EXHIBITORS WANTED FOR METRO LANSING’S SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2006

Exhibitors are wanted for Metro Lansing’s SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2006, Do “BIG” Business with a “MICRO” Business, presented by the Lansing Community Micro-Enterprise Fund, in partnership with Citizen’s Bank, Lansing Board of Water & Light, First National Bank of America, Lansing Area Public Purchasing Group and Fifth Third Bank on Thursday, April 27th from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Lansing Center.

A micro-enterprise is a business with five or fewer employees that is small enough to require start-up capital of $35,000 or less. “If you are a small business or enterprise, this event is just for you,” said Denise Peek, Executive Director of the Lansing Community Micro-Enterprise Fund. “This business expo is designed to showcase the ‘best’ that the Metro Lansing area has to offer. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to network, display and market their products and services to other micro-enterprises, small businesses, organizations, associations and the public.

A booth rate of $185 includes an 8’x 10’ exhibit space, 8’ table, covering, skirting, back drop, booth identification sign, free parking, continental breakfast and lunch. This year exhibitors will have the opportunity to attend workshops that will be scheduled throughtout the day and are designed to strenghten their business as it grows. Scheduled topics are: Financially Turning Your Business Around, Marketing on a Zero Budget, and Certifying Your Business.

For exhibitor registration packet call 517-485-4446. Space is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. The mission of the Lansing Community Micro-Enterprise Fund is to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs starting or expanding a small business in Mid-Michigan, by offering business, financial, loan, and marketing programs.