Rowan County Chamber of Commerce

SALISBURY — “Sharing Our Entrepreneurial Spirit” is the theme of the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce trade show, to be held from 2 to 7 p.m. May 3 at West End Plaza, 1935 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Title sponsors are the Salisbury Post, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Hotwire Communications and Trinity Oaks/Lutheran Services Carolinas.

The trade show schedule is as follows:

• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., exhibitor set-up.

• 2 p.m., ribbon-cutting. The exhibit hall will then open.

• 5 p.m., Business After Hours mixer.

“This year’s trade show is back at the West End Plaza with more space and ample parking for all sponsors, exhibitors and attendees,” said Teresa Dakins, the trade show committee chairwoman. “It’s also National Small Business Week, so come out and support our local small businesses.”

The theme “Sharing Our Entrepreneurial spirit” is in celebration of the new Rowan IDEA Center.

El Patron Restaurant will provide a complimentary taco bar. A cash bar for beer and wine will be available.

More than 80 booths will be featured, including regional chamber member businesses displaying their latest products and services.

The trade show is the Chamber’s largest networking event. It is a business-to-business expo with valuable business connections made every year.

Several booths will offer door prizes in addition to a grand prize at the end of the evening.

Admission to the trade show is free. Booth space requires advance reservations. 

For more information, contact the chamber at 704-633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com.