BUSINESS EXPO - 2009

 

The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce joins Presenting Sponsor M&T Bank in presenting the Annual Business Expo at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda on March 13, 2009. 

On March 13th, 2009, The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce will present FACE2FACE, The Business Opportunity Expo 2009, the place to plan how to get back to business basics and retool /regenerate / revamp your business to guarantee economic growth in 2009.

• 75+ Exhibiting Businesses, representing over 50 industries, showcasing their products, services and expertise that provides knowledge and benefits for businesses as well as for individual consumers.  Attendees average up to 800 per year.  10:00am - 4:00pm

• The Kick-off Networking Breakfast highlights the art of networking and this year’s event will be just that; total networking, with over 130 of the area’s top business representatives. 8:15am – 9:45am

• Signature Executive Luncheon features a keynote address directly relating to interests of CEO’s and leading decision makers. Past speakers have included a prominent panel of CEOs sharing business stories and strategies, Art Monk and Charles Mann, former Redskins and successful businessmen, Susan O’Malley, President of Washington Sports Association and the Wizards, and Patrick Byrne, Founder and President of Overstock.com. Seats at the luncheon sell out every year with an average of 150 attendees. 11:30am – 1:30pm

• New this year **** After-hours in the Exhibit Hall ***  Join exhibitors and attendees for a networking after-hours during which the top door prizes and exhibitor awards will be given.  3:00 pm - 4:00pm

 Date & Location: FACE2FACE, The Business Opportunity Expo 2009
   Friday, March 13th, 2009
   10:00am – 4:00pm
   Hyatt Regency Bethesda - One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD

Sponsor Benefits:  Includes premier booth placement, company name and /or logo in all pre and post event publicity including website, media, press releases and ChamberWatch emails, plus signage at event. Sponsorship levels also include tickets to Signature Executive Luncheon, Networking Breakfast plus a full list of all attendees and contact information.

Exhibitor Benefits:  The Expo provides a cost-effective marketing opportunity to promote your business to both individual consumers and other businesses. Free and open to the public, this event attracts up to 800 attendees and prospective customers while providing premier visibility.  By joining our showcase of sponsors and exhibitors, you will capture the attention of decision-makers in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Community and beyond.

Attendee Benefits:  The Expo offers the rare opportunity to receive the information and tools you need, on one day, in one location, to start, grow or retool your business to ensure success in 2009.  There will be a wide variety of resources, including seminars on procurement and networking to exhibits on procurement opportunities, government programs (local, state and federal), business resources and a variety of exhibitors.  Plan on attending to take advantage of these valuable offerings from the varied businesses in our community, learn about local resources available and to network with decision-makers of the B-CC community at the networking breakfast and luncheon. Admission to the exhibit hall is FREE.

To Participate:  If you have not yet reserved your space at the Expo or would like information on participating as an exhibitor or sponsor, contact Mark Woods, Events Manager, at (301) 652-4900 or [email protected].
 

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 Presenting Sponsor

 

See what last year's exhibitors have to say: 

 

Mark, I would like you to know that I have someone in my office right now that was a lead from the Expo and I am signing them on as a virtual client!!  We received about 6-7 solid leads and are very happy with the response – thank you!

Amber
 
Amber Goodwin
Director of Sales & Marketing
Preferred Offices
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date & Location:       FACE2FACE, The Business Opportunity Expo 2009
Friday, March 13th, 2009
10:00am – 4:00pm
Hyatt Regency Bethesda - One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD

Sponsor Benefits:  Includes premier booth placement, company name and /or logo in all pre and post event publicity including website, media, press releases and ChamberWatch emails, plus signage at event. Sponsorship levels also include tickets to Signature Executive Luncheon, Networking Breakfast plus a full list of all attendees and contact information.

Exhibitor Benefits:  The Expo provides a cost-effective marketing opportunity to promote your business to both individual consumers and other businesses. Free and open to the public, this event attracts up to 800 attendees and prospective customers while providing premier visibility.  By joining our showcase of sponsors and exhibitors, you will capture the attention of decision-makers in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Community and beyond.

Attendee Benefits:  The Expo offers the rare opportunity to receive the information and tools you need, on one day, in one location, to start, grow or retool your business to ensure success in 2009.  There will be a wide variety of resources, including seminars on procurement and networking to exhibits on procurement opportunities, government programs (local, state and federal), business resources and a variety of exhibitors.  Plan on attending to take advantage of these valuable offerings from the varied businesses in our community, learn about local resources available and to network with decision-makers of the B-CC community at the networking breakfast and luncheon. Admission to the exhibit hall is FREE.

To Participate:  If you have not yet reserved your space at the Expo or would like information on participating as an exhibitor or sponsor, contact Mark Woods, Events Manager, at (301) 652-4900 or [email protected].

The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1204  œ  Bethesda, MD 20814
T: 301-652-4900  œ  F: 301-652-6487  œ   bccchamber.org  œ  [email protected]
 

 

2009 BUSINESS EXPO SPONSORS

 

 

 

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR    Media Sponsor The Gazette of Politics and Business