The Five Star Expo has been a wonderful business opportunity for Glendale Lakes. It is very rare that there is an occasion to showcase Glendale Lakes to so many local businesses that might be looking for a place to host a golf or banquet event. I look forward to the Five Star Expo every year! 
Keith Knautz 
Glendale Lakes Golf Club 
1550 President St Glendale Heights, IL 60139 
(630) 260-0095 
http://www.glendalelakes.com/ 

I had a great time at the Five Star Expo last February! I made contacts that resulted in nearly $10,000 in sales, so far! It didn't happen overnight, but eventually it came. It was definitely worth the cost and time involved. I will participate again in 2007. 
Ern Kovacs 
FASTSIGNS of Wheaton
318 E. Geneva Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 
Ph: 630-221-1090 
www.fastsigns.com/464 

We had a blast at last year’s Five-Star Expo! We had two staff people there all day, working in shifts. I promised my actors free food and they came running – imagine that! I work a lot of trade shows during the year and the Five-Star Expo is by far the most fun, between the imaginative displays, raffles, give-aways, free samples, etc.The traffic flow to my booth was excellent – busy and steady all day. I wound up getting two new clients as a direct result of the expo, as well as lots of new contacts.
Mary Heitert 
THE MYSTERY SHOP 
(630) 690-1105
 tms@TheMysteryShop.com
 www.TheMysteryShop.com 

This year will be my 11th year participating in the Five Star Expo. From the beginning, I knew that this would be an important marketing tool for me. There are 120 booths which I turned into between 120 and 240 contacts with whom to network. I have always tried to start my networking prior to the event and then by the time I follow up with the contacts I made, I have already developed a relationship. The event is such an upbeat positive experience that the relationships I develop only get stronger with each successive year.  Each year, more and more people from the outside walk through the expo but even if they didn’t, the approximately 240 people that spend the day there are more than enough to keep me busy!   My experience at the Five Star Expo is not only a great opportunity for my business but a great day for me!
Jacki Unger 
Sign*A*Rama 
630-351-8400 
www.Signswithstyle.com 

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed exhibiting this past February at the Five Star Expo. The Expo has been great for me and my business every year that I have attended. Exhibiting at the most recent one was even better. I met seemingly countless prospects and made several valuable contacts.   As an active member of two chambers, it is important that I get "my face" and company name out in front of fellow members as much as possible. To gain exposure with other chambers and various business-owners is an added plus.   Overall, it is a very worthwhile networking event -- especially for us to exhibit. Like every year, there was a great turnout and a strong flow of attendees -- many of them prospects.   I look forward to the next Five Star this coming February.
Bill Schlunz 
DB Financial-BluePay
630-736-7327 
Bill@NeedToTakeVisa.com 
www.NeedToTakeVisa.com 

The Five Star Business Expo is a very well attended event. Our booth had visitors the entire time that the event was open. We had a good opportunity to speak with prospective customers and very good exposure for our business. It was also a nice mix of different businesses and organizations. The excellent food booths were a draw to many visitors and to all of the exhibitors. 
Diana Wrona 
Parkway Bank & Trust Co. 
370 Georgetown Square Wood Dale IL 60191 
(630) 616-8400 

Having participated in the 5 Star Expo for the past 7 years, we have seen nothing but positive results from the contacts we made at this show. However, one of the best opportunities for us participating in this event is seeing many of our new & old clients who also attend this GREAT expo. Renewing old acquaintances has brought in many, many new orders. The whole experience with the 5 Star Expo has been absolutely fantastic!!!
Craig Ochoa, President
You're #1, Inc.
P.O. Box #8102, Bartlett, IL  60103
#630-213-9999