Community Business Expo

Sponsored by Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce


Event Date:  Thursday, June 5, 2008, 3:00 to 7:30 PM
                     Along Adrian Street, adjacent to and concurrent with Farmers Market, and        
                     along Ockrow Street as needed.

Theme:  “Play, Live and Grow Together”

The focus of this Business Expo is to showcase to the general Manchester Community both our village and home-based businesses and service organizations. Each business and service organization is asked to demonstrate what they offer to the community. Individual 10’ by 10’ spaces will be made available – exhibitors set up their own table, canopy or tent, chairs as they desire. We are contemplating renting a large tent where exhibitors may set up for an additional charge.

This is an excellent opportunity for our home-based businesses to promote their products or services in a central location. Our village businesses will also benefit from the traffic, and by keeping the Expo outdoors in the central downtown area. We will provide a flyer-style directory of participating businesses to attendees.

We have formed four committees: Advertising and Publicity, Vendor Recruitment, Site Logistics and Planning, and Entertainment and Activities. Additional volunteers are sought – contact the Chamber for details.

A variety of entertainment and other activities for both adults and kids is planned. We have obtained some commitments already, and a full schedule will be published.


The exhibitor fees will be used for extensive promotion and advertising of the event. We will have several points of contact for vendors to register, and for the public to ask questions, including the Chamber phone number (476-4565) and web site www.48158.com. A registration flyer is available on our web site. We will be soliciting all businesses by e-mail, direct mailings, and direct contact. Publicity will also include advertising in Manchester Enterprise and “M” Magazine, and cards placed in local businesses.

We encourage all residents to come out and see in one place what your town has to offer! And enjoy the return of warm weather!

Link to Sign-Up Form.