Friday, October 15, 2010

Seacoast Business Expo Taking Shape


STRAFFORD COUNTY —
The Seacoast Business Expo, the largest business networking event of the year. Formerly, known as the ‘Seacoast Schmooze,’ this event takes place on Thursday, October 21st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Celestica Building on Pease Tradeport.
Each year this one-of-a-kind event brings together dozens of businesses and hundreds of contacts, giving all the opportunity to effectively connect with hundreds of potential business partners during the 3-hour event.
The Seacoast Business Expo is the first public event presented by the recently formed Seacoast Chamber Alliance that includes representation from the Dover, Exeter, Hampton, Portsmouth, Rochester and Somersworth Chambers and is designed to enhance membership value, to promote regional economic development, and to reduce expenses for the independent chambers by realizing economies of scale.
“We are excited to have the Alliance take center stage at the premier networking event on the Seacoast,” commented Portsmouth Chamber President Doug Bates. “Every year we see hundreds of people attend for an evening of networking and camaraderie. Business connections truly happen at the Seacoast Business Expo.”
Public Service of New Hampshire is the event underwriter, the event is sponsored by Daystar Computer Services, FairPoint Communications, Federal Savings Bank, Service Credit Union, Comcast Cable, D.F. Richard Energy and Unitil.
Exhibitor space is currently available for this event. Previous exhibiting local businesses have included including Infinite Imaging, Granite State College, DF Richard Energy, BayRing Communications, Staff Hunters, and William C. Huff Moving & Storage and the sponsor companies.
Partners include Clear Channel Communications and Gentle Giant Moving Company. Vital Design is the brand partner of the Seacoast Business Expo and the Seacoast Chamber Alliance and produced logos and collateral for the event.
A variety of local restaurants will provide hors d’oeuvres, and there will be a cash bar. Cost is $10 for pre-registered Chamber members, $15 at the door. To attend, register online at seacoastexpo.com.
Businesses interested in exhibiting are invited to contact Mike at the Exeter Area Chamber at 603/772-2411.
Photo caption: Seacoast Business Expo logo (Courtesy photo)