Free Trade Show and Event Seminar Sponsored by UEZ
Exhibiting at a trade show offers businesses the chance to use almost every possible marketing tactic to gain the attention of present and potential clients. Do you know what these marketing tactics are and how to use them effectively?
Get ready for the 2012 Lakewood Regional Business Expo & Networking Event by attending a free business seminar, “Trade Showmanship and Event Marketing,” Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Conference Room C, Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood.
The workshop, hosted by The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), and presented by the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation, is open to the public, men and women. Learn how to choose exhibit space; budget time and resources; promote participation before, during and after; increase traffic to your booth; instantly capture the interest of those passing by; qualify visitors; and get best follow-up results.
All businesses are welcome whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program. A question and answer period will follow. To register or find out about UEZ programs and seminars, call Patricia Komsa at 732-364-2500 x5257 or www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez.
About the UEZ: The Urban Enterprise Zone program was designed to foster economic growth to revitalize and stimulate designated urban communities. The program encourages businesses to create private-sector jobs though public and private investment. More than 8,000 businesses throughout the state and more than 500 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.