Game-themed Biz Expo draws crowd to Carthage Memorial Hall
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage businesses make a game out of connecting with the community.
More than 30 booths filled Carthage Memorial Hall today for the annual Carthage Chamber Biz Expo.
The game is business was this year's theme, filling the hall with everything from Plinko and Candyland to a giant Monopoly board.
The event was free and open to the public, giving people a chance to discover businesses in their own backyard.
'There might be a lot of folks that have came out here that maybe they do need a new roofing service, or they need some electrical work, or they want to learn about a local nonprofit that's here. This is a great time for them to pick up some information and give them a call, maybe not today, but at a future date,' said Julie Reams, Carthage Chamber of Commerce President.
While getting to know local businesses, visitors could collect stamps at participating booths as part of a scavenger hunt sponsored by American Media.
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