The 2008 Orange Business and Community Exposition - The Business of Economic Development will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Showcase Cinema's, 100 Marsh Hill Road, Orange, CT. 

View - 2008 Expo Floor Plan

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

93% Sold Out
84 Booths Sold / 6 Booths Remain

Fred Ortoli Photography, Oxford, CT

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Who Should Attend?

Everyone! Businesses and the general public are invited to attend our 7th Annual Orange Business and Community Expo.  This year will be bigger and better than ever, so don't wait to join in the excitement! 

Programmed Seminars

The 2008 Orange Business & Community Expo Seminar Series is supported by the Orange Chamber of Commerce.  Business persons and individuals who wish to participate in these free seminars sign up by contacting the OEDC or Carol Smullen at the Orange Chamber of Commerce at 795-3328.  

Energy Conservation for Small Businesses - 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
  Speaker - Dennis O'Connor; Small Business Administrator, The United Illuminating Company
UI's Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program provides cost effective, turnkey, energy-savings products and services for small business customers who do not have the time, financial resources or in-house expertise to analyze and/or modify their energy usage. Dennis O'Connor, UI's Small Business Program Administrator, will explain how the SBEA can make your business more energy efficient, and explain the financial incentives and financing option that is available through this program. This program is designed to  benefit Retail, Office and Manufacturing oriented businesses (Free)

State of the 2008 Economy - 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
  Speaker - Mr. Edward Zang, Financial Adviser Wealth Management, Citi Smith Barney
                Mr. Robert J. Lucente, Private Client Investment Strategist, Citi Smith Barney
As one of the world's leading financial institutions, smith Barney recognizes that, whatever your investment profile, objectives or timeline; every successful investment strategy begins with a plan.  Take this opportunity to receive expert opinion from leading Investment and Wealth Management Advisors as they present a picture of the overall economic condition and share their views on the outlook of the financial markets. (FREE)

Financing for your Small Business - 1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
  Sponsor - Mrs. Julie Brander, New Haven SCORE
                Chris Earle, First Vice President - New Alliance Bank
                John Torello. Vice President - Connecticut Community Investment Trust Corp.
Grow your business.  Learn valuable information on how to secure financing for your business with a panel of lender who will answer all of your questions.  This is an excellent opportunity for all types of businesses. (FREE)

Women in Business, Success Symposium  - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
  Speakers - Roxanne Coady, R.J. Julia Booksellers
                  Claire Criscuolo, Owner - Claire's Corner Copia
                  Meredith Reuben, CEO, Eastern Bag & Paper
Wednesday’s Women, the Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Leadership Group will present their first Women in Business, Success Symposium. The event will feature three prominent area business women. This is a unique opportunity to hear the stories of how these women achieved their success. They will talk about where they came from, what obstacles they encountered and how they grew their business to where it is today. A question and answer session will be held after each presentation. (Fee: $10.00 in Advance or $15.00 at Door; includes admittance to Business After Hours)

The event will be followed by a special networking Business After Hours from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

How To Register?

You may register online at www.orangeedc.com/expo_registration2008.php or call (203) 891-1045 to request a complete printed application package.