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SALISBURY — Join the Rowan Chamber of Commerce at its third annual Minority Business Trade show on April 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the Livingstone Hospitality Center, located at 530 Jake Alexander Boulevard.
The premier event offers the opportunity for minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses to connect with major employers, showcase their products and services and build lasting partnerships.“We had over 500 attendees and 62 vendor booths at last year’s event,” Minority Business Trade Show Chair Deborah Johnson said. “We are so excited to showcase our locally owned minority businesses.
Our goal is to encourage major employers to increase the percentage of business they do with a diverse group of entrepreneurs.”Current sponsors include Novant Health, Food Lion, F&M Bank, Livingstone College, Salisbury Post, Atrium Health, Catawba College, Hood Theological Seminary, Northeast Digestive, City of Salisbury, Self-Help Credit Union, and Stowe Law Firm, PLLC.Event Schedule:Noon – Sponsor/Exhibitor Set Up4 p.
m. – Exhibit Hall Doors OpenChamber ribbon cuttingCity of Salisbury Small Business Assistance Grant Presentations5 p.m.
– Mix & Mingle with appetizers, drinks, music, and door prizes7 p.m. – Event CloseThe Minority Business Trade Show is the chamber’s largest networking event, offering valuable business-to-business connections.
Several booths will feature exciting door prizes, including a grand prize at the end of the evening. Food and refreshments will also be available.The city of Salisbury and the Rowan Chamber will also announce the recipients of the Small Business Assistance Grants during the event.
Admission is free to attend. Don’t miss this chance to make powerful business connections that can transform your future.Be an exhibitorExhibitor booth fees are $175 for chamber members and $300 for non-members, with a registration deadline of Friday, April 11.
You can download the exhibitor form online at rowanchamber.com/tradeshow.All small businesses, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses are encouraged to be an exhibitor.
For more information, please contact the Rowan Chamber at 704-633-4221 or [email protected] post Minority Business Trade Show returns April 24 appeared first on Salisbury Post.
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