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1 #BizExpo14

2 The 2014 Business Expo Increase Your Presence Hundreds of businesses and thousands of attendees will come together for the Greater Raleigh Chamber s Business Expo on Thursday, May 1, 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 first-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, We re going to have another fantastic Business Expo, and I can t wait to see you there. Will Barfield Frankel Staffing Partners 2014 Business Expo Chair Download a free QR reader on your smartphone, and scan this code to learn more. Qualified Leads, Quality Connections Brought to you by the of Commerce, Business Expo is an easy, affordable way to give your company maximum exposure. See and Be Seen Expo App We 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 raffle or upload coupons ~ And more Just search for 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? ~ 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 beneficial relationships

3 2014 Business Expo Show Layout To verify availability, call Gold Premium Silver Bronze Food Sponsor G H I Charging Stations and Networking Area F E D Seminar Space A B C Registration Restaurant Restrooms Restrooms Exhibitor Lounge ENTRANCE Type of Booth/Size Discounted Rates 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 * Standard Booth cost does not include additional services such as electricity. Wi-Fi access and parking are free.

4 Sponsorship Info Gold Sponsor ~ $3,200 ~ One (1) 20' x 20' booth in designated hightraffic ~ Name recognition in Event Guide ~ Logo recognition in show program ~ Banner promotion ~ Signage recognition in registration area App Sponsorship ~ $2,500, ~ Banner ~ Company recognition displayed on charging stations through the event Premium Sponsor ~ $2,400 ~ One (1) 10' x 20' booth in designated hightraffic ~ Name recognition in Event Guide ~ Logo recognition in show program ~ Banner promotion ~ Signage recognition in registration area Show Day Seminar Sponsor ~ $2,000 (includes workshops) ~ 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 ~ Company banner and brochures displayed in exhibitors lounge area Silver Sponsor ~ $1,700 Bronze Sponsor ~ $1,150 Tweeting Worth Repeating The 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 A big thank you for the #BizExpo13! Great meeting other local companies and forging future Business Expo is hopping! It s a full house this year so come check it out! Great representation of businesses in the area. So happy I attended the Raleigh Business we enjoyed the event! The energy was high and we met many prospects whom we look forward to working with having a the #Raleigh #BizExpo13! Already a successful day! Come see us, booth Get Ready Free Pre-Show Workshops Why Should I Exhibit? Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Expo Booth Marketing Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. Call or register at at least one week prior to the workshop. Can t make it? We ve got you covered. Find a wide range of resources at #BizExpo14 Expo App March 18 at 8:30 a.m.

5 Expo is Going Mobile Download the new Business Expo App on your smartphone and access all the resources you need for a successful day. Update your virtual booth, check out other exhibitors, and more. Free for both exhibitors and attendees, the app makes it easier than ever for potential customers to find your business at the show. Photos by IWP Photography PRINTING SPONSORED BY: Joseph C. Woodard Printing Co. ~ PO Box 2978 Raleigh, NC PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Raleigh, NC Permit #216