Business & Tech

Reminder: Forsyth Business Expo Thursday

Don't miss this year's Business Expo and be sure to stop by the Cumming Patch booth.

The 2012 Business Expo, hosted by the , takes place Thursday, Aug. 16, at the  located at 7745 Majors Road in Cumming.

The expo, now in its fourth year, provides an environment for businesses to enhance their relationships, research the market for leading products and services, and learn about the most innovative business practices.

More than 60 vendors, including Cumming Patch will be on hand, with giveaways and booth prizes for attendees.

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The event is from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a 'Expo After Hours' at 5 p.m.

In addition to the networking and promotional opportunities, other features will include a full day of speakers, including Victoria Colligan.

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Colligan, a serial visionary, leader in fun and lover of style, will speak during a working lunch session prior to the start of the expo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Colligan's company is the first new media company to provide encouragement, advice and exposure to women entrepreneurs. She created a platform that blends feminine sensibility with business as it relates to lifestyle, creativity and the bottom line.

Since founding Ladies Who Launch in 2002, Colligan has elevated the company to celebrity status with her appearances on The Today Show, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, ABC News, Jean Chatsky Radio, CBS News, and the Morning Show with Mike and Juliet. See her video interview on Fox News Live.

Pre-registration for the session is suggested, as space is limited.

Visit the Cumming-Forsyth Expo website to register and for more information. For questions contact Jason Mock at 770-887-6461, ext. 15 or via e-mail.

Come visit the Cumming Patch booth to learn more about who we are at the 2012 Business Expo.


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