Business Expo Still Free for Those Who Register Today

Today is the last day to register for free admission to the , presented on Friday, March 4 by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

This year the six cities of North Fulton–Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs–are the title sponsors, along with Progress Partners.

The will be held at the Atlanta Marriott-Alpharetta on Windward Parkway, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking will be available off site, with shuttles running attendees to and from the hotel. The Windward MARTA Park and Ride lot is one of the lots, which will be clearly marked with directions.

Register by the end of the day online and admission is free. The charge at the door will be $20.

More than 700 business people had registered by the end of last week. You don't have to be a chamber member to attend

"We've had over 1,200 people the last few years and we anticipate at least this much," Plotkin said.

Exhibitors will include the six cities, their convention and visitors bureaus, banks, universities, telecoms, insurance agents, financial people, credit unions, disaster recovery firms, furniture retailers, computer products and services businesses and Internet marketing and strategy firms.

Local restaurants–all chamber members–will supply food at lunchtime.

The Business Expo kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with the chamber's . Craig Dominey with the Ga. Department of Economic Development, Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division will explain how North Fulton's designation as a "camera ready" community affects local business. Registration is required.

The 85 exhibits won't be all that serve attendees. The Business Expo has its own "university," with five seminars geared to helping businesses improve practices.