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2015 BUSINESS EXPO

Get ready to experience EXPO like never before, with a new local speaker's corner, pop-up shops, retail row, great seminars and business to business networking. With over 2,000 attendees, Business EXPO reaches the full spectrum of our regional business community. It's an event designed to connect you with the business community and new prospects.

“The survey also determined that 82 percent of trade show attendees have the power to recommend, specify, and/or make final purchasing decisions. Perhaps more importantly, 49 percent come to trade shows with purchasing intent.” – ExhibitorOnline.com

MARCH 5, 2015

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New Venue. More Value.

Showcase your business like never before!

Speaker's Corner

features four mini seminar sessions covering hop topics from the latest in social media to building blocks for business growth.

Recharge

Stop by the chamber's #SocialCentral to connect and recharge.

Innovation

New this year exhibitors featuring interactive displays, local pop-up shops and Retail Row.

Idea

Sign up for text messaging for important alerts, seminar speaker schedules, exhibitor giveaways and other timely announcements.

“NBSC has participated in Business Expo for many years. We find the exposure through face-to-face contact with current and potential clients to be invaluable."

• Tom Henz, Market President,

NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank

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Be Interactive

Join the converstation on a whole new level with Expo innovative designs, displays and business trends.

Retail Row

Featuring local pop-up shops, Spring samples and all that’s fun with fashion and accessories. New this year, exhibitors will be able to use their own POS systems for transactions on site.

“Pop-Up Retail fits right in with the Entertainment Economy, the Experience Economy, the Surprise Economy, and so

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It's about surprising consumers with temporary 'performances', guaranteeing exclusivity because of the limited timespan and offers unparalleled opportunities for targeting and customization.” – TrendWatching.com

Trend Setting

New to Expo in 2015

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Our Company Values

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Reserve Your Space

Business EXPO is the single largest networking and business-building event in the region. Businesses of all sizes and industries will present their products and services during this one-of-a- kind experience. This is the ideal opportunity to grow existing relationships and find new suppliers, customers & partners.

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, March 4

• Ballroom open for exhibitor set-up: 4-6pm

Thursday, March 5

• Additional exhibit set-up time: 8:30-11:00am
• Private Reception / Expo Kickoff: 11:00 – 11:45am
• Business Expo: 12pm – 6:30pm
• EXPO Business After Hours: 4:30pm – 6:30pm

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Business Expo 2015

Optimize your space for business

Space Options

8x10 PREMIUM - $650 (Member price through February 20)

8x8 PREMIUM - $600 (Member price through February 20)

8x10 REGULAR - $575 (Member price through February 20)

8x8 REGULAR - $525 (Member price through February 20)

Small Business/Non Profit - $300 5 employees or less or member non-profits (Member price through February 20)

All spaces include: Pipe and Drape 1 Skirted 6-foot Table 2 Chairs 1 Trash Receptacle Four Company Name Badges Electricity and Wireless Internet Access

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Presenting Sponsor

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Supporting Sponsors

Business Expo 2015

Sponsors

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Reserve Now

Space is limited.

CONTACT Dorothy Guscio Direct 843-341-8379 Email dguscio@hiltonheadisland.org

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER