South Kent Community Expo Puts Spotlight on Area Businesses
Free Event Will Include Health Screenings, Food Trucks and Flu Shots
Community members will have the opportunity to explore products and services from a variety of community businesses and organizations during the fourth annual South Kent Community Expo on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The free event, hosted by the City of Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department and Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kentwood Activities Center, located at 355 48th St. SE.
In addition to community booths, the expo will feature health screenings, flu shots and food trucks. The flu shot clinic will be provided by Walgreens from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for a flu shot will be $35 for individuals without qualifying insurance.
“This family-friendly event is designed to connect area community members with the broad range of businesses and organizations offered in southern Kent County,” said Bob O'Callaghan, president/CEO of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce. “We like to think there’s a product or service for everyone to discover at this community expo.”
There is vendor space available. Vendors interested in participating can fill out avendor registration form online. More information about the event is available at: www.kentwood.us/southkentcommunityexpo.