We have once again rebuilt our program for the largest single networking event of the year!  This year the Ventura Business Expo & Conference has been named the Ventura Business Showcase.  This makes sense because our job is to showcase your businesses!

We are moving back to the fairgrounds this year to offer a more robust opportunity.  We have sold out our exhibit booths in the two years we were at the Marriott Ventura Beach and simply need more space.

There will not be any breakout sessions this year to detract anyone from learning about your business.  Our luncheon will be from 11:30 to 1:00 and lunchgoers will walk through the exhibit hall to the lunch tent and back through the hall after the luncheon is over.  Hopefully this will encourage them to visit our exhibitors.

Our theme, "75 Years, Then & Now" offers a unique chance to display the difference in the way your industry operated 75 years ago compared to modern day techniques.  All exhibitors are encouraged to plan, decorate and market with the theme in mind.  There will be prizes awarded based on the theme.  One lucky winner will receive a free exhibit for the 2010 show.

Download the full brochure and registration form HERE.  For more info please contact Serena Martinez at serena@ventura-chamber.org or call 805-676-7500.

TRADE SHOW EXPOS AND EVENTS - YOUR STRATEGIC CHOICE

77% of visitors have some kind of buying power
79% of visitors will be new contacts
Visitors will tell 6+ other people about their experience

“In 2007 the Ventura Business Expo was by far the place to be! We made at least twice the amount of good contacts from the previous year. We had time to spend talking to prospective clients and felt that we had a very productive show in contrast to previous years. We look forward to continued improvements and many more great contacts and increased business.”
- Jeff Hata, Anchor Printing and Graphics

TRADE SHOWS:

• Help attendees become aware of new products and services 81%
• Allow attendees to interact with sales representatives 88%
• Enable attendees to interact with peers 86%
• Provide information attendees can trust 67%
• Incents attendees to seek more information on the web 77%
  * Source: American Business Media 2006

The #1 business to business marketing spend to support sales
* Source: Market Reality eSurvey

WE WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED:

• Pre-event training to help prepare your booth, establish objectives and plan for networking
• Pre-event advertising from the chamber with promotions to share with clients and prospects
• Networking areas throughout the venue for more in depth connections

Sponsorships are available which give primary placement on the mezzanine and have additional tremendous benefits. Contact the Chamber at 805-676-7500.