Visit Patch at Friday's Business Expo

The West County Business Expo on Friday is an opportunity to get acquainted with the people who operate local business. It's also a chance to hear live music and sample food from local restaurants. There is no admission charge and parking is free.

It also will be a good time to meet Pinole Patch in person. Among the dozens of booths at the Expo will be one for Pinole Patch. We'll be ready to answer questions, concerns and comments about anything that's on the mind of booth visitors. From blogging opportunities to questions about advertising, we'll be there for you. We'll also have a game with prizes.

Participating restaurants at the Expo include The New Deli, The Powder Keg, the Pear Street Bistro, La Strada, Cafe Soleil, The Bear Claw Bakery, El Sol and Neto's Pizza. The will be a classic car display by the Northern California Cruisers.

Part greet-and-meet, part business-to-business connections and part festival, the Expo will be held 4 p.m.-7 p.m. on the streets around Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear St.