More than 35 business exhibitors will be at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre on Nov.14 for the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the public is invited to come meet business people, explore business opportunities and make connections in the community.
There are two break out sessions planned with guest speakers.
The first session is at 11 a.m. presented by Darrell Goertzen, export navigator and advisor with Community Futures. Goertzen will talk about pursuing outside markets to strengthen your business.
At 1 p.m., Denise LeGal, consumer marketing specialist with Tourism Vancouver Island will present on doing business in an online world. Anyone can attend these free business sessions.
“The 2018 Business Expo is a new event for us and is a great opportunity to build an important business networking event in the community,” said Kim Burden, executive director of the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. “We want to deliver an exceptional event and create the environment to highlight business in Parksville and district.”
Cha Cha Javas will be onsite all day with a small ‘café’ offering a light lunch and coffee/tea service. Island Radio will be onsite broadcasting live with host Dave Graham.
