SATURDAY MAY 21, 2016 I HILTON rialto place I 200 rialto place I melbourne, fl
Gain potential customers and valuable exposure for your product or company at the Melbourne , FL based
business-to-business trade show specific to small business owners
who are looking to work with vendors like you.
Our attendees will come to our Convention with the goals of growing their business and
taking advantage of new products and services.
Capture their attention at the right time when they are looking to work with companies like you.
REGISTRATION - free to attend
our reception and convention events will present:
Social Media Meet and Greet
Please come and enjoy the selective musical choices of the Space Coast's own local celebrity, Timmy Vee. Timmy is always a popular visitor at our local events and his entertaining exuberance is sure to make for an even more enjoyable experience for both Attendees and Exhibitors while
you spend time together, shopping, meeting and greeting. Whether you're in the startup stage or with a long-established company, the State Small Business Convention can connect you to even larger business opportunities.
Free Gifts & Cash Giveaway
At this year’s convention, the State will be giving away two free gifts valued at $300 each!! The first will be awarded at the Red Carpet Reception on Friday, May 20, 2016 to one lucky Exhibitor. The second will be raffled and awarded during the Convention on Saturday May 21, 2016.
You must be present to win. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each, so remember to pick up your raffle ticket(s) on your way into the Convention!
State SBC Sponsorship Awards
The State will be introducing the 2016 Sponsors and recognizing them in a special awards ceremony.
Also this year, the State is offering THREE sponsorship opportunities:
(1) Convention sponsorship,
(2) Tote bags with your company’s logo,
(3) Lanyards with your company’s
logo, and To become a
Sponsor, click here.
Hotel Accommodation
and Location
The State Small Business Convention will be held on May 21, 2016 at the beautiful Hilton Rialto Place on 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne, FL 32901. And here’s some great news: for those who would like to stay overnight after the Red Carpet Reception on May 20, 2016, the State has arranged for discounted room rates at the Hilton. To take advantage of this special discounted rate, simply inform the reservationist that you are attending the State Small Business Convention. You can enjoy a
comfortable night’s sleep and wake up refreshed for the Convention!
why attend?
Take advantage of this great opportunity for small business owners, startup businesses and all who want to gain a competitive advantage, network with peers, purchase discounted products, engage with vendors and deepen their overall education by attending this event. Join us and take your company to the next level.
Attend the 2016 State Small Business Convention to expand your business knowledge and accelerate your corporate growth.
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This year SSBC is expecting countless visitors and over 70 small business professionals and entrepreneurs across the Space Coast to attend the Small Business Convention to take their business to the next level. Join us in learning from the best and the brightest in the industry as you network with like-minded business professionals and learn strategies to advance your business.
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Red Carpet Photo Session
A formal Red Carpet Reception will take place at the Hilton Rialto Place on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, exclusively for our sponsors and exhibitors. Registration and attendance are free. Make your reservation soon as space is limited. Sponsors and exhibitors may bring up to two guests as space is available.
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State Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Please join us for the State Convention’s Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the beautiful Hilton Rialto Place. We invite you to hold the ribbon for our Founders, Selo and Malek, and our other State Board Committee Members as they make the symbolic cut that will kick off one of the most exciting small business events in the State of Florida.
Complimentary Wine and Cheeses
We invite you to enjoy our complimentary wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres during the Red Carpet Reception in preparation for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Make sure you have your glass ready to raise high as we toast this exciting and exclusive event which the State has brought into the Space Coast for the very first time.
One On One Video Interviews
Throughout the evening, our on-the-spot reporter will be
conducting exclusive one-on-one video interviews. We welcome you to share your enthusiasm and excitement about the convention, as well as anything you’d like
to add about your business. Make sure to follow the State’s website and keep watching for a compilation of the video clips.
