Chamber presents 2001 Business |amp| Technology Expo

ServiceWorld Computer Center Inc.'s owner, Doug Pitt, and sales associate, Allen Jacobs, pause for a moment during the networking-filled day.

Above, Jim Quesenberry, owner of Corporate Business Systems Inc., stops by the SBJ booth for a quick shoeshine by Susan Snider of Shoe-Biz. A steady stream of businessmen's shoes kept Snider busy.

To wind down, Tom Slaight, director of Junior Achievement of the Ozarks, relaxes with a massage from Kellie Herman of the Professional Massage Training Center. Massages were compliments of Developmental Center of the Ozarks.

The University Plaza Trade Center buzzed Oct. 11 with more than 3,000 business persons and techies during the 2001 Business & Technology Expo, presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lisa Nally, chamber vice president of community development/special events, said there were 150 booths in all. Above, Nally is all smiles at the event, which was her and the chamber's 10th year as presenter.

Upon entering, guests received patriotic prints compliments of Sign-A-Rama. At top, Lance Crisp mans the Sign-A-Rama printing station.