2023 Business Showcase

Event Sponsors

The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with USD 428, will host the 8th Annual Great Bend Business Showcase. This teacher appreciation event will take place Thursday, August 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Panther Activity Center (PAC) at Great Bend High School and will be open to 700+ educators and staff.

This exhibit opportunity is available to members of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, as well as Non-Members. Registration is $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members. Registration will reserve an exhibit space, and each company is provided with one six-foot table and two chairs.

This event gives businesses an opportunity to showcase their products and services to the 700+ employees of the school district, while expressing appreciation for the dedication shown by the teachers and staff as they kick-off the school year.

EXHIBIT COST: $50 for Chamber Members and $75 for Non-Chamber Members.
The deadline for booth reservations is August 10th at 5 p.m. - don't delay in registering as space is limited.

Premiere Booth: $150 for a Premiere Booth. These booths are strategically placed throughout the PAC with your business' logo on the passport (educators need to have each of the premiere booth stamps on the passport to be entered to win a prize), the logo is added to the website, and the logo/recognition on the map all educators receive. Limited to 10 spots!

Notes for Participating Businesses:

TIME: The Showcase will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 17th. We anticipate a full house again this year!
Set-Up: The PAC will be open starting Wednesday, 4/16, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and Thursday, 4/17, 7:00 a.m. for exhibitors to begin setting up their tables. Multiple doors will be open and accessible to ease move-in traffic flow.

Thank you for participating!