THE SALINAS MARKETPLACE…WHERE BUSINESS GROWS

JOIN, NETWORK, GROW

Friday, May 6th, 2011 --  Monterey County’s biggest trade show, Expo 2011, will take place on Thursday, May 12th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Steinbeck Institute for Arts and Culture (formerly Sherwood Hall) in Salinas.

Business owners in Monterey County won’t want to miss this noteworthy event.  There they will have the opportunity to meet and network with the movers and shakers of not only the local economy, but also an emerging global economy of fresh food production.  “We’re ground zero for fresh,” said Chamber Executive, Tom Carvey.  “And we’re excited to be showing it off with cooking demonstrations and offerings from some of the best in local restaurants, produce and wineries that our economy has to offer.”

Expo 2011 is presented by the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Rabobank.  The Chamber is also grateful to Platinum Sponsors: Alvarez Technology Group, Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas, Manpower and Monterey Bay Systems.  Gold Sponsors: Apex Signs and Graphics, Emeritus at Hardin Ranch, Republic Services, and the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority. Silver Sponsors: Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Northridge Mall, Pacific Valley Bank, Pinnacle Bank and Plasco Energy.  Media Sponsors: Comcast Spotlight, Entravision Communications, KMCE-TV Azteca 43, KWAV 96.9 / ESPN 630 / Z 97.9, La Campesina, The Salinas Californian and the Monterey County Herald.

Business owners, you won't want to miss this opportunity to rub elbows with many Monterey County elite at the 2011 Salinas Valley Expo on Thursday, May 12th...the Salinas Marketplace, Where Business Grows.  General admission tickets are only $5.00 and individuals may learn more on the Chamber’s website at www.salinaschamber.com or by calling 751-7725.