The development of natural gas from Marcellus Shale offers great potential for Southwestern Pennsylvania's economic future, as well as the thousands of individuals and families involved in extracting this energy source from the ground. With a contribution of more than $7 billion annually, the oil and gas industry plays an important role in Pennsylvania's economy today.
From direct employment and compensation and beyond to suppliers and distributors, the industry brings a wealth of opportunity to small towns and large urban areas across the Commonwealth, particularly in Fayette, Greene and Washington Counties. The impact of the oil & gas industry in our region has never been greater, end the demand for services from local industry, contractors, vendors, merchants end service personnel is growing exponentially.
The Tri-County Oil & Gas Expo "Business-to-Business" is your opportunity to learn what those needs are, to access the buyers and to market your business to the oil & gas industry in Southwestem PA. During the Expo, three informational break-out sessions will be presented by industry experts. These sessions are offered free to all exhibitors and attendees. Topics are: "GETTING ON THE LlST ... How To Become A Qualified Vendor"; "SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY ... Tools To Grow Your Business"; and "NAVIGATING PA REGULATIONS ... What You Need To Know." Simply put. .. this is where you will learn how YOUR BUSINESS CAN PROSPER from the positive economic impact of Marcellus Shale.
There are THREE ways to Participate!
1. Attend: May 8, 2010, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington, PA
Mark the date on your calendar and plan to be there. Admission is FREE.
2. Exhibit: Exhibit space is $150. Inside and outside spaces are available. Deadline to register is March 1, 2010.
As an exhibitor, you will also receive two tickets to the exclusive Networking Social at Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe the evening before the Expo, where you will have the opportunity to network with the driving forces of the industry in our area. Complimentary food and cocktails are included. Exhibitors also receive free business listing in the Tri-County Oil & Gas Expo annual "Business-to-Business" Directory, distributed to all Expo attendees and oil & gas companies in the region and online.
3. Keep your business name prominent. A directory listing is $50. See rates and sizes on the registration form.
If you choose not to exhibit, you may still be listed in the support services directory, a powerful resource used by the oil & gas industry in this region.