Showcase highlights local businesses

SANDPOINT— Looking to promote your business?

Take part in the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Business Showcase” and meet hundreds of potential customers.

A premier event for bringing consumers and businesses together under one roof — the showcase promotes area businesses and brings valuable exposure. Whether you’re in retail, food service, sell products online or provide professional services, chamber officials said the event will connect exhibitors with the public and other business professionals.

Booth space is available now but is filling up quickly. Businesses are encouraged to register early for optimum booth location. Taking place at the Bonner County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 31, the showcase will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There are sponsor levels for everyone’s budget, ranging from $250-$1,000. For those interested in participating, you can sign up for a booth at $80 for chamber members and $100 for non-members.

“How many people visit your business in a day? Here’s an opportunity for hundreds to learn about your products and services and make connections that you may reap the benefits from for years to come,” said Barbara Schriber, chair of the Business Development Committee. “Part business fair, part market place, part networking event, the Business Showcase is a great marketing opportunity for area businesses.”

The chamber listened to last year’s suggestions and has stepped up its game, Schriber said.

DJ and Master of Ceremonies KT, from the radio station, will be on hand to talk up exhibitors which provide a raffle prize for the event. In addition, there will be more food and drink vendors for visitors and participants alike. To top it all off, the grand prize raffle item is going to be a Kindle Fire.

Exhibitors can take advantage of the free Wi-Fi on site to demonstrate their products and services, sell products or take orders, distribute samples, network with business peers and build customer relationships. KPND 95.3 will be broadcasting live from the event with updates and interviews with vendors.

Area residents are invited to join the action at the showcase and kick off spring by highlighting their business and developing customer relationships, Schriber said.

For more information or a registration form, stop in the chamber office at Third & Oak, call (208) 263-2161 or visit SandpointChamber.com to download the form.