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FENTON COMMUNITY
e poFENTON’S IB PROGRAM TAKES
EXPO ‘CENTER STAGE’Student projects and displays from
pre-k through 12th grade will be exhibited in IB SHOWCASE
EXPO IS KICK-OFF FOR CHAMBER RAFFLE TICKET SALES — $20 EACHWinners will get free trip to Spain or cash prize of $5,000, or 10 smaller
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31 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG
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Long-time businesses and first-time participants are welcome to enjoy Expo benefits
By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 This is the firstyear thatEpicCNCTrainingAcademywillparticipateintheCommunity Expo, and company CEOMikeParkerisexcitedfortheopportu-nity. “We’llbelocatedrightnexttotheFen-tonHighSchoolbooth,whichwillgiveusgreatexposuretoparentsandstudentswho can learn what we’re all about,”saidParker.“Noteverystudent is interested inattendingcollege.Thosewho are mechanicallyinclined sometimesgetlostintheshuffle.We’realsointerestedintalkingwith kids who wouldlikeamorehands-on,af-fordablemechanicalen-gineeringexperience.” Parker is just oneexampleofalong-timebusiness that is takinga fresh look at theop-portunities Expo has to offer to localbusinesses. “It’simportantforeveryonetoenjoyallthefunofExpo,butitreallycomesdowntodoingwhat’sbestforourmemberbusinesses,” saidShellyDay, chamberexecutivedirector.“Theshowisforourmembers;that’swhywe’rehere.”
Business is top priority at every Expo
KenandShannonBrant,ofColdwellBankerProfessionalsinFenton,continueto be theExpo’sMainSponsor, alongwithSharpFuneralHomes,generouslyallowingthepublictoattendtheExpoatnocharge.“WearehonoredtoworkalongsideSharpFuneralHomes,topresenttheExpotothecommunity,”saidShannon.She also heads up Expo planning fortheirrealestateoffice,aparticipantfortheentirehistoryofExposince1984. Visitorswillnoticeaspring-likesettingastheyentertheExpothroughthedoorsofFentonHighSchool.“We’reproudoftheentryway,whichalsoincludesphotosofarchitecturalinterest,takenofhomesinFenton,Linden,HollyandGrandBlancareas,”saidShannon. Therecordnumberofbusinessesandgroups that signed up for booths thisyeararesayingbytheirsupportofExpothatit’sabenefittotheirbusinesstobethere.“There’snowayabusinesscouldget5,000peopletowalkthroughtheirdoorsontheirown,”saidChairmanLindaHathaway.“Weprovidethisopportunity
forthem,thenit’suptoeach individual busi-nessororganizationtoattract visitors to theirbooth.”Cheryl Fons, whoopened Spa NaturelleinFentonin2013,par-ticipated in her firstExpo last year, andwillbereturningagainthis year. “It’s a goodway for the commu-nitytolearnaboutlocalbusinesses,” she said.
“We’repleasedtoletpeopleknowaboutournaturalproductsattheExpo.ManyofourproductsareMichiganmade.” Attractingvisitorstoaboothisuptothe business, providing its own décor,giveaways,etc. Thisyear,boothswillbecompetingfora$300OfficeLunchprizetoachambermemberrestaurant,awardedtothebooththatrepresentsbestitsbusinessorindustry.
We are honored to work alongside Sharp Funeral Homes, to present the Expo to the community.Shannon BrantColdwell Banker Professionals
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The 2015 Expo already sets a record
By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Thisyear’sCommunityExpoissettingrecordsforthenumberofboothsbeingsetup by local businessesandcivicorganizations. “This is our largestshow ever,” saidExpoChairmanLindaHatha-way, ofBradHoffmanInsurance.“We’vesold150 booth spaces andhad to close registration earlier thanusual.” Likeeverysuccessfulevent,Fenton’sCommunityExporunssmoothlybecausenodetails are left to chance.TheExpo
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The 2015 Expo sets the record for the most booths, with 150 registered.
Committee,under the leadershipofHa-thaway, and ShellyDay, of the FentonRegional Chamber, starts planning thenextyear’seventassoonasthetablesandchairsareputawayfromthecurrentyear’sExpo. “We’renot intore-creating theExpoeveryyear,”saidHathaway.“Itpromotesitself. Exhibitors come to us becausethey want to participate in this Expo.We’recomplimentedallthetimeabouthowsmoothlytheeventruns.Weknowfrom experiencewhatworks andwhatdoesn’t.” Onerecordthathasn’tbeensetyetisthe total number of attendeeswhowillvisittheExpothisSaturdayandSunday,
March 7-8. “We usuallyhave about 5,000 Expovisitors,” said Hathaway.“It doesn’t usually varythatmuch.” Serving on the ExpoCommittee with Hatha-way andDay are:Dawn
Placek,DebbieBrindle,JasonMatznick,Kelsey Riley, Michael LaJoice, MikeWagner, Pastor Andy Baranck, ReenySovel,R.J.Sharp,ScottGrossmeyerandToniDill.
Record number of business booths will fill Fenton High School’s gym and hallways
The details are in the planning.Linda HathawayExpo Chairman
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Entertainment includes singing, music and dancing, plus fitness, martial arts and SCUBA demonstrations
By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 TheCommunityExpohasalwaysbeenaboutpromotinglocalbusinesses,whilegiving families a fun, informative andaffordableevent toattendduring theselastfewweeksofwinter. Inadditiontolearningabouttheavail-abilityofbusinessservicesandproductsin the tri-county area and beyond, theexpoprovidesdozensofentertainmentoptions.“PeoplejustlovetheatmosphereandexcitementoftheExpo,”saidChair-manLindaHathaway.“It’salotoffunforeveryone.” Entertainmentbeginstheminuteyouwalk through thedoor.Here’sa listofentertainmentanddemonstrationsyou’llenjoyduringbothdaysoftheExpo:
‘Let us entertain you’ at the Expo
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Every year, the Fenton High School Ambassadors kick-off the opening of Expo on Saturday.
Saturday, March 7 11 A.M. TO 12 P.M. Kick-off entertainment by the Fenton High School Ambassadors 12 TO 12:30 P.M. Fenton Community Orchestra1:30 TO 2 P.M. Jazzercise 2 TO 3 P.M. Chasse Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio3 TO 3:30 P.M. Linden Dance Academy 3:30 TO 4:45 P.M. F.I.R.E. (Fenton Institute for Rock Excellence) by A Joyful Noise Music StudioALL DAY LONG – The Dive Shop Pool SCUBA Demonstration
Sunday, March 811:30 A.M. TO 12:15 P.M. A Joyful Noise Music Studio12:30 TO 1 P.M. Anderson Karate1 TO 1:30 P.M. Fenton Karate1:30 TO 2:30 P.M. Chasse Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio2:30 TO 3 P.M. Linden Dance AcademyALL DAY LONG The Dive Shop Pool SCUBA Demonstration
People just love the atmosphere and excitement of Expo.Linda HathawayExpo Chairman
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By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 LindaHathawayisthefacebehindtheFenton Community Expo, lending hertime, talents andpassion for the eventformorethanthreedecades. The 31st Expo is set forSaturday,March 7 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. andSunday,March 8 from 11 a.m. to 4p.m.atFentonHighSchool. Fenton High School hasalways been the site of theExpo,asbothschoolofficialsandtheExpoCommitteecon-tinuetorespecttherelation-shipthatstrengthenscommu-nityties.“Itgivestheschoolachancetoshowcasetheirfacilitiesandresidentsofthecommunityanopportunitytoseetheinsideof theschoolbuildingatwork,”saidHathaway.“FentonHighSchoolisourhonoraryco-host.” Hathawaywasexpectingherdaughter,Angela, during those exciting days ofthe inauguralExpo31yearsago. Theeventhadbeenstartedbyseveral localbusinessmen,andHathawaywasactiveonthefirstExpoCommittee. “Itwasexcitingandscary,”admittedHathaway,whohaschairedtheeventforthepast26years.“Aneventlikethishadneverbeen triedbefore.Wehad todoeverythingallinthegym,fromfoodtoexhibitors,andhadtostartfromscratch,fromthesoundsystemtoelectrical.” The first Expo was held for twodays but different singing groups andentertainment only took place for oneof thosedays.“Theentertainmentpor-tion of the show has really evolvedovertheyears,”saidHathaway.Infact,manydifferentdatesandactivitieshavebeen triedandnotalwayssuccessfully.“Onetime,wehadaheatedtentoutsidetoaddtoaccommodatelargervendors.Itwasreallycoldthatyear,andweneverdiditagain.We’vetriedandpaidforprofes-sionalentertainmentfortheauditorium,butwefoundthatpeoplereallylikebeingapartoftheactioninthegym,cafeteriaandhallways.” TheFentonHighSchoolAmbassadorskickedofftheveryfirstExpoasitcontin-uestodotothisday.AperformancebytheFentonCommunityOrchestrawhichimmediatelyfollowshasnowbecomeitsowntradition,alongwithotherentertain-mentbothdaysoftheevent. Thegrowthof theExpohasbeen itsmost amazing characteristic, accordingtoHathaway.Thisisoneofthelongest-standingandmostwell-respectedExposofitskindinMichigan,andmanycom-munities soon followed suit.Butmosthavebeeninacycleof“comingandgo-ing,”ratherthaninasteadyaccelerationofpopularityandgrowth. Inaddition tobeingaboonfor localbusinesses, it has also become a wel-comed family event this time of year.“Wedoitthistimeofyearonpurpose,”saidHathaway.“It’sachanceforpeopletogetout, take thefamilyand itwon’tcostyouafortune.” It’salsoahugeopportunityforcom-munitygroupstogatherandvolunteerto-getherforacommoncause.“Everyone’sa
Linda HathawayChairman of Fenton Community Expo
“We do it (Expo) this time of year on purpose. It’s a chance for people to get out, take the family and it won’t cost you a fortune .”
31 years and still going strong . . .volunteerwhoworksattheExpo,exceptforthepaidstaffoftheChamber,”saidHathaway.“We’vegotdozensofCham-ber and business volunteers, NationalHonorSocietykids fromFenton,LakeFenton and Linden schools, plus BoyScouts,theFentonHighSchoolbaseballteamanddozensofothervolunteers.” EvenHathaway’sfamilywasraisedonExpo.TheHathaway’sson,Bill,wasan
Ambassadorduringtheearlyyears,andhascomebackasa magician and entertainerasanadult.DaughterAngelawasnotquitebornyetatthetimeherpregnantmomhelpedwith the firstExpo, but shevolunteeredinherhighschoolyearsthroughNHSandasalo-caldancestudent.Kayce,theyoungest,grewupatExpoanddancedthroughmanyyearsof
theevent.“ManykidswhostartedasExpovolunteers are now second generationExpovisitorsandhelpers,”saidHathaway.
Linda Hathaway has been involved with the Expo since its beginning
This is Expo Chairman Linda Hathaway’s 31st Community Expo and she’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Summary
DoesshehaveanyplanstopasstheExpotorchontosomeoneelseanytimesoon?“AtfirstIsaiditwas‘20andout,’then‘25andout,’then‘30andout,’”saidHathawaywithasmile.“IstilllovewhatIdoinoverseeingtheevent,whileeachpersonontheExpoCommitteemakestheirowncontribution.”
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Fenton’s IB program takes Expo ‘center stage’Student projects and displays from pre-k through 12th grade will be exhibited in IB SHOWCASEBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Avisittothisyear’sExpowillnotonlytakeyouintothehallsofFentonHighSchool;itwillalsobringyouclosertowhattoday’sFentonAreaPublicSchool(FAPS)studentsarelearning. Thisfirst-everdisplayoftheInterna-tionalBaccalaureateSHOWCASEwillgive visitors an inside look atFentonschools’uniqueIBprogramat the el-ementary,middleandhighschoollevels. FAPSisthefirstpublicschooldistrictinMichigan to offer the InternationalBaccalaureate Program district-wide,according to Superintendent Tim Jal-kanen. “See aworld-class education in ac-tion,with student learning showcasedbystudentprojectsanddisplaysforall
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Letter from Shelly Day and Linda Hathaway
Expo ChairpersonExecutive Director
The31stAnnualCommunityExpoisbustingattheseams!Ithasbecomeneces-sarytoexpandtheshowtoaccommodatethegrowingnumberofbusinesses thatdesiretoparticipate.AsyouenterthemainentranceoftheExpoyouwillbegreetedbyoureventsponsors,ColdwellBankerProfessionalsandSharpFuneralHomes.Once again free admission is providedthroughtheirgeneroussponsorship. Theexcitementofthisyear’sshowisbeingcreatedbyour long termexhibi-torsandvarietyofnewexhibitorsfillingover150booths.TheExpoprovidesanexcellentopportunityforthesebusinessestoshowcasetheirproductsandservicestoover4,000consumersthatwillvisittheshowExpoweekend.Oursponsorsareanexcellentexampleofsupportmakingcertainthatourshowisasuccess.Inad-ditiontofreeadmissionprovidedbyourevent sponsors, Chassé Ballroom andLatinDanceStudio,ValleyTentRental,FaithCityChurch,RainbowChildCare
Center and Brad Hoffman InsuranceAgencysponsorentertainment,drawings,aKidsZoneandthepettingzoo.Theseservicesbenefitattendeesaswellasbusi-nessowners. BesuretostopbytheFentonRegionalChamber of Commerce booth wherewewillhaveondisplayourrecentOut-standing Chamber of the Year Award,informationonthenewlylaunchedYoungProfessionalsGroup,alongwithfreeareamapsandChamberdirectories.ThestaffandvolunteersintheirSpanishattirewillbesellingraffleticketsforachancetowintheChamber’sSpaintripfortwoor$5,000cash.ThewinningticketwillbedrawnattheTasteinFentonAugust6th.Thecostforeachticketis$20with2nd–11thprizesvaluedover$250each. Mark your calendars for March 7thand8th.Welookforwardtoyoujoiningusaswepromotebusinessand“Spring”forwardwithourbiggestshoweverhostedintheFentonHighSchool.
By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Therearedozensofreasonsyou’llwanttoattendtheCommunityExpoinFenton,andhereare10,plusanextratip,justtogetyoustarted.
1) It’s a chance to learnmore aboutyourhometown andbusiness com-munity. You can put “Shop Lo-cal” into action by finding outyour favorite new destinations.
2) You’ll be entertained with freemusic, dancing and fitness op-portunities from local studios andbusinesses.Ifyou’veneverseentheFenton High School Ambassadorsperform, this is your opportunity.
3) Do something you’ve never donebefore.You can participate inTheDiveShop’spooldemosalldaylong.
4) You can bringhomewinningsfromTheStateBank’sdebutofits‘CracktheCode’ safe.Crack the six-digitcodeandyou’lltakehome$50,000or a few prizes along the way.Enjoy their free photo booth, too.
5) You also mightwina50/50draw-ing from the Chamber, with thewinning ticket drawn on Sunday,March 8 at 4 p.m. Half the pro-ceeds will go toward Expo ex-penses;theotherhalftothewinner.
6) Enjoy a free,funfamilyouting–nomatterwhattheweather–thankstothe generosity of long-time spon-sors Sharp Funeral Homes andColdwell Banker Professionals.
7) Enjoy a mini-reunionwith familyandfriendsyouhaven’tseeninalongtime. Everyone goes to the Expo!
8) Take a break from thecold. It’sa“breath of fresh air” insideFentonHigh School, thanks to the springdisplayyou’llenjoyuponentering.
9) You’ll take home a lot of “freestuff” from area businesses.
10) You’ll be proudofyourhometownandpleased thatyouchose tobeapartofit.
Here’s an extra reason togo:Yourchildcanhavea freevision screening,thankstotheFentonLionsClub,nowinits15thyearofofferingthesescreeningsattheExpo.
10 reasons to attend Expo 2015Make sure to mark Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8 on your calendar for 31st annual event
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Food, friends, prizes and a chance to see something unusual are all reasons to go to Expo.
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Many activities geared for children, including Petting Zoo, Kids’ Zone and bike raffles By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Family fun has always been a hugedrawtotheCommunityExpo,asitwillbeagainthisyear. ThePettingZoohasbecomeafamilytradition formanyyears, thanks to thehardworkofthe4-HDroverswhobringtheanimalsin,throughthesponsorshipofBradHoffmanInsurance.Avarietyoffarmanimalswillcharmbothkidsandadultsalike. Children’s activities will take place
Kids will find lots to do at Expo
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The Petting Zoo at the Expo is run every year by the 4-H Drovers, and sponsored by Brad Hoffman Insurance in 2015.
bothdaysatthepopularKids’Zoneareaof the Expo. Inflatable fun, plus kids’gamesandactivities,willbesponsoredby Valley Tent Rental and staffed byvolunteersfromFaithCityChurch. TherewillbefourluckybikewinnersinaBikeRaffle,sponsoredbyFaithCityChurchandRainbowChildCareCenter. Kidswillalsoenjoythefunofactivitiesofferedatbusinessbooths,alltheenter-tainment provided at Expo, plus pizza,cupcakes,etc.fromareafoodvendors.
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Young visitors can get their extra energy out in the Kid’s Zone, at the auxilliary gym of the Fenton High School during Expo.
FIND AREA BUSINESSES
RIGHT FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE
A dollar spent locally circulates 14 more times in the community!
Spend it here. Keep it here.Invest In Your Community.
Coyote-PreserveGolf Club
Golf, Restaurant, Bar, & Banquet Facility
(810) 714-3206 9218 Preserve Drive • Fenton
South of Center Rd. East of US23
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Local restaurants showcase their menu items for hungry expo visitors
By Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 TheExpo is all about food and fel-lowship,whilelearningmoreaboutareabusinesses. In fact,manypeoplecometo theExpo toseepeople theyhaven’tvisitedwithinalongtime. “It’samini-reunion for lotsofExpovisitors,”saidShellyDay,executivedi-rectoroftheFentonRegionalChamber. Thisyear’sfoodvendorswillincludeCanadianSteak&Seafood,Jet’sPizza,HungryHowie’sPizza,Culver’s,BiggbyCoffee,andFunwithFrosting. “Therewillbeplentyofmenu itemsavailable, plus desserts,” said ExpoChairmanLindaHathaway.
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At the Community Expo, there will be pizza, barbeque and ice cream, so plan to come to the Chamber Expo hungry.
Plenty of dining options at this year’s Expo
It’s a mini-reunion for lots of Expo visitors.Shelly Day, Executive director of Fenton Regional Chamber
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& C R E M A T I O N C E N T E R
Gift Card Give-A-Ways
Saturday and Sunday
Visit us at Booth #87
FREETRY SCUBA EVENT
AT THE FENTON EXPOSATURDAY, MARCH 7th 12:00pm-4pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 8th 11:00am-3pmAT THE FENTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL
Provided by: The Dive Shop
The Dive Shop G-4020 Corunna Rd., Flint810-732-3900 | www.diveshopmi.com
Details: Participants must be 10 years old or older. Anyone under 18 must have a parent in the pool area to participate. (Parent does not have to get in the pool). Participants must supply a bathing suit and towel. We will be setting everyone up in scuba gear and explain the gear to you and how it works. Then you get to submerse underwater in the shallow end of the pool. Once you are comfortable in the shallow end we will take you towards the deep end of the pool and let you swim around for a few minutes.
$50 offBeginner Scuba
CourseMust sign up for the April or May 2015 class. See us at Booth #78 or call for further details. Some restrictions may
apply. Expires 4-30-15.
Everyone must sign up at our booth (#78) before they will be allowed in the pool. We supply all the gear and instructors.
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There will be 150 businesses featured at the Fenton Community Expo. Go online to visit with 11 that wanted to welcome you to their booth for
information, advice, giveaways and great raffle items.
The Expo takes place March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday March 8
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, it's at the Fenton High School.
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● High Five Gymnastics CertificateDonated by Grand Blanc Gymnastics
● 1 Free Service Diagnosis Donated by: Mr. Appliance
● 1 Lawn and Garden Program (Weeder, Fertilizer, Soil Test)
Donated by: Bio-Turf LLC● Golf Bag and Putting Mat
Donated by: King Par Golf● Hicks Studio Gift Card for $300
Donated by: Hicks Studio● Ironman GPS Tracker Watch
Donated by: Complete Runner● 2 Mancinos Gift Certificates for $50 each
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