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Palatine Chamber Expo Early Bird Savings Extended to August 6

The Business Expo/Community Showcase is free and will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Falcon Park Recreation Center

More than 500 people attended the 2017 Business Expo and Community Showcase, which featured vendors and sponsors from various organizations and businesses.

The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is now accepting vendors and sponsors for the third annual Business Expo and Community Showcase to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road in Palatine.

Businesses and organizations that would like to connect with local community members are encouraged to take advantage of early bird savings of 30-percent through the extended early bird deadline of Monday, August 6, 2018. All businesses and organizations located in the northwest suburbs are invited to participate.

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“We are excited to build upon our annual expo that showcases local organizations and businesses and includes something for everyone,” said Steven Gaus, director of Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. “We want to reach as many northwest suburban businesses as possible to help them get in front of hundreds of potential clients and customers.”

This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will include a large vendor area in the gymnasium and entertainment throughout the day along with activities, concessions, a 50/50 raffle and giveaways. In 2017, more than 500 area residents attended the event.

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All vendors receive a 6-foot table at the event (optional electric and WIFI available), a listing in the program guide and can sell merchandise, pending PACC approval. A variety of sponsorships are available, with multiple marketing opportunities, both prior to the event and through direct advertising at the Expo.

The PACC would like to thank the Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 PACC Business Expo and Community Showcase, the Palatine Park District.

For more information on vendor tables and sponsorships, visit palatinechamber.com or call 847-359-7200.

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