We're thrilled to announce the return of our annual ABC Biz Expo, scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025! This year's event promises to be an unforgettable experience for attendees and exhibitors, packed with exclusive discounts on products and services from local black-owned businesses for attendees, as well as networking opportunities, business growth strategies, and product/service exhibitions for exhibitors. What's more? This year, members who are up to date on their annual membership dues even enjoy a discounted exhibitor fee as a membership perk!

Admission is FREE for all attendees, and the first 15 attendees to arrive early will each receive Superstore Gift Cards/Vouchers thanks to our Sponsor GRANDFORTH LEGAL PRACTITIONERS.

Our PERKS for Exhibitors include:
- DISCOUNTED EXHIBITOR FEE FOR UP-TO-DATE MEMBERS
- 2 WEEKS FEATURE ON THE ABC WEBSITE
- EXHIBITOR FEATURE ON THE ABC INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK PUBLIC PLATFORMS
- INCREASED VISIBILITY AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
- BUSINESS COACHING AND SALES SUPPORT
- CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED ENTREPRENEURS...

Event Details
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm tentative (Exhibitors opting for the BIZ EXPO or BIZ BOOM option are expected to arrive no later than 2:00 pm to set up, and cannot take down their booth until the exhibition ends)
Location - 1008 - 101 Highland Park Common, NE, Airdrie, AB. T4A 2L5

Biz Expo will take two (2) forms - a combination of a business forum and product exhibition. 

Exhibitor Commitment Fee 
• Category 1 - (Biz Talk: 3-minute product/service pitch time only) $20 paid ABC members, $40 non-paying ABC members
• Category 2 - (Biz Expo: Display Booth only) $35 paid ABC members, $70 non-paying ABC members
• Category 3 - (Biz Boom: Display Booth and 3-minute pitch time combo) $50 paid ABC members, $100 non-paying ABC members

COMMITMENT FEE DEADLINE: Monday, April 7, 2025

Depending on the exhibition category, exhibitors will have a platform to speak to attendees about their product/service offerings. Interested exhibitors will be assigned a booth and will be able to mount stands and showcase their products/services for a token. See pricing above.

We will also feature seasoned entrepreneurs as Speakers on that day, who will share intrinsic details about their entrepreneurial journey at the ABC business forum, as well as tested marketing practices that will aid the growth of every business, through an enriching Q&A Business Strategy Session. You will get the opportunity to send in a question for the speakers that you need answers to, to help your business thrive even better.

To secure your spot as an exhibitor, please:

1. Make an Interac transfer payment to info@airdrieblackcommunity.ca
2. Reply to this email with:
    - Your preferred exhibitor participation option
    - Confirmation of payment
    - Your first and last name as provided during ABC membership registration
    - Your business details
    - Your personal headshot for your customized Biz Expo e-flyer

Special Offer: Pay your annual membership dues before April 7, 2025, to enjoy discounted exhibitor fees.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your business and connect with our community!
 

Kind regards,                                                                                                                  

The Management
Airdrie Black Community
Reply to: info@airdrieblackcommunity.ca

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