Spring into Business at annual expo

Spring into Business at annual expo

Marin business leaders and the public are invited to Spring Into Business at the Novato Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Job Fair on Thursday, April 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hill Gym and Margaret Todd Senior Center Annex at 1560 Hill Road in Novato.

The annual free event offers a chance to browse a variety of business booths where there will be giveaways and free samples. Learn about local companies and non-profit agencies. Network with a variety of business owners. Sample a variety of foods from Forks ‘n’ Fingers, Hilltop 1892, HopMonk Tavern, Toast, Red Boy Pizza, and Wild Fox restaurant. A no-host bar is also available.

Express Employment Professionals and Marin Employment Connection will assist those looking for work and their search for professional success at the job fair.

Pianist and international touring star Gentry Bronson will perform at the Expo, sharing many of his original songs such as Wild Women and Beautiful Ghost in the style of Tom Waits and John Mellencamp. Bronson has performed shows all over the Bay Area, sharing the bill with Big Brother & The Holding Company, Commander Cody, and many other acts including the Manzarek Rogers Band (featuring Ray Manzarek of The Doors). He also has a huge following in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.  He has adapted many original Dutch songs into English versions. Portable Party Crew West will also spin some DJ tunes.

Sponsors include Bradley Real Estate, the Marin Independent Journal, Roto Rooter. Best Collateral, Wilson Investment Management Services, Big 4 Party Rentals, Novato Disposal, Publicity by Shelley and Valley Yellow Pages.

For more information, call the Novato chamber at 415-897-1164 or go to www.novatochamber.com.