EXPO CONNECT is a business expo where businesses & individuals from the community can view the full spectrum of Chamber member businesses. This event offers the business community an opportunity to network with local professionals, engage with exhibitors, and discover resources for business growth.
It will showcase over 30 community businesses and allow for large-scale networking as well an opportunity for new products and services to be introduced in the Upcounty. In addition to a great community event, this is a great opportunity to support our local Germantown economy and focusing on shopping local.
The 2023 GGCC Fall Business EXPO is part of BlackRock’s Lil’ Pumpkins Festival!
This popular community event includes something for the whole family – a Biergarten, Artisans Market, Pumpkin Painting, Haunted Dance Party, Costume Parades, and Concerts! The day concludes with a family Halloween movie on the lawn.
And new for 2023 – GGCC’s Business EXPO and Taste of Germantown will be part of the fun! We invite B2B and B2C businesses to set up at the event to engage with the community, meet potential new customers, and have a fun day at BlackRock!
Exhibit Fees and Sponsorship Opportunities:
For more information and to register, click here.
| Investment | Marketing Benefits | Other Notes | |
| Event Sponsorship | $250 |
Help us keep this event free and accessible to the Upcounty community! Your sponsorship underwrites supplies and staffing for this event! Sponsor benefits: Signage at event, digital display in lobby, featured on event website, announcements as part of hourly costume contests, social media shoutouts before and after the events from GGCC and BlackRock. |
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| Business EXPO Exhibitor |
$275 – GGCC Member $375 Non GGCC member |
Social shoutouts with photos at/after event
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Fee includes: 10×10 event space. Exhibitor to provide all display pieces including tablecloth, materials and any decor. Materials may not extend beyond tent. Tent and table available for add-on fee. |
| Taste of Germantown Booth |
$300 – GGCC Member $400 Non GGCC member |
Social shoutouts with photos at/after event |
Fee includes: 10×10 event space – OR – space to park food truck. Vendor to provide all display pieces including tablecloth, materials and any decor. Materials may not extend beyond space. Tent and table available for add-on fee. Any vendor-provided tent must be weighed down on the corners. Directions for setup and takedown will be sent via email. Exhibit may not be broken down before 4pm unless due to weather. Event rain date is 10/21/23. Refunds will not be provided. Space is limited. “Taste” vendors must secure special event food permit from Montgomery County. Sales will be direct to consumer, and all proceeds are kept by vendor. Taste vendors are encouraged to bring their own power source. Electricity access via generator is available upon advance request for additional fee, but generator may be placed as far away as 100 feet. If you register for the add-on electricity, please be prepared with extension cords. |
| This event is also seeking in-kind sponsorships for activities and DJ services! Be part of the fun and we’ll package marketing benefits in return! | |||