South Wilts Business Expo 2011

The countdown is on...

Exhibitors celebrate another successful Expo

With preparations almost complete for this year's South Wilts Business EXPO, the event is set to be the most memorable yet. Event organisers TWA have pulled out all the stops in their management of the EXPO to ensure that it celebrates the Chamber's centenary in style, offering exhibitors and visitors with a unique networking opportunity to expand their business' horizons.

The theme of this year's event is 'Grow your business' and visitors will have the opportunity to attend a number of inspirational talks and interactive workshops led by a specially selected group of experts from a range of different fields.

With the likes of Lara Morgan starting the day's programme at 8:30am, bestowing her wisdom upon how she built a cottage industry from scratch into an enterprise worth £20m, the day will also see presentations from motivational speaker Antonio Falco, business expert Dave Griffin and cartoonist and presenter Graham Shaw.

In addition, local solicitors Bonallack & Bishop have organised a specialist Vector V-Den workshop, aimed at helping business owners treble the value of their enterprise. Entry to the show and all events are completely free, although those wishing to attend seminars and presentations are encouraged to book their place quickly to avoid disappointment. Click here for more information.

What else is in store?

The EXPO has lots on offer to impress, entertain and stimulate those wishing to develop their business' potential, as well as bringing enterprising individuals and decision-makers together for just one day to celebrate 100 years of business in and around South Wilts.

Visitors to the EXPO will benefit from:

The presence of over one hundred local companies
An opportunity to network with businesspeople from over three counties
An array of special offers from exhibitors and the likes of media partners Spire FM
A photographic exhibition of vintage photographs purchased and sponsored by local businesses to commemorate the Chamber's centenary year
A fantastic birthday cake, courtesy of Beverly's Creative Cakes

Don't miss out on your chance to get involved in this fantastic event! Click here to preregister and come along to Salisbury's City Hall on 27th September 2011 to see the best of what South Wilts businesses have to offer.

Sell yourself: we'll show you how

Chris speaking at a recent event

Preparation is already underway for the big event, and with just five weeks to go we have arranged a free training seminar for exhibitors of the South Wilts Business EXPO 2011.

The session is to be run by The Event Expert, Chris Powell, and will explore how exhibitors can attract attention, generate new leads and turn those fresh connections into customers.

A specialist in creating successful events, Chris will impart his pearls of wisdom in the following areas:

How to make exhibitions work for you
Defining your offer
Creating a buzz around your stand
How to market and promote your presence at the Expo
Ensure your staff 'make your stand'
Engage your audience
Develop a successful follow-up system

Taking place on 8th September 2011 at The Guildhall, Salisbury, from 8:30am to 11am, simply let us know how many places you require and we'll do the rest. With no fee to pay, you'd be mad not to come along and see how to gain the attention you need to succeed.

For more information, call 01264 355 846, email expo@tw-a.com

Business photographic exhibition deadline approaches

With just five weeks to go until the City Hall doors open to the new-look South Wilts EXPO, event organisers TWA have this week announced a closing date for bookings AND a deadline for those wishing to purchase a personalised banner which will be entered into an exclusive photographic exhibition at the show.

This year's EXPO celebrates 100 years of the Salisbury & District Chamber, and to celebrate the impressive milestone, TWA have purchased fifty vintage images for display on banner stands purchased by local companies supporting the exhibition.

With stands available at just £150+VAT, businesses are encouraged to act quickly in securing their stand, with a booking deadline of 10th September.

TWA director Ed Thomas says: "This is the most affordable way to show your support of Salisbury city and one hundred years of the Chamber, as well as make your presence known to hundreds of business visitors at the EXPO.

"The stands are of an extremely high quality and can be used again and again as a high-class promotional material which also shows a company's willingness to support their local community."

» Download the Banner Order Form here

Call 01264 355 846 now for further information or email expo@tw-a.com

EXPO closing date approaches

With just weeks to go before Salisbury's City Hall doors open to the new-look South Wilts EXPO, event organisers TWA have announced a deadline of 31st August for all those wishing to book their place on remaining stands.

Due to increased demand over the summer period, TWA have arranged for extra stands to be present at the show, but have capped their availability to the end of this month.

Those booked are already benefitting from extensive publicity across three counties, and radio campaigns, newspaper spreads and online promotions are set to begin from the 1st September, which means that anyone wishing to secure their presence at the event and reap the rewards of the range of benefits included has just days to get involved.

As preparations continue to ramp up, the day's programme is packed with workshops, seminars, an array of guest speakers and the attendance of decision makers from over one hundred businesses in the region.

Ed Thomas, Director of award-winning events company TWA, commented: "Stands are selling fast now the EXPO is drawing near, and time is ticking until we stop taking bookings. With the programme and publicity all underway from the start of September, we're encouraging those keen on booking to secure their stand now – or risk missing out on the range of benefits available to our exhibitors."

The South Wilts EXPO takes place from 10am on 27th September at The City Hall in Salisbury. For more information, call Ed Thomas or John Lee on 01264 355 846 or click here to preregister.

Champagne flows at EXPO launch party

A full house took advantage of the good weather at a sparkling summer party last week, arranged to celebrate the new-look South Wilts Business EXPO, which will be taking place on Tuesday 27th September at Salisbury’s City Hall.

With Champagne flowing and canapés served courtesy of The Lazy Cow, over eighty guests attended the party to hear of this year’s plans for a business event which is set to be the talk of the town.

Melanie Murell of the Salisbury and District Chamber of Commerce kicked the evening off with an introduction to the show, expressing the Chamber’s delight at the involvement of award-winning marketing and events company TWA in the organisation of this, the ninth South Wilts Business EXPO.

TWA Director Ed Thomas and Cartoonist and EXPO speaker Graham Shaw select the winner of The Lazy Cow prize draw

TWA Director Ed Thomas followed, informing the audience of plans for a show that promises to be “bigger and better than ever before”, with a jam-packed programme and range of opportunities to help people in and around South Wiltshire grow their business.

With the first exhibitors appearing on the event website (www.southwiltsexpo.biz) at the time of the launch, one hundred regional businesses will be represented at the show, which expects to draw in record numbers with the range of guest speakers, networking opportunities and special offers arranged – all of which are completely free to those wishing to attend the event.

As part of the celebrations of the Chamber’s centenary, fifty specially purchased archived images were introduced depicting Salisbury over the last hundred years, which sparked much interest for those taking advantage of a special banner stand offer which runs until the end of the month.

In addition, Cartoonist and EXPO speaker Graham Shaw presented Kirstie Mathieson of the Salisbury Playhouse with a dinner for two at The Lazy Cow, having drawn her name in a prize draw during the party.

The evening was a huge success, with a buzzing atmosphere and much excitement about the launch of a fantastic new event which promises to increase the prominence of Salisbury on the business map.

For more information or to enquire about remaining stands, call 01264 355 846

Unique archived photographic exhibition at this year's EXPO – get your business name featured!

This year’s EXPO celebrates 100 years of the Salisbury & District Chamber, and event organisers TWA are offering local businesses the opportunity to sponsor their own banner stand as part of an exclusive photography exhibition featured at the show.

Each banner will display a company logo, contact details, slogan and one of fifty official archived photographs, which have been purchased under licence exclusively as part of the centenary celebrations.

Whether you’ve already booked your place at the county’s biggest and best business event yet, or are missing out due to holidays, these stands are available at just £150+VAT – the most affordable way to show your support of Salisbury city and the Chamber, as well as make your presence known to hundreds of business visitors at the EXPO.

These banners stand at two metres high and are made from high-quality materials, built to last for your personal use at exhibitions again and again.

Hurry! With the countdown on until the show day on 27th September, we have only fifty of these exclusive stands available on a first-come, first-served basis.

» Download the Banner Order Form here

Call 01264 355 846 now for further information or email expo@tw-a.com.

* If you are away on holiday or cannot make the EXPO, TWA will display the stand on your behalf and it will be available for collection after the event.

TWA announce sparkling Champagne launch party

In association with the organisers of the South Wilts Business EXPO, The Lazy Cow in Salisbury is laying on a sparkling Champagne and canapé launch party to celebrate all that’s planned for the coming show.

The party will take place on Tuesday 2nd August from 6-8pm, and will provide guests with a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow businesses, as well as hear first-hand from TWA directors more about what’s in store for those attending the event - which takes place on 27th September.

Places are limited, so anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to RSVP soon by emailing expo@tw-a.com or calling 01264 355 846, stating how many tickets you wish to reserve.

Date: Tuesday 2nd August
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: The Lazy Cow, Salisbury
Dress code: Smart casual

To find out more about the venue, go to http://thelazycowsalisbury.co.uk

Fantastic special offer from Spire FM

Spire FM are delighted to offer one month's free inclusion on their hugely popular Business Online service as a superb incentive to all EXPO 2011 exhibitors.

With 65,000 listeners encouraged to visit Business Online every day, the usual cost for a month's membership is £250 – which means whopping savings and some fantastic promotion for everyone who books a stand.

Exhibitors can display their company logo, contact details, information and website on Spire FM's online directory, providing a new inbound link to boost their site rankings AND get included on one of the region's most popular business search services.

Don't waste such a golden opportunity – book your stand now! The countdown is well and truly on before the big event on 27th September and those booking early will benefit from prime positioning, free workshops and expert advice on how to use their presence at the show to boost their profile and generate new business.

For more information, call the EXPO team on 01264 355 846

Chamber celebrates centenary year with new-look EXPO

Exhibitors celebrate another successful Expo

The Salisbury and District Chamber of Commerce celebrates its centenary year in 2011 and – and with all that’s planned, the Chamber want to ensure that this year’s EXPO is something to really write home about, so they’ve brought in award-winning event management team TWA to create a new-look Expo which knocks all other business events out of the water.

Combined with Chamber's knowledge, experience and skill, TWA are working hard to provide Salisbury businesses with some fantastic opportunities to generate fresh leads and expand their horizons. Not only that, but together, we’ll be creating a once in a lifetime event to celebrate 100 years of trading, as well as looking at how YOU can really shine in those to come.

With extensive media coverage arranged with partners Spire FM and Salisbury Journal, as well as a huge publicity campaign stretching across the county and beyond, the cost of a stand starts at just £249+VAT (for those with a Chamber member discount) - but the worth of advertising, promotional activity and new business leads has been valued at a whopping £6000. So for local companies, investing in this event means investing in your future.

Set upon the theme of ‘Grow your business’, the event will feature a Vector workshop, courtesy of Bonallack & Bishop, where companies can learn how to increase the value of their business. In addition, the keynote speaker will be local entrepreneur and millionaire Lara Morgan, and guest speakers include motivational business coach Antonio Falco, illustrator and presenter Graham Shaw, and business development expert Dave Griffin. All are free to attend and present invaluable opportunities to those who wish to expand their horizons, and their enterprise’s potential.

The EXPO will provide a chance for exhibitors and visitors to network and cement their presence in the region. The day is set to be packed with 100th birthday celebrations – including some fantastic seminars, the presence of over 100 businesses and, of course, a nice big cake (with lots of candles).

This event follows the successes of the Andover Business Expo and the North Hants Business Expo, and the formula looks set to be hugely popular in South Wilts, with exhibitors and visitors from all over Hampshire and Wiltshire showing a huge interest in attending the latest event.

Don’t miss this EXPO. You’ll regret it if you do.

With over fifty stands available, those interested in exhibiting are encouraged to act quickly and book their place now.

A new-look business EXPO for Salisbury: (L-R) Loretta Lupi-Lawrence, Ed Thomas, Melanie Murrell

Andover-based marketing company TWA have announced that they will now be managing the South Wiltshire Business EXPO on behalf of the Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce, which takes place at Salisbury's City Hall on 27th September 2011.

Having recently hosted their first North Hants Expo and their third Andover Expo, and seeing a huge success at both with over 1500 people through the doors, TWA are bringing their business event expertise to South Wiltshire this autumn.

In the format of previous Expos, the team are planning a day that's packed with seminars, networking sessions and presentations, an array of business stands, and a high-profile guest speaker.

TWA's Director, Ed Thomas, says:
"We look forward to bringing a fresh new look to the EXPO in its ninth year, reaching out to businesses not only in Salisbury, but further afield too. We aim to create an event which provides the chance for people to network and generate some promising leads for the future.

"The South Wiltshire EXPO has a huge amount of potential and with our proven formula; we hope to replicate the success of Andover and North Hants in South Wiltshire."

Incoming President of the Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce, Melanie Murrell added, "We're very excited about TWA's involvement with the EXPO. It's fantastic that such an experienced company is going to be leading the event and we're looking forward to all the opportunity that this is going to bring to local businesses."

Loretta Lupi-Lawrence, Executive Officer at the Salisbury & District Chamber said, "The Chamber office has been running this highly-anticipated annual business event for eight years now and we are thrilled about handing over the reins to TWA, who will be able to inject a fresh look and some exciting new ideas.

"We are a non profit-making organisation and this fact has made it harder to give the EXPO that little extra of what it needs. We are 100% behind TWA and look forward to working with them - and of course, Salisbury & District Chamber will still be running the very popular 'Meet the Buyer' event at the EXPO. All details for both EXPO and 'Meet the Buyer' will be viewable on our website at www.salisburychamber.co.uk."

With over fifty stands available for local businesses, those interested in exhibiting are encouraged to act quickly and book their place now.