The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 34: Dec/Jan 2017/18 | Page 49

CONNECT Business Shows 2018 The Business Exchange is proud to be media partner for all of the key events in Swindon & Wiltshire, providing promotional support on the run up to the shows and exhibiting on the day itself. Business shows are a great opportunity to meet existing clients and contacts and talk to new people who might go on to work with you. We’ve always invested in taking a stand at the region’s shows and have won new clients as a direct result. Here are some key dates for your diary in 2018. THE BATH BUSINESS EXPO @bathexpo Bath Expo is one of the largest business events in the area with over 500 attendees and 100+ exhibitors in 2017. It attracts firms from Bath, Bristol, Swindon and the surrounding areas. This year’s show has some new features to look forward to, including a Google Digital Garage to learn the digital skills you need to grow your business and your career. Exhibition stands start from £75. It’s free to attend as a delegate, but you must pre-register your attendance via the Bath Expo website. When: Friday 16 March 2018 Where: The Assembly Rooms, Bath Find out more: Special Business Exchange offer: www.bathexpo.co.uk Qualify for the lowest ‘Associate’ price on all stands AND get 50% off a Promotional Insert in the Showbag. Offer code: EXCHANGE OFFER CORSHAM BUSINESS SHOW @CorshamChamber Following the success of the previous ‘Corsham Means Business’ shows in 2015 and 2016, its returning after a small hiatus in 2017 with a new name and ambitions to be bigger and better than ever. Produced in partnership with Corsham Chamber of Commerce, the show’s aim is to showcase local business success stories and to support growing businesses of all sizes. As well as networking and exhibition opportunities there will be four different interactive workshops for you to attend, all with a key focus on business education. There will also be four keynote speakers who will be announced early in the new year. Stands are available from £100 for a pop-up stand to £300 for a 3-metre stand. Attendance is free for visitors. When: Wednesday 21 March 2018 Where: The Springfield Centre, Beechfield Road, Corsham Find out more: www.corshambusinessshow.co.uk SWINDON EXPO @GBExpos Back and in its 6th year, the Swindon Expo will return to the Steam Museum in July. Over 900 delegates are expected to attend and 115 local firms will be exhibiting in the exhibition hall. The day will be packed full of keynote speakers, workshops, speed networking and more. Full details to be announced in early 2018. It’s free for visitors to attend, but registration is essential. Exhibition stands start from £499+VAT. When: Thursday 5 July 2018 Where: Steam Museum, Swindon Find out more: www.greatbritishexpos.co.uk THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2017 49