Build your business network at the Business Expo Thursday, October 8, 2009, from to 2 to 7 p.m. at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive. The Expo sold out this year, with more than 60 Shawnee and community businesses exhibiting; all of which are Chamber members!

The Expo is free and open to the community. There will be a few, special features this year like the city's Shawnee-Safety Exhibit from 3 to 6 p.m., which will feature a fire truck and the crew; police officers and vehicles; SWAT officers in full gear; a rescue vehicle; and Patches and Pumper, a remote-controlled device to educate children on fire safety. Also, Shawnee Mission Urgent Care will administer seasonal-flu shots to qualifying individuals for $25 each. Lastly, Fun Services of Kansas City, LLC, will have a Bounce House for children and, quite possibly, adults to enjoy!

With the Chamber having introduced its Sustain Shawnee program in March, it is only fitting the Expo takes a green turn, too. An Eco-Exhibitor Area will feature businesses encouraging green initiatives and sustainability through their products, programs and services. In addition, the Green-Works Gallery will exhibit art created from recycled materials; entries will be from local artists as well as artists from the metropolitan area.

Do not miss this opportunity to build your business network and shake hands with Shawnee and community, business leaders. It is supposed to be a sunny day, so come on out to the Expo!