Preparing for Your First Business Expo: Get Answers Here!

[Jessamary]

A month or two ago, I went online and emailed all the local chamber of commerces about expos, craft shows, etc. I had a few responses back, including one for my county seat's 2009 business expo.

It's next month, and the price doesn't seem unreasonable ($75 for the day). On the form, it asks if I would like to donate a prize for a drawing, and if I'd like to do a product demonstration.

I've never done any type of expo. What should I do? If I do a prize donation, what should I donate? And if I do a demonstration, what should I demonstrate? Maybe an easy fix recipe?

Should I call them to make sure I'm the only PC person?

So many questions. Help!

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

A month or two ago, I went online and emailed all the local chamber of commerces about expos, craft shows, etc. I had a few responses back, including one for my county seat's 2009 business expo.

It's next month, and the price doesn't seem unreasonable ($75 for the day). On the form, it asks if I would like to donate a prize for a drawing, and if I'd like to do a product demonstration.

I've never done any type of expo. What should I do? If I do a prize donation, what should I donate? And if I do a demonstration, what should I demonstrate? Maybe an easy fix recipe?

Should I call them to make sure I'm the only PC person?

So many questions. Help!

I agree $75 a day is a good price, and is what a spot here costs me.

Do you know how many people they are expecting? Ask them their expection on the value of the prize. If you do a demonstration, keep it really simple.

Yes you should call to make sure you are the only PC consultant.

 

[Bren706]

You can always have zucchini (sp?), cucumbers or potatoes and demo the mandoline and food chopper. I don't think it is really necessary to demo an actual recipe.

Would you mind sharing your e-mail?

 

[Jessamary]

You can always have zucchini (sp?), cucumbers or potatoes and demo the mandoline and food chopper. I don't think it is really necessary to demo an actual recipe.

Would you mind sharing your e-mail?

Not at all! That is, if I still had it. :blushing: My email deletes everything after 60 days.

But, I can say it was a really short, informal email, just asking if there were any vendor opportunities coming up in the future.

Oh, I did just call and verified that I am the only PC person.

 

[Chefstover2]

I would donate one of our fabulous cookbooks...not too expensive and you can put your contact information inside the cover so if they need anything else, they can contact you

 

[raebates]

Just remember that many states have health codes that prevent you from feeding the crowd without certification.