WATERVILLE — Central Maine’s largest tradeshow, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Showcase, has been postponed to spring 2021.
The event was originally scheduled for this past March, at the Colby College Field House.
Because of COVID-19 and large gathering restrictions in place, the event cannot be held in its current format, inhibiting the ability of businesses to use the event for networking. Several thousand attendees were present throughout the day.
Registrations and prepaid fees for current exhibitors for the sold-out showcase will be honored and booths held for the 2021 date, which is to be determined.
“It is disappointing, both for the businesses, and the chamber, that we are unable to hold this highly successful event,” said Kim Lindlof, president and CEO of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. “However, the person-to-person experience is simply not possible in our current environment. If you are looking to get the word out about your business and network with other professionals, the Business to Business Showcase is really an unmatched opportunity for our region – we look forward to its return in 2021.”
Chairperson of the Showcase Committee Bruce Harrington said, “We will be in contact with those businesses registered for the event and trust that those who found it a valuable marketing and networking tool for growth will continue to make plans to join us next Spring.”
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s region includes Albion, Belgrade, Benton, Branch Mills, Burnham, China, Clinton, Fairfield, Hinckley, Oakland, Rome, Shawmut, Sidney, Thorndike, Unity, Vassalboro, Waterville, Weeks Mills and Winslow.