Everyone's a winner at the 2013 Community Business Expo. This casino-themed event takes advantage of an influx of Lake Orion area parents and school staff who are on hand at the high school for Spring parent-teacher conferences. Expected attendance typically tops 1000 for this event that is free to the public.

Join businesses of all varieities as they share information about their services, sell their merchandise, distribute free food samples and introduce unique offerings to consumers that span every demographic.

Register and pay before March 22 and attend the Effective Expo Selling seminar FREE!

• One 8' table and two chairs. Please provide your own tablecloth. Display space is limited to 8' by 5' and no tents are allowed, except by food vendors, pizza war participants or sponsors.
• Your business name listed in the special EXPO instert in the Lake Orion Review the week before the event. Must be a registered and paid exhibitor by April 1 to be listed.
• An entry to win a 1/4 page ad in the Lake Orion Review.
• Free attendance at the Pre-Expo Party and Information session at G's Pizzeria (the 2012 Expo Pizza War Winner) on May 7th, 7 pm. Your opportunity to ask questions and receive your booth location.
• Lake Orion DDA, Oxford DDA and Oxford Chamber members may register at the Chamber member rate of $130, all others must join the Orion Area Chamber and pay the the $150 annual membership fee and the $130 Expo exhibitor fee. You may join through the Expo registration form by clicking on the Register Now! button below.

Boost Your Visibility

Participate in the Scavenger Hunt Game

The LOHS DECA Club Marketing students have created a game that directs Expo attendees to your booth to complete their Scavenger Hunt and get a chance to win door prizes. How can you participate? Donate a door prize ($25 minimum value) and send us your logo in .jpg format by April 1st. We'll add your business to the game board and announce your business name when your door prize is awarded. Please bring door prize with you to the Expo and turn in at check-in.

Sponsor Opportunities

High Roller $500

Maximum exposure for your business!

• Preferred table placement
  
• Table at the Expo ($130 value) including free internet and electricity.
• Your banner hung aong the Field House track railing
• Premium placement of your business name or logo on all print and electronic promotional materials (only if payment and logo are received by March 22)
• Opportunity to be a Orion Area Chamber luncheon/breakfast sponsor in 2013 ($125 value)
• Two entries into a drawing for future ad space in the Lake Orion Review or the Oxford Leader                       ½ page ad ($459 value)
• Two Orion Area Chamber luncheon gift certificates for 2013 ($40 value)
• Link to your business, with logo, on the Orion Area Chamber website home page for six months
• Your business name announced during the Expo
  

Player's Club $250

• Table at the Expo ($130 value) including free internet and electricity.
• Your banner hung aong the Field House track railing
• Your business name or logo on all print and electronic promotional materials (only if payment and logo are received by March 22)
  
• Opportunity to be a Orion Area Chamber luncheon/breakfast table sponsor in 2013 ($50 value)
  
• Two entries into a drawing for future ad space in the Lake Orion Review or the Oxford Leader                       1/4 page ad ($191 value)
  
• One Orion Area Chamber luncheon gift certificates for 2013 ($20 value)
• Link to your business on the Orion Area Chamber website for six months
• Your business name announced during the Expo

You must be a member of the Orion Area Chamber to sponsor this event.

Other Opportunities

Taste of Orion

Attention Restaurants and Food Establishments

Take part in the Expo's Taste of Orion and promote your cuisine to hundreds of parents, students, staff and community members. Provide 750 food samples and it will waive the cost of your table (normally $130) at the event. You must be a member of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce to participate. 

Pizza War

Attention Pizzeria's

Take a shot at earning the title of best pizza in the Orion area! What better way to promote your pizza than to hundreds of Lake Orion high school students, staff and parents. To enter the competition you must be a member of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce. The fee for a table in the expo is $130 however; if you are participating in the Pizza War your fee will be waived. The winner will be awarded with a trophy naming them the “2013 Pizza War Champion” to display in their business until the 2014 Pizza war. The rules of the Pizza War are as follows: slices served must be no more than 2 inch bites, toppings can only consist of cheese and pepperoni and you must provide 750 samples. Votes will be counted at 7 pm during the Expo and the winner will be announced at 7:30 pm. 

Flash Mob

Attention Dancers and Dance Studios

Have you ever wanted to be  part of a Flash Mob? Here's your opportunity to be part of the latest craze that has swept the nation. Sign your studio dancers up to perform a flash mob at the 2013 Community Business Expo. A great way to advertise your studio in the community and provide your dancers with a fun opportunity to perform.  We will also promote your studio as a Flash Mob participant and direct community members who want to participate to your practice times. More great exposure for your business! We have 3 times available for studios to flash mob; 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm. Sign up early to secure your spot. There is no cost to the studio to participate, however if you would like a booth at the Expo the normal exhibitor fee of $130 applies. Must be a member of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce to participate.

Register and pay for your exhibit booth by March 22

and attend this seminar FREE

Effective Expo Selling Seminar Thursday, March 28 from 10 am to noon at the Orion Center, 1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion

You have about 90 seconds to attract, qualify and interest an attendee at an Expo. Come learn the strategies you need to make the most of that 90 seconds including “Do’s & Don’ts” and how to avoid the 9 most common mistakes. Presented by Matt  Stephens from Gerry Weinberg & Associates. FREE for Community Business Expo vendors who register to exhibit at the Expo by March 22.

Register Now!You may also register through the Chamber website at www.orionareachamber.com on the home page in the upper, right corner.