The City of Apache Junction and Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a local business expo/networking event AND public sector purchasing open house on September 24th at the Multigenerational Recreation Center, 1035 North Idaho Road.

This event is designed to encourage local businesses to let the community know about their goods and services and to educate the public about goods and services available in the area.

"Apache Junction strongly supports local economic development and this event will be the first ever activity of this kind in the city," according to Larry Johnson, Chamber CEO.

Also, in addition to the sponsoring organizations, the event will feature representatives from the Apache Junction Fire District, the Apache Junction Unified School District, Central Arizona College and the Police, Parks and Recreation, and City Purchasing Departments from the sponsoring organization, among others. The Apache Junction Water District will also participate.

There will be an opportunity for businesses to network with these public sector agencies and interact with their purchasing officials as well as with each other. To register for the event call the Chamber of Commerce at (480) 982-3141. Participants will be allowed to set up their tables from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The event will go from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm in the Recreation Center's Senior Dining area.

Each business in the event will purchase a table and chairs (rental) in advance from the Center for $25 to cover costs of the event with any extra money going to fund local tourism marketing.

"This will serve as our kick-off event to this season's Shop AJ/Shop local campaign.
Whatever we can do to assist local businesses with increasing their sales awareness with public sector purchasing is something we want to help make happen. Let's try and keep our dollars circulating in the local economy," said Steve Filipowicz, Economic Development Director for the City. "It is also exciting that this event co-sponsored with our Chamber of Commerce is open to the general public".

For further information and to register call the Apache Chamber of Commerce at (480) 982-3141.

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