Oct 23, 2014
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
9100 Freedom Center BLVD
Manassas, VA
PRINCE WILLIAM, VA— Connections, Prince William’s largest tradeshow returns on Thursday, October 23 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center, located at 10900 University Boulevard in Manassas. Connections 2014 is free and open to the public, thanks to the support of event sponsors National Capital Region of the Red Cross-Courtesy QMT Windchimes, Logis Tech Inc., My Plumber Heating & Cooling, Lockheed Martin and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Minnieland Academy is the Chamber’s Education Vision Partner. Comcast is the Chamber’s Business Growth Vision Partner.
Something new you’ll see at Connections 2014 is the addition of “Innovation Stations”. In a scavenger hunt format, attendees will be given a passport and encouraged to visit participating exhibitors. “Innovation Stations” help attendees learn more about the innovative products and services provided by businesses here in our area. Participants will submit the completed passport to be entered to win a prize awarded to the winner following the event. We are pleased to have Lockheed Martin as the Innovation Station Sponsor for Connections 2014.
Based on attendance in past years, the Chamber expects more than 1,600 attendees at Connections 2014. More than 100 exhibitors will participate, giving members of the public the opportunity to learn about businesses operating in and around Prince William County as well as the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. Exhibitors offering products and services for both consumers and other businesses will be on hand. Many participants are also set to offer special show pricing during Connections. Attendees will have the convenience of stopping by the 95 Express Lanes booth to purchase their EZ pass. Lastly, don’t miss out on the chance to meet the Red Cross Therapy Dogs and learn about their Emergency Response Vehicles.
Attendance and parking are free with a shuttle service provided for overflow parking. Attendees will be treated to free food and drink from: Bad to the Bone Smokehouse, PF Changs, Glory Days Grill, Chick-Fil-A, Chicago Grill and Virginia Water Conditioning. All attendees will also be eligible for a $500 cash prize drawing, sponsored by 95 Express Lanes in addition to the many exhibitor door prizes and giveaways. The Gainesville Times/Prince William Times is the Community Partner for the tradeshow.
For more information about attending Connections 2014, go to www.pwchamber.org/connections and click on the Attendee info tab or call the Prince William Chamber of Commerce at 703-368-6600.
