Gadget Showcase Comes To Johns Creek

July 24, 2008 Gwinnett Herald

JOHNS CREEK – The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce will present the 2008 Gadget Showcase Thursday, July 24 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.The showcase will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., and will feature technology innovators, manufacturers and distributers who will exhibit the latest products.

"As business brokers we have the opportunity to talk with a lot of individuals with great ideas and products that struggle to make it to market. I am looking forward to being a participant in the Chamber's 2008 Gadget Festival and to presenting an innovative, award winning golf tool, The MarkMender," said Carol Yurick of AccuBrokers Inc."The purpose of the showcase is to allow local technology innovators, manufacturers and distributors the opportunity to exhibit and showcase their latest and greatest products," said Sarah Christenson, event coordinator.Emory Johns Creek Hospital offers more space for the event, she said.
The exhibitors's list misses only a couple from last year, but many other vendors have been added."Beyond the expected new telephones and new banking services, we will have tables on elevators, patent law and email control. Our title sponsor, Intelligels, is showcasing a new gel wrist pad for laptops, once only for table top computers," she said.

Sponsorships are available for $500 to $1,000. Exhibitors can purchase booth space for $50 that will include one table with the company name and electricity.This event also will include the monthly Business After Hours for the chamber, with food provided by Glorious Events Catering.The cost to attend is $10 for GNFCC members and $20 for non-members. For more information, contact Sarah Christenson at 678-397-0532 or e-mail schristenson@gnfcc.com.Emory Johns Creek is at 6235 Hospital Parkway in Johns Creek.