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Date: September 17, 2007
Contact: Ryan Entz, 268-1152

Hundreds of Business Professionals to be at the Chamber’s Expoventure 2007, presented by Fidelity Bank, Thursday at Century II.

Expoventure 2007 is free and offers a full day of business events.

Wichita, KS – The Wichita Metro Chamber’s Expoventure 2007, presented by Fidelity Bank, runs from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Century II Expo Hall. Expoventure is a powerful way for businesses to do business face to face with key business professionals, providing hundreds of opportunities to shake hands with customers ready to do business.

Expoventure 2007 is free and offers free parking at Lawrence-Dumont (with shuttles every few minutes) and free lunch at the popular BizBites.

Expoventure Schedule of Events:

Exhibitor Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Exhibition Hall
Features speaker Pat Williams and a complimentary breakfast.

Show Floor Ribbon Cutting, 10 a.m., Show Floor
Join us in celebrating the opening of the show floor with the Ribbon Cutting ceremony featuring Wichita Metro Chamber President & CEO Bryan Derreberry.

Seminar, 10:30 a.m., Concert Hall
Pat Williams, senior vice president of NBA's Orlando Magic, presents “The Seven Keys to Leadership in the 21st Century.” Cost: $25. Register: 268-1121.

BizBites, 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Show Floor
Showcases Wichita’s finest restaurants and caterers as they hand out samples to attendees at the show.

5 Minute Networking, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Convention Hall
Speed networking at its finest. Meet other business professionals during these effective 5 minute introductions.

Cornerstone Reception, 4 p.m., 2nd Floor Lobby
Recognition of Wichita Metro Chamber members celebrating their one- and 15-year anniversaries as Chamber Members.

Business After Hours , 5-7 p.m., Show Floor
Fabulous food, beverages, and door prizes on the Red Carpet Aisle will be a great feature for attendees as they build their network on the show floor.

Show Floor Closes, 7 p.m.

Business face to face at Expoventure 2007 is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Century II Expo Hall. Free admission. Free parking. Free lunch.

For more information on this one-day show, visit www.expoventurewichita.com or contact Kristy Vogel at 268-1117, or kvogel@wichitachamber.org.

Expoventure Presenting Sponsor: Fidelity Bank; Platinum Sponsors: Sign-A-Rama, Verizon Wireless; The Help Desk by Allison; Media Sponsors: Clear Channel Wichita, Cox Media and The Wichita Eagle Business Today.