The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted its annual Business Expo, presented by FNBC, on Wednesday, attracting over 3,000 attendees to the Batesville Community Center.
“This year’s Business Expo was a resounding success,” said Courteney Muse, the chamber’s director of membership and programs. “We owe this success to our invaluable sponsors and the exceptional businesses that participated. Over 3,000 visitors flocked to the expo to savor local cuisine, win exciting prizes, and explore the offerings of our community businesses. It truly is the perfect blend of business and fun.”
This year’s expo theme was “Toy Box,” and attendees were encouraged “…to embrace their inner child and vendors to unleash their imagination and embrace the utility of their product or service through the lens of toys,” according to a release from the chamber.
Peco Foods
Peco Foods (above) was crowned the Best Booth. Their Green-Army-Men-themed booth offered visitors a chance to test their aim with Nerf-target practice, win prizes, and sample their products.
“This unique concept and engaging setup truly set them apart, demonstrating their creativity and innovation,” the chamber said.
RAWK Imprinting’s RAWK Fist beat Peco Foods’ Dancing Chicken after an intense tie-breaking dance-off for the title of “Best Dancer.”
RAWK Imprinting
Other participants in the Mascot Dance-Off included First Community Bank’s Seymore Money, Batesville School District’s Pioneer Joe, Arkansas Alzheimer’s Ellie the Elephant, Sonic’s Hot Dog, Choice Realty’s Hound Dog, Citizens Bank’s CeeBee the Money Bee, George’s OMP chicken, and Natural State Assistive Technology’s mascots.
The Chamber and AceOne Technologies partnered to provide an Expo Scavenger Hunt App, which “…gave community members more ways to discover local businesses and offered businesses enhanced ways to interact with guests during the event,” the release said.
FNBC presented this year’s Business Expo, with additional support from Bad Boy Mowers, the City of Batesville, Intimidator Group, Merchants & Planters Bank, Optimum, Peco Foods, RAWK Imprinting, Sonic Drive-In, the UPS Store, Precise Heat and Air, and White River Health.
“We’re so thankful for our sponsors and participating businesses,” Muse said. “It’s because of them that this event continues to grow and is the best way for businesses to showcase their products and services.”
Click here to read more about this year’s Business Expo from White River Now.
“Buzz Lightyear” visits the First Community Bank booth
Pioneer Joe at the Batesville School District’s Barbie-themed booth
Images provided by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce
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