Showcase Sylvania Expo Planned For March 24
The 2012 FREE “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo will be held on March 24, 2012 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio featuring representation from OVER 160 area businesses.
The expo promises to be even bigger than 2011. Last year over 4000 people attended the one-day event. Chamber Executive Director Pat Nowak states “The Chamber recognized ten years ago that it is important to highlight local businesses and the expo is the perfect venue. It gives all businesses a face in the community, is an effective use of advertising and allows interaction one on one with residents and other businesses.”
Featured this year is the ProMedica Health Pavilion offering free blood glucose screenings, BMI and body fat screenings, blood pressure screenings and bone density screenings. An ambulance will be stationed on-site for guests to tour and there will be important informative booths about cancer, strokes, surgical services, rehab, home health care and more.
The Taste of Sylvania is a great a part of “Showcase Sylvania.” Giant Eagle, restaurants and coffee shops offer fresh ideas for entertaining, dinner and healthy alternatives meals.
Part of the fun at the expo is the giveaways and great interactive games that many of the vendors bring. This year the expo again has designed a children’s area featuring YMCA/JCC, Little Miracle’s, Over the Rainbow Day Care, Sandra Gratop and The Bouncee Thing. Entertainment will be provided by America’s Pride, Jean Holden and El Corazon de Mexico and much more.
Since a large number of people are expected to attend the expo the chamber has free parking for the expo on-site at Tam-O-Shanter as well as at Olander Park, Southview High School and Boulevard Church of Christ.
The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce will also be announcing their Chamber Champion’s at a preview party for “Showcase Sylvania” on March 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The nominees from the business and non-profit sector are honored for their business acumen and philanthropy. The award is a one-of-a-kind art piece, designed by Homer Yarrito, specifically for the Chamber awards. It is a dramatic glass piece, produced individually, so that the explosion of unique colors is different in each piece. Nominations will be accepted until January 31.
The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce produces Showcase Sylvania Expo with tremendous cooperation from businesses. Executive Sponsors are Central Park West Event Facility, Metamora State Bank, The Toledo Blade, The Flower Hospital and Paramount HealthCare. A platinum sponsor is Lourdes College. Gold sponsors are Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Sylvania Advantage, Giant Eagle, Mobil Care and the VZN Group.
SHOWCASE Sylvania is a free family friendly event that highlights local business in a unique setting and offers something for everyone. You can spend an hour or an afternoon. For more information about booth rental please contact the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce at 419-882-2135 or visit the websitewww.sylvaniachamber.org
Press Release Contact Name: Pat Nowak
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce
Organization Address: Sylvania, OH