ELMHURST, Ill., October 7, 2009 – Some 70 area local businesses will showcase their products and services at “A Passport To Success” Business-to-Business Expo at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls, 681 West North Avenue, Elmhurst, on Wednesday, October 21, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Expo is sponsored jointly by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Villa Park Chamber of Commerce, Addison Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Bensenville Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Admission to the 2009 Business-To-Business Expo is free to members of the Elmhurst, Villa Park, Addison and Bensenville Chambers, their guests and other businesspeople only upon presentation of the complimentary ticket or a business card.
“Our expo is designed to provide a fun and professional environment for Chamber members in four bordering communities to network to potential clients,” said John R. Quigley, President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber, “while providing a top-flight business education component for both exhibitors and attendees.”
For the second year in a row, Event Sponsors included Harris Bank (1121 South York Street), AT&T (225 West Wesley Street, Wheaton), Suburban Bank & Trust (150 Butterfield Road) and York Theatre/ Classic Cinemas (150 North York Street).
In addition, The Business Ledger (1260, Iroquois Avenue, Suite 200, Naperville) returns as a Media Sponsor and Sign-A-Rama (17W623 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace) joins as a Signage Sponsor.
Rather than presenting a single Keynote Speaker as in past years, the Expo will feature 45-minute business education seminars dealing with three aspects of marketing—social media, networking and green initiatives—each presented by Elmhurst Chamber members with expertise in their given field.
“These seminars are an extension of our Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs, where our members share their expertise with fellow members,” said Quigley.
Jennifer Speaker, Owner of CompUcoach (188 Industrial Drive, Suite 214), Representative for Chicago Avon Lady and a member of the Elmhurst Chamber’s Board of Directors, will present “Secrets to Social Marketing” at 3 p.m.
Penny Vickas, Owner of AnyTime Baskets (350 Essex Court, Wood Dale), and Luisa Buehler, President and Owner of The Hire Solution Employment Corporation (17W662 Butterfield Road, Suite 301B, Oakbrook Terrace) and former Elmhurst Chamber Director, will team up to present “Tips for Effective Networking” at 4 p.m.
Helen Levinson, President, Technical Director and Co-Owner of Desert Rose Design (257 North West Avenue, Suite 206) and Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce’s Person of the Year in 2007, will present “Seeing Green from Green Marketing” at 5 p.m.
Exhibitors represent a wide variety of business services including banking, finance, investment, insurance, marketing, public relations, internet and computer, health care, nursing and rehabilitation, publications, education, entertainment, recreation and more—from Elmhurst, Villa Park, Addison, Bensenville and neighboring communities.
Established in 1918, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together to promote the civic and commercial progress of the community.
The Elmhurst Chamber also serves the needs of it members through services, programs and events that provide opportunities for networking and referral, business education, development and promotion, governmental representation and community involvement.
The Villa Park Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial and civic interest of the Village of Villa Park and vicinity.
The Addison Chamber of Commerce & Industry works in cooperation with its members from the commercial and industrial business community, to retain and develop business in Addison, and to represent business to local, county, state and national governmental agencies.
The Bensenville Chamber of Commerce & Industry works to improve the business climate for members through sponsorship of programs which help stimulate economic growth, resolve mutual problems, promote local businesses and support community activities and events.