2010 Expo The 17th Becker Business Expo was held January 23rd, 2010 from 10 a.m.—2:30 p.m. at the Becker Field House. It was a day full of excitement for thousands of those who braved the ice, sleet, and rain ! There were over 100 businesses represented at the expo between vendor booths, food, and entertainment. Many of these businesses were current chamber members and many chose to join the chamber at this time! Some businesses new to the Becker expo were quite impressed and can see why we say it is the best expo in the area! To add to the excitement, many booths had giveaways, games, prizes, and drawings. Kids of all ages enjoyed the entertainment provided by Starz Dance and DOJO Karate. Once again, the Home Depot Workshop was a smashing it ! Bill Morgan, caricature artist, worked his magic with his chalk and a day full of drawings! And who said there is no such thing as a free lunch? We had food samplefrom Jubilee Foods, McDonalds, Nix Bar & Grill, D’s pizza, McDonald’s Meats, and cookies from Becker Evangelical Free Church. The expo is a great mix of business, community, and fun in the middle of winter! It is a win–win for all ! Businesses get the opportunity to present themselves to the public and meet potential customers. The public gets information plus knowledge of businesses and services available. A great day to mix and mingle, be entertained, and grab a bite to eat! We hope to see ALL of you next year! Many thanks to EVERYONE who helped bring this event together !! Looking forward to the 18th Annual Becker Business Expo in January 2011 !

2010 Expo Winners $200 Grocery certificates: ($100 Jubilee Foods & $100 McDonald’s Meats) (sponsored by Becker Chamber, Pinnacle Printing, Custom Door Sales, Mastey Construction, H&R Block) Scott Johnson (Plato, MN) $100+ Restaurant certificates: T’s restaurant, D’s Pizza, Bailey Ray’s, Salida Depot, Nix Bar & Grill Blake Soenneker $50 Chamber Bucks Jim Jones Eyewear ($700 value) from Insight eye care Amanda Hoppe Watercolor print donated by Sherburne Wildlife Refuge Debbie Olson U.S. Flag donated by U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Brenda Ashmore Wooden carved coat hook donated by Majestic Log Homes Cody Kisor Green Fees donated by T’s at Pebble Creek Jeannine Larcom Pace Fitness prizes: Ionic foot bath – Jacob Hendrickson Exercise w/ a friend for 2 months – Bob Burns Exercise w/ a friend for 2 months – Adrian Nelson Hot House Session – Iris Zetah Biofeedback session – Julie Ruch Grand Casino prizes: Jacuzzi Suite package with $50 gift certificate to Woodland Steak House – Sandy Fouquette Standard room package with 2 Free buffet tickets –Sally Skuza Standard room package with $25 to Grand Northern Grill – Sheri Lumley Becker Chamber Mugs: Rick Speer, Vicky Koenig