The small business marketplace is anything but small.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, there are an estimated 29.6 million small businesses in the United States employing more than half of the country’s private sector workforce, hiring 40 percent of high tech workers and include 52 percent home-based businesses.
Locally, a multitude of diverse businesses that drive the area economy will gather from 5 to 8 p.m., May 6 for the 9th Annual Ortonville Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at Brandon High School Cafeteria, 1025 S. Ortonville Road.
Led by Chamber Vice-President Lisa Dwyer, the expo planning team anticipates the event will spark business connections, help promote the growth of area companies and enhance the economic climate of the Ortonville community.
‘The public is welcome to stop by and check out the variety of outstanding businesses right here in the area,? said Dwyer.
‘This year’s Expo is bigger and better than ever’from free food to $25 per booth giveaway prizes to entertainment, the Business Expo 2010 provides plenty to do for the whole family.?
Check out The Citizen newspaper booth, one of two Gold Sponsors at Expo 2010, and learn the details of ortonville411.com which combines the area’s leading print newspaper with daily on-screen programming, local weather, national and international news, along with a comprehensive business directory right to your computer.
‘The response to ortonville411 by area businesses has been outstanding,? said Jackie Nowicki, The Citizen advertising manager. ‘For the past 15 years the community as turned to The Citizen for comprehensive news, features and stories. Our advertisers have utilized the home delivery of the The Citizen to reach more than 11,000 readers each week’now with ortonville411.com we’ve gone one step further, providing a new tool to reach new customers and grow their business.?
Also check out Expo Gold Sponsor Genisys Credit Union, the fourth largest credit union in Michigan and among the top 100 in the country. Located at 250 North Ortonville Road, in the Bueche’s Food World Plaza, Genisys consistently receives the highest ratings for safety and soundness and provides products and services to more than 27,000 members nationwide.
In addition, visit the booths of several corporate sponsors including Key Financial, Cutting Edge Salon, Coats Village Funeral Home, David Regiani, DDS,PC and Wireless Zone of Ortonville.
Booth registration remains open and the deadline to reserve a space is rapidly approaching. For more details and prices for tables, contact Jennifer at 248-627-8079 or ortonvillechamber.com.