A BUSINESS Expo which turned into a sell-out event earlier in the year is back again in October by popular demand.

The Big Bolton Expo Autumn 2015 is staged by business marketing and support organisation thebestofbolton at The Bridge Conference Centre in Bradford Street, Bolton, on Tuesday, October 6 from 4pm to 8.30pm.

The Bridge Centre was the venue for thebestofbolton’s Bolton Expo in February when all 75 commercial stands were sold and more than 500 delegates registered for the day.

Only 10 of the available stands remain now for the October event, when once more there will also be 10 free stands for nominated local charities.

“After the February Expo so many people asked us when the next one was that we realised we had to put on another one in 2015,” explained David Ramsden who, with wife Gaynor, is the franchisee for thebestofbolton.

“The response once more has been excellent, and we’re confident that the remaining stands will be snapped up. There is a lot of interest around the Expo and we’ve tried to stay with the same winning formula.”

NatWest will again be the main sponsor with fellow sponsor FSB, plus media partners the Bolton News and Bolton FM, delegate bag sponsor Kip McGrath, show guide sponsor redchilli design, food sponsor Carr’s Pasties, refreshment sponsor rijo42 and car park sponsor BCCcars.com.

Jemma Staines from NatWest commented: “NatWest is very keen to support local, independent businesses and we believe that the Expo is a fantastic way to bring businesses together and connect with local people.”

Homeless charity Bolton Young Person’s Housing Scheme sponsor the welcome drink, and Bolton FM will be broadcasting live from the event.

Exhibitors taking part so far include Lexus Bolton, Craftprint, Fieldings Porter Solicitors, Full Circle IT, Lostock Motor Works, Enhance Hair & Beauty, E Cars of Bolton and RoomFourDessert.

“The Expos are always busy, and it’s a great opportunity to take part in networking events and to build contacts as well as finding new customers and new suppliers,” added Mr Ramsden.

The Expo is free to delegates provided they register beforehand at www.bigboltonexpo.co.uk