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The 2014 Business Expo— Increase Your PresenceHundreds of businesses and thousands of attendees will come together for the Greater Raleigh Chamber’s Business Expo on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Year in and year out, Expo continues to be an outstanding venue to promote your products and services, network with fellow professionals, and support our local business community.

Last year was exciting and momentum-building for Business Expo. Given the success that everyone experienced, we fully expect our upcoming event to be even better.

Increase your presence at Expo and beyond with:

~ Face-to-face conversations with potential customers. Engage members of your local target market in a casual, advantageous environment. Exchange contact information with booth visitors and pass along memorable giveaway items.

~ Prime networking opportunities. Organizations that attend the Business Expo are there to do business. Connect with them. Talk directly with company owners, executives, and their staff, and leave with a pocket full of leads.

~ A successful booth display experience. Whether you’re a fi rst-time exhibitor or an old pro, the Chamber will be at your side from planning through show execution. We’ll offer up creative marketing ideas to help you capitalize on your investment. Please make a point of checking out all of our pre-Expo workshops.

This year’s show will return to the NC State Fairgrounds. Sign up today, claim the best booth location possible, and meet us at the Jim Graham Building on May 1, 2014. We’re going to have another fantastic Business Expo, and I can’t wait to see you there.

Will Barfi eldFrankel Staffi ng Partners2014 Business Expo Chair

~ Market your products and services directly to consumers

~ Get concentrated exposure in front of a captive audience

~ Impress both existing and prospective customers

~ Enhance your image and visibility

~ Demonstrate your product or service face-to-face

~ Interact with other businesses in your market to build benefi cial relationships

Qualified Leads, Quality ConnectionsBrought to you by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Business Expo is an easy, affordable way to give your company maximum exposure.

See and Be SeenExpo AppWe’ve got a brand new way to extend the life and reach of your Expo booth—an app available on Apple and Android devices. Free for both exhibitors and attendees, the app gives your booth even more exposure. Features include:

~ Lead generation for exhibitors

~ A virtual booth where you can upload your company’s information

~ A list of exhibitors, searchable by booth number, alphabetical order, and category

~ Ability to host a virtual raffl e or upload coupons

~ And more

Just search for Greater Raleigh Chamber Business Expo in the App Store or Google Play.

Free, Ample Parking Expo is back at the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds! That means free, convenient parking with easy access to downtown Raleigh, Interstate-40, and Interstate-440. It’s a short, easy drive no matter which part of town you’re in.

Why Exhibit?

2014 Business Expo Show LayoutTo verify availability, call 919.664.7036

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Exhibitor LoungeRestaurant Restrooms Restrooms

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Registration

Seminar SpaceCharging Stations

and Networking Area

Type of Booth/Size until 12/31/13 1/1/14 – 2/14/14 after 2/14/14

* Standard Booth / 10' x 10' $540 $570 $600

Bronze Sponsorship / 10' x 10' $1,035 $1,090 $1,150

Silver Sponsorship / 10' x 10' $1,530 $1,615 $1,700

Premium Sponsorship / 10' x 20' $2,000 $2,200 $2,400

Gold Sponsorship / 20' x 20' $2,880 $3,040 $3,200

Discounted Rates

* Standard Booth cost does not include additional services such as electricity. Wi-Fi access and parking are free.

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Tweeting Worth RepeatingThe sold-out Business Expo received a lot of buzz in 2013 thanks to the many exhibitors and attendees who took to social media to share their thoughts. Check out some of our favorite tweets from the day! And be sure to let everyone know you’re exhibiting in 2014 by using the hashtag #BizExpo14.

@rubyhenderson .............. A big thank you to @raleighchamber for the #BizExpo13! Great meeting other local companies and forging future relationships! #lovenewfriends

@BPStudiosInc................. @raleighchamber Business Expo is hopping! It’s a full house this year so come check it out! #bizexpo13

@MccullochTamara ......... Great representation of businesses in the area. So happy I attended the Raleigh Business Expo! #bizexpo13

@accav ........................... @raleighchamber we enjoyed the event! The energy was high and we met many prospects whom we look forward to working with soon. #BizExpo13

@X4higher ...................... @X4higher having a blast @ the #Raleigh #BizExpo13! Already a successful day! Come see us, booth 1018.

Call 919.664.7036 or register at www.raleighchamber.org at least one week prior to the workshop. Can’t make it? We’ve got you covered. Find a wide range of resources at www.raleighchamber.org/bizexpo.

Sponsorship Info

Why Should I Exhibit?Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m.Greater Raleigh Chamber800 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh

Expo Booth MarketingFeb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. Greater Raleigh Chamber800 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh

Expo AppMarch 18 at 8:30 a.m. Greater Raleigh Chamber800 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh

@raleighchamber#BizExpo14

Gold Sponsor ~ $3,200~ One (1) 20' x 20' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in Event Guide~ Logo recognition on Expo website, Chamber

website calendar of events, and emails with link to company website

~ Logo recognition in show program~ Company banner displayed at event~ Banner promotion on Business Expo App~ Ability to upload logo onto “virtual booth”

on Business Expo App~ Signage recognition in registration area

App Sponsorship ~ $2,500 ~ One (1) 10' x 10' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event,~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in show program~ Banner on Business Expo App~ Ability to upload logo onto “virtual booth”

on Business Expo App~ Logo recognition on Expo website, Chamber

website calendar of events, and emails with link to company website

~ Company recognition displayed on charging stations through the event

Premium Sponsor ~ $2,400~ One (1) 10' x 20' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in Event Guide~ Logo recognition on Expo website, Chamber

website calendar of events, and emails with link to company website

~ Logo recognition in show program~ Company banner displayed at event~ Banner promotion on Business Expo App~ Ability to upload logo onto “virtual booth”

on Business Expo App~ Signage recognition in registration area

Show Day Seminar Sponsor ~ $2,000 (includes workshops)~ One (1) 10' x 10' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in show program~ Name recognition on Expo website and

emails with link to company website~ Company banner displayed in workshop

area throughout the event day~ Two-minute presentation opportunity prior

to start of each workshop

Exhibitors’ Lounge Area ~ $2,000~ One (1) 10' x 10' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in show program~ Name recognition on Expo website and

emails with link to company website~ Company banner and brochures displayed in

exhibitors’ lounge area

Silver Sponsor ~ $1,700~ One (1) 10' x 10' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in show program~ Name recognition on Expo website and

emails with link to company website~ Company banner displayed at event

Bronze Sponsor ~ $1,150~ One (1) 10' x 10' booth in designated high-

traffi c sponsorship area at event~ One (1) pre-paid electrical booth hook-up~ Name recognition in attendee postcard~ Name recognition in show program

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