Orange Business and Community Expo Scheduled

The Orange Economic Development Corporation will host its 10th Annual Orange Business and Community Expo, at the Yale University West Campus, 141 Frontage Road, on Wednesday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Executive Director Paul Grimmer said, “We are pleased to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Expo.  We have many exciting things planned.”

Vendor space is limited to 64 table top exhibitor booths. 

Exhibitor space is reasonably priced at $300 for an 8 foot, fully furnished booth.

All exhibitors will be provided with an 8 foot booth space with pipe and drape, linen topped table, 1 chair, business information listed in Expo Program Book, marketing materials placed in Welcome Bags, company name listed in OrangeLife Magazine, presentation and activities. Electricity, which is very limited,  may be provided for an additional $100.  If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you may register on-line at the OEDC website, OrangeEDC.com/expo.htm or call the OEDC office at (203) 891-1045. 

“If you cannot participate in the Expo this year, your business can still have a presence.  For just $75, we will include your marketing materials in the Welcome Bags, which will go to attendees and vendors,” said Grimmer. “You may also place an ad in the Program Booklet; sizes and prices vary.  Please call our office at 891-1045 for information on both opportunites.” 

The Expo is free and open to the public. Business owners, their employees, and local residents can look forward to product demonstrations, activities, raffles, food, and a special anniversary celebration.  Visit vendors such as;  Absolute Tan, Amity Insurance and Financial Services, Gutter Topper of Connecticut, Morgan Stanley, Sign-A-Rama, and many more. 

Be sure to stop by and sample food from Bruegger’s Bagels, Julia’s Bakery, Orange Ale House, Racebrook Market, and Reno’s Pizzeria. A complete list of vendors is available at: www.OrangeEDC.com/expo.htm. 

This year’s list of Sponsors are: 

Premium:        The United Illuminating Company

Gold:                Cohen and Wolf PC Attorneys At Law, Orange Economic Development Commission, Taylor Rental/Party Plus and Yale University

Silver:              NORTHEAST Electronics Corporation and People’s United Bank

Bronze:           Bruegger’s/Jamba Juice and Urgent Care Center

Broker’s Tour: Arnold Peck’s Commercial World/ERA Property World

Breakfast:       PEZ Candy, Inc.

Media:              Orange Town News

Please call the Orange Economic Development Corporation office at (203) 891-1045 for more information or visit the OEDC website at OrangeEDC.com/expo.htm.  

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