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Free to Attend
Charlotte's Largest Business Expo!
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Local and regional business professionals will come together at the Charlotte Area Chamber Business Expo 2027 to support each other's businesses, make connections, and grow their businesses.
Business expos are a fantastic way to develop your business and make important connections. From meeting potential clients to building connections with new business partners, expos have a lot of opportunities for entrepreneurs and corporate professionals alike. Business expos are also an effective tool for creating brand awareness among customers, boosting sign-ups, and generating leads. Exhibiting at one allows you the chance to present your business ideas and products or services in front of relevant people. Furthermore, it's a great forum to grow your professional network, discover fresh industry trends, and make lasting impressions in the business world.
Face-to-face communication is still the most effective way to build a solid relationship. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network and start new business relationships.
When:
March 17, 2027
10 am to 4 pm
Where:
Park Expo,
Liberty Hall
800 Briar Creek Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28205
Partners:
Media Partners:
Bronze Sponsors
Exhibiting? Pick your own booth
RAISE BRAND AWARENESS
A trade show is a great opportunity to raise brand awareness among industry professionals and the key decision makers that matter. It can help businesses to gain recognition in the industry in which they operate.
BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
At a trade show you have the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with potential partners.
GENERAT LEADS & CLOSE BUSINESS
Exhibiting gives you the opportunity to expand your customer base. Most of the attendees are going to be potential clients who are interested in your industry and the products or services you offer.
Compare this to the effectiveness of a “hit and miss” cold-calling or emailing campaign, where your attempts to gain leads will most likely be met with annoyance, by most of your target customers.
Did you know that, according to Exhibition Survey Inc, over 82% of exhibition attendees have buying authority?
Attend for Free - Free Parking for everyone!
Tips to get the most out of your visit.
Bring plenty of business cards.
Business cards are crucial if you are to network effectively and efficiently at an expo. Not only will you need them to pass out to people you meet, but business cards are also frequently used to enter yourself into drawings to win prizes.
Invite a colleague, networking buddy or friend.
Bring someone with you attending on your own can be overwhelming. Especially if you’ve never been before or if you’re not a big networker!
Make sure you walk around the exhibition hall twice.
This is because it is very easy to miss exhibitors on your first attempt. And you never know who you'll run into on your second time around.
Don’t go there to sell your services to the exhibitors.
If you’re attending a business show with the intention to actively sell and promote your services to the exhibitors, it is unlikely to work. Expect to receive a negative welcome for sure.
You have to remember that exhibitors have invested time and money for being at the Expo, in order to promote their services. They are there to meet you.
If you are not a customer, take a few minutes to build rapport with the exhibitor and ask for a business card and follow up with them after the show. Let them spend time with potential customers.
Finding the time to get out of the office can be a struggle.
But attending the expo can really help increase your network, allow you to meet new people, catch-up with existing contacts and help you come up with new ideas and inspiration for your own business.