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2023 Metro Vancouver Business Expo

2024 Vendor FAQ

You can add your logo to a social media graphic to share on social media. Create a customized flyer here-
https://inbranded.co/c/blackbizexpo2024

The exhibition space includes one 2ft by 6ft table and two chairs. Exhibitor space is approximately 6ft by 8ft. Exhibitors should provide tablecloths or table skirts for their tables. If you need help getting customized accessories like a backdrop, table skirt, table cover, etc., for your exhibition space, we are happy to provide recommendations. As part of your table setup, we also recommend bringing pop-up business banners that display the service/product you provide. Flyers and business cards are also great information sources to share with the community.

If you plan to make sales, we strongly encourage you to take payment electronically via POS or Interac e-transfer. We do not encourage cash sales due to theft and other security issues. Please ensure you have the required license and permit to sell your products. Please note that due to sales taking place on City of Surrey property, you are required to remit 15% of sales to the City after the event.

8:45am – 11:00am – Arrival and set up by exhibitors.
11:00am – 11:45am – Exclusive speaking program for exhibitors, including the City of Surrey, Futurpreneur Black Press, Surrey Board of Trade, Yoruba Social and Cultural Association of BC and more!
12:00am – 4:00pm Expo open to the public. 

4:00-4:30pm – Tear down.

Attendees have the opportunity to win door prizes every hour. We welcome your contributions in the form of products or gift cards for these prizes, and you can bring them with you to the Expo. This is added exposure for your business. Please let us know in advance if you will be contributing a prize.

The event is FREE for the community to attend. Please share this link with your network. https://BlackBusinessEXPO2024.eventbrite.ca

As a perk for being an exhibitor at this event you receive:
• a $100 discount on a new Surrey Board of Trade membership for one year. Contact membership@businessinsurrey.com to claim.
• A complimentary ticket to the 2025 Economic Forecast in February (date TBC). Contact heather@businessinsurrey.com to claim. $90 value
• A complimentary admission to an Impact Learning Lab of your choice. Expires March 31, 2025. Contact heather@businessinsurrey.com to claim. $37 value
• One exhibitor will win the opportunity to be an exhibitor at the Seasonal Sizzle Business Reception on December 5, 2024. Winner will be contacted in November. $1,500 value

Frequently Asked Questions

We suggest parking in the underground parking and using the elevators to arrive at the main floor.

There is plenty of parking available in the underground parking lot and surrounding areas. Please note that pay parking is in effect. There is a $4.00 flat rate on the weekend or $1.50 per hour.

A floor plan will be posted at registration for the vendors to reference when they arrive.

All belongings should be stored at your vendor space.

The facility has an elevator and easy access for those with disabilities to move around. If you require an accommodation, please contact heather@businessinsurrey.com as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you.

We recommend bringing ready to eat meals or accessing the wide variety of food establishments in close proximity to the venue or the vendors on-site. Nearby
there is Prado Cafe, Dominion Bar and Grill, Big Star Sandwich, Express News and Convenience, Tim Hortons, Pacific Poke, Trees Cheesecake and Organic
Coffee and a variety of food services at Central City Mall.

Yes, free public wi-fi is available on-site.

If you have questions, please feel free to call Adeola at 587-719-7776 or Adebola at 604-767-6752.