Registration Open for June 10 B to B Show
February 23rd, 2010
The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council has announced the date of this year’s Androscoggin Business to Business Trade Show with the theme, “Show 2010: Launching a New Decade.”
This year’s show will be held Thursday, June 10, at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston. Considered by many businesses to be the year’s most significant networking event for its ability to draw an estimated 2,500 business attendees, this year’s show will focus on the need for organizations to seize opportunities to innovate, reinvent themselves, and take a fresh look at what they do best.
“With the recession and the related sobering changes of the last few years, companies have had to rethink their business models and the economic landscape,” says Paul Badeau, LAEGC’s marketing director. “Now, I think everyone is hungry for a fresh start. Turning the calendar page to a new decade provides us all with an opportunity to take a new look at who we are, what we do, and where we’re going. That’s what this show is all about: making new connections, new starts, new alliances.”
The show is the largest one-day business event in the state, and includes nearly 200 exhibitors. It is believed to be the state’s longest-running consecutive business show.
Organizers will use modern communications tools such as text messaging and social media to connect with exhibitors, attendees, and sponsors. Show planners are launching a special Text Messaging Club where exhibitors and attendees who join get a chance to win prizes, get exclusive offers, and share ideas, information, and stories.
The Shipyard Lounge will be transformed into the Show 2010 Cyber Café. This free wi-fi café will allow attendees an area to unwind, check e-mail and voice mail, and enjoy coffee beverages. Kripalu Therapeutic Massage and Brunswick Physical Therapy will also offer free massages. “We think of it as mid-afternoon booster fuel,” says Badeau.
June marks the show’s 15th anniversary. As such, the show will include balloons, a giant birthday cake, and plenty of surprises, including the “launch” of a virtual rocket ship!
Organizers will also host some of the mainstays that have made the show great, including a giant Chamber Breakfast at the beautiful Bates College Commons in Lewiston, and a Business After Hours featuring the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch and local restaurants.
As has been the case for the past several years, the show is expected to sell out. For information on exhibiting, contact Paul Badeau at 784-0161, or e-mail pbadeau@economicgrowth.org. Sponsorship opportunities also remain.
To join the B to B Text Club, and get a chance to win prizes, get up-to-date show info, and exclusive offers, Text B2B to 30364.
For a registration form to exhibit at the show, click here: Exhibitor Reg Form_2010
