REACH OUT TO MORE CUSTOMERS…. EXHIBIT AT THE HOMEXPO
STRONGLAND HOMEXPO ANTICIPATES LARGER THAN USUAL CROWDS
The 2009 StrongLand HomExpo, held last February at The Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, proved itself as a tremendous success. According to mall officials, nearly 50,000 people came to view the largest “free to the public” home show in the Pittsburgh Region. Evaluations from exhibitors, spectators and volunteers were glowing and demonstrated the huge impact that the show presented for sales in the Alle-Kiski Region.
This is your opportunity to become an exhibitor and find new customers for your businesses. Whether you provide a direct home and garden improvement item or you are in a business that presents a product or service related to consumer lifestyles such as clothing, party supplies, automobiles, insurance, etc., you may find the 2010 StrongLand HomExpo just right for making contact with your current or future customers.
Those who were involved in last years show were given the courtesy of signing up first and the response was good, indicating that the show is a worthwhile investment in the growth of their businesses. Right now the sign-up is open to all StrongLand Members before we make it available to those in neighboring Chambers and then to the public. Please take this opportunity to invest in a booth in the most respected and profitable business event in the entire region.
Take a good look at the floor plan, the reservation form, and don't forget that you need the vendor guidelines and your certificate of insurance sent in at the time that you reserve your booth. This type of Pro-Active Marketing is recommended by marketing experts during times like these as the best way to build your customer base. Don’t hesitate, everyone can benefit from this type of economic stimulus!!! Call the Chamber today. “Don’t be left out in the cold,” consider signing up early before all of the booths are gone.
HELP OUR REGIONAL FOOD BANKS!!! “THE BIG FOOD DRIVE”
To help those friends and neighbors who are suffering from the economic hard times, the 2010 StrongLand HomExpo will conduct the region's largest food drive. This will be the 2nd year for our food drive and we are asking everyone coming to the show, in lieu of an entrance fee, to bring a non-perishable item (paper product or food) that we can donate to our county food banks. People in our region need your help to get through the tough times. Please tell everyone to support this worthwihile effort!!! Thank you for all your help.
ARTS AND CRAFT AREA IS BEING ADDED TO STRONGLAND HOMEXPO…
Please, pass this information along to friends, relatives and neighbors who augment their livings by producing and selling homemade arts and crafts by clicking here arts and crafts application, craft vendor guidelines, and your certificate of insurance sent in to us if you would like to be in the show. Valentine’s Day is Sunday, the 14th, so you may want to check out this addition to the show if you enjoy giving creative gifts to loved ones or if your loved one enjoys craft shows. Check out the flier in the coming months and see if you or someone you know may want to participate in the craft section of the StrongLand 2010 HomExpo. Our goal is to make this show as diversified and dynamic as possible, in order to attract a wide range of potential customers for home show exhibitors.
Where: Pittsburgh Mills Mall on February 12-14, 2010
Time: Friday, February 12th, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 13th, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 14th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
