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Walter E. Washington Convention Center Expo Floor | Ballroom A, B, & C Workshops | Rooms 304-305-306 Executive Luncheon | 202 A & B |
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Monday, April 24, 2023 Expo Floor from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:00 am Executive Luncheon at 12:00 pm |
GWHCC Business Expo
Join us at our biggest event of the year and connect with the region's leading businesses.
The GWCC Business Expo has become the region’s premier event connecting minority-owned businesses with potential clients and organizations that support their growth. Participation in the Expo has increased from 70 exhibitors and 500 attendees in 2010 to over 1,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors in 2019. A once in a year opportunity to have your business on display among these powerful resources.
Why attend?
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- Connect with the Local Hispanic Business Community – According to Nielson, if it were a standalone country, the US Hispanic market’s buying power would be a top-20 world economy. Ranked the nation’s fourth fastest growing market, the Washington metro area Hispanic market greatly impacts/influences this standing. The Expo is an excellent opportunity to meet leaders of the Hispanic business community face‐to‐face and establish the relationships that would allow your business to gain access to the local Hispanic market.
- Meet Buyers and Decision Makers – Interact with over 100 exhibitors that will be showcasing their businesses. Additionally, the Business Matchmaking Sessions will allow you to meet decision makers that purchase goods and services in local and federal government agencies, large organizations and corporations.
- Attend Business Workshops – Topics will include Marketing to Hispanics, How to Do Business with DC, MD, and VA Governments, Learning from Successful Hispanic Business-Owners, Federal Procurement, Overseas Investment Opportunities, and more.
- Explore International Business Opportunities – Latin American Embassies will be present to showcase unique business opportunities.
- Get covered - Get informed and enroll yourself, your family or business in the District's health exchange with DC Health Link.
Executive Luncheon
Each year the Business Expo features a high-profile VIP Executive Luncheon that brings C-Suite executives and corporate leaders together. This portion of the expo is an opportunity to listen to some incredible speakers. Plus a networking opportunity where you get the word out about your business to some of the most prominent people in the community that you may otherwise not be able to get in front of.
This years Executive Luncheon will be held in the Walter E Washington Convention Center, Room 207 A & B, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Meet our Executive Luncheon Speaker
James Rhee, Founder & CEO, red helicopter
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An acclaimed impact investor, founder, CEO, goodwill strategist, community connector, and educator. He empowers people, brands, and organizations by marrying capital and creativity through operationalized purpose. He is an award-winning thought leader on topics such as multidimensional transformation, the intersection of capital, race, and gender, the future of capitalism, and values-based investing and leadership. His newest venture, red helicopter, is forging systemic alliances through the principles of kindness and math to shape a more sustainable form of capitalism. His work has been featured on by TED Conference, Brene Brown, and the leading global media outlets and platforms. Soon-to-be a published author.
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Meet the Executive Luncheon Emcee
Alex Orfinger, Publisher, Washington Business Journal
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Alex Orfinger is Publisher of the Washington Business Journal. After serving as Executive Vice President of American City Business Journals for several years, Alex has returned to the role that first brought him to Washington, DC. He is excited, at this important moment, to help the Business Journal be at the center of conversations around economic recovery and income disparity, and why these issues must matter to the business community.
Alex is committed to working at the intersection of business and community. He believes the road to economic renewal runs through deeper relationships, connectivity, and leadership and that innovation and entrepreneurship will be front and center as the engine for growth. |
PITCH YOUR BIZ COMPETITIONPitch Your Business at the GWHCC Business Expo on Monday, April 24, 2023. Apply today and you may be one of the 8 selected businesses that will Pitch their Biz in front of a LIVE crowd! A panel of judges chosen from the local entrepreneurial community will judge the competition. Top three winners will earn prices valued at $500, $400, and $300. All Small Business are eligible.
To apply for the competition, applicants must fill out the online form by 11:59 pm (ET), on Friday, April 7, 2023. |
All applicants must be available to present their business pitch in person in the first round and the final round. Terms and Conditions apply.
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Why Exhibit?
The GWHCC Annual Business Expo provides the opportunity for you to showcase your business to over 1,000 potential new customers. Launched in 2010, the Business Expo is one of our region's prime events to connect multi-cultural owned businesses to companies and clients who want to do business with them. Capitalize on this unique opportunity to reach one of the fastest growing Hispanic markets in the country.
The Business EXPO is the time to:
- Increase business awareness and credibility.
- Showcase existing and/or new products/services.
- Sell products/services – “cash and carry” allowed and encouraged.
- Make key business contacts and “seal the deal”. People do business with people they know!
- Network with other exhibitors and attendees
- Promote employment opportunities.
Exhibitor Booth Rates:
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On Site Benefits Include:
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Why Sponsor?
This is your opportunity to target the nation's largest minority group.
When you invest in our community, you invest in your success. The Business Expo is just one of many programs and initiatives that supports the Chamber’s mission to build community through business. Your sponsorship of the Expo will help position you as a leader in the GWHCC business community and help us create more opportunities for business growth and success.
When you invest in our community, you invest in your success. The Business Expo is just one of many programs and initiatives that supports the Chamber’s mission to build community through business. Your sponsorship of the Expo will help position you as a leader in the GWHCC business community and help us create more opportunities for business growth and success.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click the options below for further information.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR 2023 SPONSORS
GWHCC TRUSTEES
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President's Club
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Presenting Sponsor
Leading Sponsor
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Registration Area Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
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Executive Luncheon Sponsor
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Job Pavilion Sponsor
Corporate Sponsor
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Breakfast Area Sponsor
Small Business Village Sponsors
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Workshop Sponsors
Media Sponsors
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Fashion Show Sponsors
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Partners
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Raffle Giveaway Sponsors
For more information contact GWHCC at info@gwhcc.org or call 202-728-0352.
*No refunds or reimbursements. General Attendance is FREE and open to all. As this is an adult-focused event, children are not allowed unless otherwise instructed by the GWHCC organizers.
*No refunds or reimbursements. General Attendance is FREE and open to all. As this is an adult-focused event, children are not allowed unless otherwise instructed by the GWHCC organizers.
