Diamond Valley Business Expo Shop local! We all want to – but – Where is it!

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With over 600 business licences registered in Turner Valley and Black Diamond, lots of services are available right here!  The Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce hopes to create awareness of all the skilled tradesmen and professionals and businesses that are located in the Diamond Valley region. With the support of the towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley and an enthusiastic group of individuals called the Diamond Valley Economic Partnership, the Diamond Valley Business Expo concept has gone beyond the planning stages and will be a reality on March 18th and 19th.
Friday evening, after set up, the registered businesses will have a time to meet, mix and mingle over hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. A short presentation will be given, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, joint initiatives, partnerships and mutual support. Then on with the fun!
From 10:00am till 4:00pm on Saturday, the general public will be able to visit the booths of 40 local businesses to find out who has the answers to all our needs. What about installing solar panels! What building renovation pitfalls could I avoid? Where do I find grief management support? What help is there locally for chronic pain?  Find hundreds of answers under the roof of the Flare ‘N Derrick in March.
For even more in depth information, attend one of 24 presentations given in the meeting rooms of the Sheep River Library, located right next to the Flare! Sign up for dozens of gift packages! And take advantage of the lunch counter hosted by the Friends of the Sheep River Library.
To register your business for one of the 40 tables, look on the Web page of the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce at:
www.diamondvalleychamber.com or email the chamber at:
info@diamondvalleychamber.com. Watch your mail for the registration form which should be going out this month. The first 24 paid up businesses wanting to take advantage of the additional 'speaking presentation' opportunity will be registered on a first come first serve basis. And keep an eye on this paper for  ads and listings of the information presentations.

Submitted by Diane Osberg