THE Big Bolton Business Expo 2017 is all set for success as almost all the stands are booked ready for the big day on Tuesday, March 28.

This will be the seventh Big Bolton Expo to be held by business support and marketing organisation thebestofbolton and the organisers are delighted.

Commented David Ramsden from thebestofbolton: “We are told that this is now established as THE business event in Bolton where anyone doing or wanting to do business in the town needs to be seen!

“The success of the Expo is evident from the number of sponsors and exhibitors who come back time after time.”

The event at The Bridge Conference Centre in Bradford Street runs from 4.30pm to 8.30pm with 85 exhibitors present representing a broad spread of the town’s business life. Ten Bolton charities are also being given the opportunity to exhibit at the Expo, all nominated by other participating exhibitors, at no cost.

Added Mr Ramsden: “This is an event where businesses from all sectors and of all sizes are able to meet potential suppliers, customers and friends to establish, renew and build relationships to grow and do more business. They can showcase their products and services and improve their profile here.”

“At the last three Expos, we’ve had more than 550 registered attendees, some from exhibiting businesses but always at least 350 coming through the door as visitors.

“And all the signs are that this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever.”

Everyone attending will enjoy free teas and coffees courtesy of Rijo42, free pasties from Carrs Pasties and a welcome drink sponsored by Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme as well as delegate bags full of goodies and information. For the exhibitors, there will also be fast-paced speed networking.

All the sponsors are sponsoring for the second, third and even fourth time with the exception of newcomers Bolton Alarms. The sponsors are: main sponsor RBS, Rijo42, Carrs Pasties, Bolton Tuition Centre, Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme, Fieldings Porter, Print Hub Design and Corner House Design and Print.

Visitors can attend free if they register beforehand at www.bigboltonexpo.co.uk

From left, Shaun Gibbs from Rijo42, Keith O’Hara from Carrs Pasties, David Ramsden from thebestofbolton, Sherrie Charlton from Bolton Tuition Centre, Maura Jackson from Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme, Andrew Taylor from RBS, Laura Leech from Fieldings Porter, Shahzad Ibrahim from Print Hub Design and Alex Evans from Corner House Design and Print