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231-307-0473<\/span><\/p>\nOn Phone Click here: <\/strong>EMAIL<\/a><\/p>\nor Copy\/Paste: info@howardcityareachamber.com<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#3550a0″ header_4_font_size=”16px” header_4_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nVisit the Office<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/span>120 Hemlock Sreet<\/p>\nHoward City, MI 49329<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/howardcitychamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-16-2026-05_01_19-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”3rd Annual Community Business Expo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, April 11, 2026\ud83d\udd59 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM\ud83d\udccd Tri County High School<\/p>\nThe Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Business Expo.<\/p>\nThis event brings together businesses and community members for a day of connection, networking, and visibility. 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On Phone Click here: <\/strong>EMAIL<\/a><\/p>\nor Copy\/Paste: info@howardcityareachamber.com<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”Lato|700|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#3550a0″ header_4_font_size=”16px” header_4_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nVisit the Office<\/h4>\n\u00a0<\/span>120 Hemlock Sreet<\/p>\nHoward City, MI 49329<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/howardcitychamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-16-2026-05_01_19-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”3rd Annual Community Business Expo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, April 11, 2026\ud83d\udd59 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM\ud83d\udccd Tri County High School<\/p>\nThe Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Business Expo.<\/p>\nThis event brings together businesses and community members for a day of connection, networking, and visibility. 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\u00a0<\/span>120 Hemlock Sreet<\/p>\nHoward City, MI 49329<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/howardcitychamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-16-2026-05_01_19-PM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”3rd Annual Community Business Expo” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, April 11, 2026\ud83d\udd59 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM\ud83d\udccd Tri County High School<\/p>\nThe Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Business Expo.<\/p>\nThis event brings together businesses and community members for a day of connection, networking, and visibility. Whether you’re looking to showcase your services, launch a new product, or increase brand awareness, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with the community.<\/p>\n\nVendor Information<\/h2>\nBooth Rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n$40 \u2013 Chamber Members (Ruby\/Sapphire)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\ud83d\udc8e Diamond Members \u2013 No Fee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n$70 \u2013 Non-Chamber Members (10×5 booth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n+$25 if electricity is needed (limited availability, first come first served)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u2b50 Early Bird Special:<\/strong>Register by March 1, 2026 and receive $10 off your booth fee.<\/p>\n\u2728 Vendor Bonus:<\/strong>All registered vendors will automatically be entered to win a 2027 Diamond Membership<\/strong> with the Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n\nWhat\u2019s Included<\/h2>\n\n\nOne table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nTwo chairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nAccess to a high-traffic community event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nOpportunity to provide door prize giveaways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nNetworking with other area businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nVendors are encouraged to bring table coverings and promotional materials.<\/p>\n\nEvent Details<\/h2>\n\n\nSet-up begins at 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nEvent runs 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nBreakdown begins at 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nVendors are responsible for leaving their space in the same condition as found<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll booth fees are non-refundable and are used to promote the event. 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\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, April 11, 2026\ud83d\udd59 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM\ud83d\udccd Tri County High School<\/p>\n
The Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Business Expo.<\/p>\n
This event brings together businesses and community members for a day of connection, networking, and visibility. Whether you’re looking to showcase your services, launch a new product, or increase brand awareness, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with the community.<\/p>\n
Booth Rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n$40 \u2013 Chamber Members (Ruby\/Sapphire)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\ud83d\udc8e Diamond Members \u2013 No Fee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n$70 \u2013 Non-Chamber Members (10×5 booth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n+$25 if electricity is needed (limited availability, first come first served)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u2b50 Early Bird Special:<\/strong>Register by March 1, 2026 and receive $10 off your booth fee.<\/p>\n\u2728 Vendor Bonus:<\/strong>All registered vendors will automatically be entered to win a 2027 Diamond Membership<\/strong> with the Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n\nWhat\u2019s Included<\/h2>\n\n\nOne table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nTwo chairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nAccess to a high-traffic community event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nOpportunity to provide door prize giveaways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nNetworking with other area businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nVendors are encouraged to bring table coverings and promotional materials.<\/p>\n\nEvent Details<\/h2>\n\n\nSet-up begins at 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nEvent runs 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nBreakdown begins at 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nVendors are responsible for leaving their space in the same condition as found<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll booth fees are non-refundable and are used to promote the event. 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$40 \u2013 Chamber Members (Ruby\/Sapphire)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\ud83d\udc8e Diamond Members \u2013 No Fee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
$70 \u2013 Non-Chamber Members (10×5 booth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
+$25 if electricity is needed (limited availability, first come first served)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\u2728 Vendor Bonus:<\/strong>All registered vendors will automatically be entered to win a 2027 Diamond Membership<\/strong> with the Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n\nWhat\u2019s Included<\/h2>\n\n\nOne table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nTwo chairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nAccess to a high-traffic community event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nOpportunity to provide door prize giveaways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nNetworking with other area businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nVendors are encouraged to bring table coverings and promotional materials.<\/p>\n\nEvent Details<\/h2>\n\n\nSet-up begins at 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nEvent runs 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nBreakdown begins at 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nVendors are responsible for leaving their space in the same condition as found<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll booth fees are non-refundable and are used to promote the event. 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One table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Two chairs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Access to a high-traffic community event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Opportunity to provide door prize giveaways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Networking with other area businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Vendors are encouraged to bring table coverings and promotional materials.<\/p>\n
Set-up begins at 9:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Event runs 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Breakdown begins at 2:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Vendors are responsible for leaving their space in the same condition as found<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
All booth fees are non-refundable and are used to promote the event. Booth space is not reserved until payment is received.<\/p>\n
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Start the year off right with a calendar packed full of local events, important dates, and ways to support our amazing community! \ud83c\udfe1\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Whether you’re a business owner, resident, or just love being involved in Howard City, this calendar will keep you in the know all year long.<\/p>\n
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Check out our calender for upcoming events and Chamber happenings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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