It is time once again for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Expo.
This is the 17th annual expo which showcases businesses and community organizations in the Clarkston area. The event is set for Nov. 6.
‘The Clarkston Chamber is unique in that it has mostly small businesses who are active in the chamber,? Chamber executive director Penny Shanks said. ‘This is a great one stop shop to get to know the businesses in the community and learn more about them.?
As of Monday afternoon, the Chamber already had 90 exhibitors signed up for the events and they expect to fill up to 100 by midweek. Last year saw approximately 2,400 visitors to the expo and Shanks said she expects the same this year.
The expo is open to the public and admission is free. There will be door prizes, a d.j., raffles and exhibits. In addition, the Oakland Technical Culinary Program will provide food.
‘The expo is an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their businesses and make those very important business-to-business contacts. Also, the public gets a chance to visit the exhibits and gain valuable information about the businesses that service our wonderful community and the surrounding areas,? event enthusiast/planner Terri Bendes said.
The expo is open to the public from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a business social hour taking place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are required for the social hour.
‘The expo has a reputation as a fun experience. It is a great opportunity to get to know the community,? Shanks said. ‘Once again the exhibits are going to be very exciting this year.?
The event will again be at Clarkston High School.