Save the Date. River North Business Association’s Small Business Expo

The River North Business Association will host its annual Small Business Expo, presented by MB Financial Bank, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 10 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Food will be provided by Weber Grill Restaurant. Admission cost for RNBA members is $10 per person and $25 per person for non-members.

“The expo is the ultimate destination to focus on growing your business,”says Sharon Romack, president of the River North Business Association. Many showcase their business while guests work the room, learning of potential services and suppliers, and making new contacts. The event includes a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

The cost to exhibit runs only $75 for River North Business Association members. Other business may join for the cost of membership plus $75. Additional fees may apply including cost for electrical, advertising and marketing materials including exclusive Facebook posts, Tweets and e-mail marketing.

Additionally, exhibitors have the opportunity to win the2015 Best Exhibitor Award and the People’s Choice Award which will be given out at the end of the expo.

The exhibitor registration deadline is Tuesday, April 7. All exhibitors must be a member of the River North Business Association. For information, contact the River North Business Association at 312-645-1047 or [email protected].

Sponsors making this event possible include MB Financial Bank, Cushing, Weber Grill Restaurant, and Hilton Garden Inn.

River North Business Association represents more than 325 businesses in the area bounded by the Chicago River to the south and west, Division on the north and Wabash on the east. The area boasts the highest concentration of restaurants and entertainment venues and is Chicago’s most exciting neighborhood to live, work, shop, dine and play. For more information, visit www.rivernorthassociation.com.