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Main Street Expo, presented by Sam's Club

Main Street Expo, presented by Sam's Club gives business professionals and their respective organizations the opportunity to present their products and/or services to over 750 attendees.  Whether exhibiting at the event or participating in the educational seminars, this unique networking opportunity will increase a company’s visibility in the greater Indianapolis community. 

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

> 2008 Exhibitor Floor Plan


WHEN
Monday, May 5, 2008
2-7 p.m.

AGENDA:
2-7 p.m. exhibits open

2-4:30 p.m. educational seminars

5-7 p.m. Welcome to Indy - a new networking event designed to welcome new businesses and employees to the greater Indianapolis region.

WHERE
Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome
Sagamore Ballroom
100 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis

EXHIBITORS
One-hundred twelve booth spaces are available, but fill quickly.  Exhibitor registration is open to all Chamber member companies.  The majority of our membership is small businesses with less than 50 employees and, therefore, the majority of exhibitors at the event will be small businesses.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
In addition, Main Street Expo will feature four dynamic Indy business leaders presenting and leading discussions to educate our members on best business practices, as part of our Main Street Institute, presented by UPS.  The covered topics will include: public relations, sales, customer relations and minority owned businesses.  Seminars will begin at the following times: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Each seminar will last one hour in length, allowing you to attend two seminars (either 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. or 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.).

SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
2-3 p.m.
Breaking Through: Tips for Success in Minority and Women Owned BusinessesCathy Langham, President & CEO, Langham Logistics

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Customer Service in the 21st Century
Carey Lykins, President & CEO, Citizens Gas

3-4 p.m.
“You Gotta Know When to Fold-Em” & Other Tips for Entrepreneurs
Mickey Maurer, Chairman of the Board, IBJ Corporation

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Top 10 Public Relations and Marketing Tips for Your Business
Jennifer Dzwonar, APR, Partner, Borshoff

Don't miss our regularly scheduled Main Street Institute series
Friday, May 16: Simply the Best: How to Lead, Hire and Retain Top Talent.
Click here for details.

ATTENDEES
Attendees will be business professionals who wish to further their education and build important business relationships with existing and prospective clients.

COST TO ATTEND
Educational Seminar Attendee:  $40 members; $50 non-members; $30 group discount/ exhibitor discount (includes free admission into the Expo)

Expo Attendee only: $15 Indianapolis Chamber members; $20 non-members
                                   
Exhibitor: $250 non-profit organization; $350 general; $500 main aisle

For registration assistance, please call our Member Services Center at 317.464.2200 or email memberservices@indylink.com.

For additional exhibitor information, please contact Bradi Ballard at 317.464.2232 or bballard@indylink.com.

For seminar information, please contact Alane Summers at 317.464.2213 or asummers@indylink.com.

MAIN STREET EXPO SPONSORS

  • Presenting sponsor: Sam’s Club
  • Presenting sponsor (Main Street Institute educational seminars): UPS
  • Printing partner: Harding Poorman
  • Event partners: Markeys, Radio Latina, Party Time Rental
  • Silver sponsors: FORUM Credit Union, DeVry University

To market your organization through sponsorship of this event or other events, please contact Jillian McHenry at 317.464.2247 or jmchenry@indylink.com.