensive description for the competitive application process of the newly-announced Studio Membership call.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get to know more about the Valletta Design Cluster through an info session illustrating history, projects, membership tiers and the application processes.<\/li>\n<li>Join us on a tour of the entire building, to see what the VDC has to offer.<\/li>\n<li>Hang around at the end for an informal Q&amp;A session, a glass of wine, and the opportunity to network with other future members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><\/h1>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Valletta Design Cluster on 12 September with an info session, tour, and networking. 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