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Business After Hours is the premier networking event for business professionals. This program gives individuals the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources. Business After Hours events take place once a month giving the hosting business an opportunity to showcase their workplace and gain valuable exposure.

Minority Business Expo - August 17

Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Business After Hours featuring a Minority-Owned Enterprises Expo on Tuesday, August 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Davenport University Student Center, 6191 Kraft Ave. SE.

Why should you attend?
For the networking and business opportunities! Admission and parking are free, with light refreshments and a cash bar provided.
Click here for fax registration.

Who can exhibit?
Any company that is at least 51% owned and operated or controlled by an ethnic minority (Asian/Pacific Island, Black/African/African American, Hispanic, or Native American) is eligible to exhibit at this expo.

Exhibitors will also be invited to a pre-reception just prior to the event.

Exhibitor fees are $35 for members of either the Hispanic Chamber or Grand Rapids Chamber, and $70 for future Chamber members. Your booth will include a skirted table, two chairs, and electricity if needed. Exhibitor space is limited.

This event is ideal for: Anyone who is interested networking.

Interested in exhibiting?

Click here for the registration form.

Can't make it?

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Become a Business After Hours host!

Have you thought about hosting a Business After Hours? The Chamber's Business After Hours events are some of the area's premier networking events. Hosting a Business After Hours is a great way to showcase your business and get potential customers in your door.

Business After Hours is typically held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Attendance ranges from 100-200. We are now taking applications for the 2011 season. Click here for the 2010-2011 Business After Hours application to learn more about hosting.

Who can exhibit for the Minority Business Expo?

Any company that is at least 51% owned and operated or controlled by an ethnic minority (Asian/Pacific Island, Black/African/African American, Hispanic, or Native American) is eligible to exhibit at this expo.