Information for the West Michigan Women's Expo - March 13-15, 2009 to be posted at a later date. Below is information from the 2008 Women's Expo.
For Immediate Release Contact: Denise Kolesar, Women’s Expo
616.532.8833
10th Annual West Michigan Women’s Expo Slated for March 7-9
Nationally Known Speakers Highlight Annual Expo
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 13, 2008 – West Michigan Women’s Expo will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its largest show to date in downtown Grand Rapids March 7-9.
Built around the theme “Pearls, Pumps, Purses & Power,” the 2008 Women’s Expo will feature two stages and more than 400 booths, seminars and presentations during its three-day run at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Women-owned and women-focused businesses again plans to draw more than 18,000 to Expo, making it the largest consumer event for women in West Michigan for the year.
Attendees will again have the opportunity to shop, to sample new products, visit with physicians and other professionals, attend cooking demonstrations, have a massage, try out a new haircut and listen to national experts discuss a wide range of topics. In celebration of the past decade of successes, two nationally known speakers will headline this year’s Expo:
- Dr. Holly Atkinson, an award-winning medical journalist and editor of Health News from New York. She will speak on Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m. on women and fatigue, as well as energy boosters – and drainers.
- New Yorker Andy Paige, beauty and style expert featured on NBC’s reality show, “Starting Over.” She will present “Beauty Boot Camp,” the latest on style and beauty, during all three days of the event.
“We look forward to returning to Grand Rapids next month with the West Michigan Women’s Expo, which will be our largest event to date,” said Denise Kolesar, president of Kohler Expos, which promotes the event each year. “In honor of our 10th anniversary, we have assembled an especially excellent show for women that will offer a blend of activities and services that promote education, entertainment and enjoyment.
“West Michigan Women’s Expo remains the most popular consumer event for women throughout the area. Where else can you sample new products, talk one-on-one with a doctor, get a massage, treat yourself to a new hair style, learn more about dozens of topics – all under a single roof for a modest ticket price.”
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As part of its commitment to giving back to the community, show promoter Kohler Expos will donate more than $30,000 worth of exhibit space to some of West Michigan’s leading non-profits, including Women’s Resource Center and Safe Haven, Habitat for Humanity and its Women Build project and others. The Michigan Community Blood Center will also conduct a blood drive on Friday and Saturday during Expo hours.
Highlights of this year’s lineup of exhibits and seminars include:
- On-site day spa services, including manicures, eyebrow waxing, facials, massages and haircuts.
- A wide variety of fashion, jewelry and home items for sale, including soaps and spa products, clothing, cosmetics, educational books and toys, cookware, home décor and many other items.
- A return of the popular Girl Scouts of Michigan dessert contest, featuring some of the leading dessert chefs in West Michigan to create desserts using the Scouts’ signature cookies. The Scouts will present the Golden Cookie Award to the winner during Expo on Sunday.
- A new car exhibit from Grand Auto.
- A first-ever “parfum” counter sponsored by Macy’s and featuring some of today’s leading scents.
- Home improvement packages, contractors and related services to jumpstart a winter makeover, home addition or repair project.
- Multiple vacation destinations and trip planners from throughout Michigan and around the country.
- Book signings by Michigan authors.
- Education opportunities through financial literacy programs, credit union, financial and estate planner and related providers.
- Representatives from the Michigan Democratic and Republican parties will be on hand to discuss the presidential primary.
- A diamond give-away sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union and Juhas & Sullivan Jewelers.
Main sponsors for this year’s Expo are Lake Michigan Credit Union, WZZM 13, Women’s Lifestyle Magazine and 95.7 Lite Rock. Additional sponsorship comes from Meijer and Williams Kitchen and Bath.
Central to Expo again this year will be two stages that feature live presentations on a variety of issues throughout the weekend. In addition to presentations by the two national speakers, the Main Stage will feature presentations on yoga, interior design, breastfeeding, transitioning to HDTV and other topics.
Meijer will again sponsor the Healthy Living Cooking Stage. Attendees will be able to watch cooking demonstrations and pick up tips – and recipes – for meals that are simple, delicious and healthy.
Highlights from the presentation stages include:
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