Business EXPO and Showcase

Date for 2013 TBD

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO and Showcase is an annual event offering over 75 display booths drawing 100's of attendees! We have larger booths, more area to roam around and spaces usually fill quickly. Business representatives are encouraged to invite co-workers and clients to attend the free networking event to build relationships benefitting their organization.

The Business EXPO & Showcase is an excellent opportunity for attendees to view product demonstrations and speak face-to face with industry professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Businesses from around the community converge on the scene to promote their products and services to the thousands attending. This annual Chamber sponsored event is a "don't miss opportunity to make face-to-face connections with potential clients and renew past business relationships! Exhibitors also offer fabulous give-a-ways, raffle prizes, food and more! The 2013 event date and location is to be determined so check back soon for more information...

Sponsorships are available!!! Call the Chamber office for more information.

Tips on Setting up an EXPO Booth

Make the most out of the EXPO while you're there. This is an investment to get maximum results and exposure for your company.  Be organized and make a list of everything you need to take. The more prepared you are, the smoother things will go. Make sure all of your materials include your name, address, phone and website information. You may also hand out a basic brochure and do follow-up emails to the people who visit your booth. If you are selling products, make sure you provide your customer with a receipt.

Before the Event...

• Arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to set up
• Bring a basic tool box containing electrical or duct tape, safety pins etc...
• Check out how other exhibitors are setting up their displays and take a moment to meet exhibitors near and around your booth
• Use printed, not handwritten signage
• Have a conatiner set out to collect business cards or entry information
• Do not store anything of value under the front table

During the Event...

• Listen to your visitors and answer questions
• Always be ready with information- hand out a brochure or offer to send them an information packet
• Don't let one customer monopolize your time; offer to follow-up by phone or send more information
• Keep your booth clean-hide any food or drinks, replenish materials and neaten up your area
• Try and keep at least 2 people staffing the booth at all times; bring extra staff if needed 

After the Event...

• Break down your booth on time, not early, even if traffic becomes slow
• Make notes about your event if planning on participating in future shows to make sure you are always best prepared for your next setup
• Enter names and addresses collected and mail them out right away.  Follow-up again with another correspondence about 3 weeks after the event
• Follow-up any demos given with a phone call

We are always looking for a few volunteers to help with the EXPO!!.

If you would are interested in volunteering a few hours to assist vendors unload and set-up their booths, to sit at one of the Welcome   tables or to help load cars at the end of the evening-please call the Chamber office. Several time slots will be available.
Thank you!

Past Business EXPO and Showcases