I've always said that of all of the events that we put on for our members and the community here at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, the Business Expo is one of my favorites.
Part of what we do as a Chamber is give our members the opportunity to showcase their products and services, and what better way to do that than by setting up a booth at our Expo? There, our members can interact with the public, letting the community at large see what we here at the Chamber already know, that our members have some really cool products and services.
I get great joy in watching the interactions that take place at the annual expo between the members of the public and the exhibitors. Those who come up to a booth and ask questions or look around learn things about the companies that they never knew before. That's why exhibitors often use the Business Expo as an opportunity to showcase their new services and products.
This year, we're doing things a little bit different than other years. For one, we've moved the expo to the fall, allowing it to stand out from other summer events and, let's face it, summer activities. The 2013 Business Expo will be held from 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4.
Also, we have a new and exciting venue!
For the first time, the Servant Leadership Institute, 1959 Palomar Oaks Way, will host the expo. It's in a park-like setting in the business park, which will make for a more intimate setting and allow exhibitors to have more meaningful conversations with attendees.
It's a great venue for people to come in and visit with a company. It allows them to interact one-on-one with representatives from the company. While some people might not feel comfortable picking up the phone and asking them about their service, the Business Expo allows them to do just that. They can ask questions and find out about a product without feeling that they're setting themselves up for a hard sell.
And while you might be able to do some fact finding easily on-line these days, a website can't compete with that true personable experience and the immediacy of the personal interaction.
If you're interested in registering for a booth, call the Chamber at 760-931-8400 or visit www.carlsbad.org today. Registration price is $299 through Oct. 25 and provides you an 8-foot-by-8-foot drape booth with 6-foot table and two chairs (there's an additional $50 fee for electricity).
We look forward to seeing all of you at the Expo!
Part of what we do as a Chamber is give our members the opportunity to showcase their products and services, and what better way to do that than by setting up a booth at our Expo? There, our members can interact with the public, letting the community at large see what we here at the Chamber already know, that our members have some really cool products and services.
I get great joy in watching the interactions that take place at the annual expo between the members of the public and the exhibitors. Those who come up to a booth and ask questions or look around learn things about the companies that they never knew before. That's why exhibitors often use the Business Expo as an opportunity to showcase their new services and products.
This year, we're doing things a little bit different than other years. For one, we've moved the expo to the fall, allowing it to stand out from other summer events and, let's face it, summer activities. The 2013 Business Expo will be held from 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4.
Also, we have a new and exciting venue!
For the first time, the Servant Leadership Institute, 1959 Palomar Oaks Way, will host the expo. It's in a park-like setting in the business park, which will make for a more intimate setting and allow exhibitors to have more meaningful conversations with attendees.
It's a great venue for people to come in and visit with a company. It allows them to interact one-on-one with representatives from the company. While some people might not feel comfortable picking up the phone and asking them about their service, the Business Expo allows them to do just that. They can ask questions and find out about a product without feeling that they're setting themselves up for a hard sell.
And while you might be able to do some fact finding easily on-line these days, a website can't compete with that true personable experience and the immediacy of the personal interaction.
If you're interested in registering for a booth, call the Chamber at 760-931-8400 or visit www.carlsbad.org today. Registration price is $299 through Oct. 25 and provides you an 8-foot-by-8-foot drape booth with 6-foot table and two chairs (there's an additional $50 fee for electricity).
We look forward to seeing all of you at the Expo!