Discover local businesses, food and prizes at Manatee Chamber’s Fall Expo

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Expo will bring more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations to LECOM Park on Thursday, Nov. 12, and ABC7 viewers can get in free by registering in advance.The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public, with food samples from Chamber member restaurants, demonstrations, games, music and giveaways. Parking is free.Tonya Kida, the Chamber’s member events manager, joined Summer Smith on ABC7 News at Noon to share what visitors can expect.Kida said the kid-friendly event gives residents a chance to meet local business owners, explore services and discover resources in the area. Attendees do not need to be Chamber members.“You can really come out and meet some of the small business owners and see some resources maybe that you didn’t know was there,” Kida said.Attendees can also enter to win door prizes. The grand prize, valued at $1,250, includes use of the Mayor’s Suite for up to 25 guests during a 202