Celebrating & Increasing

Business-to-business opportunities will take place on the show floor beginning at noon until the panel discussion begins at 1:00. It will resume at 2:30 until 7:00. This is an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase and increase awareness of their products and services to fellow business professionals.

Panel Discussion:              1:00-2:30 PM

WorkForce Carolina will sponsor a panel discussion that will include successful leaders from various segments of Surry County's economy. We will hear an update from their industry and creative approaches that have allowed them to move forward in today's economy.

Seminar Opportunity         3:00-4:30 PM

Surry Community College will offer Shop-Buy-Local: Invest Local to Gain More Business for You and Your Area.  Learn how to generate a dynamic shop local strategy to help your business, your town, and your county.  Keeping more money in the local economy creates a foundation for real economic growth.  Add the power of social media to rev up traditional local marketing efforts and build a higher level of enthusiasm for reaching current and future customers. 

Business-After-Hours       5:00-7:00 PM

Duke Energy and the Town of Elkin will host a Business-After-Hours to wrap up a great day of celebrating business with our exhibitors and business leaders from around the county.  The exhibitor booths will remain open during this time to allow additional networking opportunities for those who were unable to come over during the day.