Expo to Create Business Connections to be Held June 8

More than 3,500 business owners and decision makers are expected to come together at the Columbus Chamber’s 2011 Business2Business Network Expo. The Expo will be held Wednesday, June 8 from 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Battelle Grand.

A collaborative community effort of the Columbus Chamber, the Columbus Dispatch, Experience Columbus, SWACO and TechColumbus, the Expo is one of the largest business tradeshow and networking events in the Columbus Region.

“The Columbus Chamber’s purpose is to help businesses thrive,” said Michael Dalby, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber. “The Business2Business Network Expo provides a powerful and cost-effective way to showcase your business. It’s all about interaction—sharing ideas, expanding relationships, creating visibility and establishing new customers.”

The 2011 show builds upon the success of last year's event, which received high marks from exhibitors.

We definitely got a return on our investment, and more,” said Catherine Lang-Cline, owner and president, Portfolio Creative. “Overall it is a great networking event. Not only do you get to network with other businesses, you get the opportunity to meet with potential clients. “We made enough connections to see a real return on our investment.”

Exhibit space starts at $300, with a maximum of three tables per organization. Internet and electric access are available. Admission at the Business2Business Network Expo is free. Exhibit opportunities at this event are open to all businesses, associations and non-profit organizations.

For more information and to register for the Business2Business Network Expo, visit columbus.org/b2b11.

The Business2Business Network Expo is produced by the Columbus Chamber. Presenting Partners: CareWorks, CareWorks Consultants Inc., The Columbus Dispatch and Dispatch Digital. Leaders: Columbus C.E.O Magazine, Integrys and Xerox. Patrons: Nemacolin and Ultra Kleen. Promotional Partners: Bartha, FASTSIGNS Columbus, FASTSIGNS Westerville, Gahanna Area Chamber, Ohio Environmental Council, WMNI-AM, WRKZ-FM 99.7 the Blitz and WTDA-FM 103.9 Classic Hits. Columbus Chamber Partners: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Columbus Crew.