The office of the Bergen County Executive, James Tedesco, in collaboration with the Meadowlands Regional Chamber, will host the First Annual Bergen Business Expo on Wed., June 10th, offering businesses throughout the county an opportunity to hear from keynote speaker, new Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, about his vision for assisting business development in Bergen County.
The Bergen Business Expo will take place at the Original Meadowlands Racetrack from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. The event will attract 230 exhibitors and more than 1,200 attendees, and will connect the business community to valuable information related to economic development and county services, provide a visibility mechanism to promote the region and facilitate B to B networking and relationship building.
The Bergen Business Expo offers many sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and will feature the following discussions and panels throughout the day:
12 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch and Keynote Speech by County Executive James Tedesco
The County Executive articulates his vision for business development and economic opportunities and advancements.
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: My New Funding
Officials who grant funding, including the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, large utilities and others will detail the opportunities for Bergen County businesses. Banks and lending experts will discuss the lending environment.
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.: My New Location
Developers, architects, brokers and franchisors will discuss location opportunities in Bergen County while real estate finance experts outline the economics required to take advantage of them.
All Expo exhibitors and attendee ticket holders are welcome to attend a bonus Warm Welcome training by the Meadowlands Regional Chamber and Bergen Community College from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and a networking cocktail reception 5:30 -7 p.m.
Additionally all Chamber and Event Sponsors will receive one ticket to the Super Power Breakfast with attendees including County Executive Tedesco on Fri., May 8th.
Over the last six years the Meadowlands Regional Chamber has held an exhibit-style expo event for members and general business audiences including not-for-profit organizations who need to connect to business.
“This is an exciting time for economic growth and development in Bergen County,” said James Tedesco, Bergen County Executive. “Our county is changing demographically and economically which provides countless opportunities for both big and small companies to grow and prosper. There’s also an incredible opportunity for start-ups in Bergen County. The First Annual Bergen Business Expo will help new and already established entrepreneurs get off the ground, expand their networks, and succeed in the 70 communities we call home in Bergen County.”
“Previous expos have been held at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, but we have secured the Original Meadowlands Racetrack for this event as it is a unique opportunity to accent the Chamber’s advocacy regarding the importance and impact of the Meadowlands Sports Complex with the region’s business community,” said Jim Kirkos, President and CEO of the Meadowlands Regional Chamber.
For information about exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities at The Bergen Business Expo, contact Teri Festa at 201.348.8998 or terif@axiominc.net, or visit www.BergenBusinessExpo.com. To purchase tickets to attend The Bergen Business Expo, contact Amy Hoffmann at 201.939.0707 or ahoffmann@meadowlands.org.
