Chamber

Business Expo - May 10, 2012

Registration for the 2012 Business Expo is now available!

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Highlights from the 2011 Business Expo:
2011 Co-Chairpersons: Jim Gerlt, Bacon Heights Baptist Church and Kathy Timms, Bates-Wells Promotional Products 

Approximately 7,000 attendees and nearly 200 companies came to the 18th consecutive crown jewel event for business-to-business and business-to-general public networking. Year after year exhibitors and attendees alike enjoy the enthusiastic, business-friendly atmosphere of the Expo where weeks and months worth of business is done in a single day.

The day began with a celebratory Ribbon Cutting and a few timely words from the 2011 Business Expo Committee Chair Jim Gerlt, Executive Pastor of Bacon Heights Baptist Church.

Nikki-Dee Ray and Evan Onstot from KLBK kept the Business Expo energized with their lively interviews of major Business Expo sponsors and Fox Talk 950 broadcasted live from the event.

Post event exhibitor surveys expressed appreciation for the innovative theme and event logo which was created by RD Thomas. Participants and exhibitors were also very enthusiastic about the return of "Restaurant Row", which debuted in 2010.

Awards: (See photos of our winners on Facebook.)

• Global Health Chiropractic was awarded "Best of Show" with their spa inspired booth that included healthful smoothies, relaxing chair messages and engaging staff.

• Bodyworks Family Sports Center was awarded "Most Fun" with live Zumba demonstrations, guest super heroes, and workout equipment.

• Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing was awarded "Best Staff" for their friendly staff and stellar customer service.

• Signs on the Go was awarded "Most Innovative" for their live demonstrations of vehicle wrapping.

• Bates-Wells was awarded "Best Giveaway". Enhancing their booth theme of "Extreme Makeover", the Bates-Wells team engaged attendees with a game that awarded guests five different prize items representing "Tools of the Trade" that included mirrors (ladies tool), measuring cups (household tools), screwdrivers (guys tool), car coasters (travel tools)and mylar flags (business tools).

• Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park was awarded "Best First Time Exhibitor" for leveraging a well appointed booth, friendly staff, gift drawings and snacks and beverages to engage guests in learning more about their services.

Thank you to our 2011 Sponsors! Signs On the Go, Workforce Solutions South Plains, RD Thomas, KLBK, KAMC, Fox Talk 950, Suddenlink, Advanced Graphix, Benchmark Business Solutions, Bodyworks, Covenant Health System, Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing, FirstCare Health Plans, Action Printing, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Lubbock Power and Light, Caprock Home Health Services, Copy Craft Printers, Dion’s, Hogland Office Equipment, Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Switch I.T. Support, WesTex Document, Childress Photographic Group, Edward Jones, Humana, Laser Magic, Ranch at Dove Tree, Rix Funeral Directors, Sam’s Club and Starbucks.

Comments from attendees and exhibitors:

"The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce says its annual mid-May business expo is the largest business-to-business gathering on the South Plains, but it's more than that. It's more like a pack-em-in block party in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center – as businesses and community organizations draw on showmanship and panache to get visitors' attention to the bigger message – "Who I am, and here's what my organization can do for yours.""  -- Walt Nett, Lubbock Avalanche Journal

"Just wanted to tell you personally and please express to all the people who worked on the Business Expo, that was absolutely fantastic! It was my first Business Expo in Lubbock, but I have been to one in Corpus, Albuquerque, and Dallas. It was very organized and interesting. All of the vendors I met were inviting and excited. Plus as far as business to business investment for anyone there.... wow, what a turn out.... did you see all the people! I see all the work you did, and really appreciate the opportunity to discover business in Lubbock in such a fun and comprehensive way. You guys helped me connect with several businesses, I'd never have found." -- Julie Barron Terrell, Word Publications

"The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce excels at creating an event that maximizes the networking potential for our market, but more importantly, puts businesses together in an environment that's completely focused on having a really good time. From start to finish, the Chamber team blows us away each year with their energy and commitment to this celebration of the Lubbock Business Community." -- Ashleigh Sawyer, Vice President, RD Thomas Advertising

"I wanted to tell you how successful I thought the Expo was this year. It was so great. We really appreciate all of the work that goes into this project. I have already put my pre-registration in the mail. Thanks again for all you do." -- Roger Karr, Director of Community Relations & Volunteer Services, Lubbock Regional MHMR Center