DADBA Business Expo
By Tim Somers on Sep 6, 2007 in General
DADBA (The Detroit and Downriver Business Association) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Business Expo on September 19, 2007 - from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event will be held at Crystal Gardens on Fort Street in Southgate Michigan.
The event is free and open to the public - DADBA members will be able to feature their products or services at tables throughout the venue. Tables are available for DADBA Member only!!
DADBA is approaching 400 members - If you own a business in the Downriver Michigan area - a membership in DADBA is a great networking group that WILL increase your business.
What is included in your membership ?
Advertising- Your business listing will be placed in your desired business city page. Offering a discount on your product or services gives you two more online listings. There are also options for website banner exchange and key page advertising.
Job Openings / Review Applications- DADBA has a special service for members the ability to review applications of people needing jobs.
35 Meetings A Year! + Special Events! = Great Networking!
Meetings and Special Events- 3 meetings a month will be held at locations throughout the Downriver Detroit Area. Three monthly meetings to choose from, network at your own pace. Early morning breakfast meeting, lunch meeting and evening meeting. Some associations or business groups charge admission fees, or require mandatory attendance. DADBA meetings are designed for you to network at your own pace. You may choose to attend any meeting, or every meeting. All meetings are FREE to attend.
Networking- To network is the single most important factor in small business to medium sized business success. DADBA meetings are designed for you to market your business and ideas, while meeting fellow business owners in the area. People are more likely to purchase a service or product from you, if they know you personally. The other key factor is as a DADBA member you have access and the ability to meet people that can also assist you.
Example: Would it benefit you, if you personally know and associate with a plumber, electrician, auto repair specialist or a real estate broker.
Come to the DADBA meetings, put on a presentation for your business.
Meet and market your services to local business owners in the area.
Purchase services and products from members at discounted rates.
Get feedback about your service or product.
Exchange ideas and business tips, make new friends.
Host events and network online between meetings.
More information on the benefits of networking
Discounts- Members have offered other DADBA members discounts on their services and products One discount from your DADBA card could possibly pay for your entire membership.
Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
