By BRIDGET COOK
THE Hampton Park Networking Group (HPNG) is bringing Casey businesses together under one roof in a bid to boost the local economy and job creation.
The group will host its inaugural Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo on Saturday 26 July at the Arthur Wren Hall, Hampton Park, and has invited local businesses to get involved.
The expo will be a one-day event including three workshops and about 50 exhibits, running from 9am to 2pm.
Vanassa Gerdes from HPNG urged local businesses to get involved in the expo which aimed to promote local businesses, leadership and job creation.
“We have not had a business expo like this in the City of Casey,” she said.
“Sourcing products, components and services locally is a strong trend and this movement is changing business communities.
“Just think, if we can all buy more from businesses in our own regions then the flow-on effects will shake up our local economies.
“Our business members are looking to promote business planning, marketing, social media, networking, training, financial management, recruitment, employment and much more.
“The HPNG is bringing all that together under one roof.”
Ms Gerdes said all types of businesses were welcome at the expo from shops to trades to home based or party plan businesses.
“If you are a business owner or work for a small business, attending the business expo is a necessity to run a successful business,” she said.
“In addition to talking to great exhibitors on the expo floor, you’ll have access to exciting functions like our unique speed networking events, small business workshops and local events where you can promote your business.
“This will be an outstanding opportunity to get up close and personal with small business owners and entrepreneurs from the local business area.
“If you are a vendor with a product or service to sell you’ll never have a more perfect audience for on-the-spot sales right on our exhibition floor.
“If you target small business owners and entrepreneurs with your product or service, the expo is a great chance to showcase your goods.
“Your competition will be there, so make sure you are too.”
For more information or to book a stall at the expo, email enquiries@hpng.com.au.
