The Expo will feature area business in one location, giving the community, and other businesses, the opportunity to talk one on one with business representatives and take advantage of information, special incentives and giveaways.

The Expo is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Business

Presenting sponsor for this year’s Expo is the Roanoke Valley Community Health Initiative. RV-CHI launched an initiative to empower Roanoke Valley families to eat healthy and be physically active.

The RV-CHI’s Get Fit, Stay Fit Roanoke Valley campaign promotes healthy living through education, develops and offers activity-based programming at newly-developed parks, improves access to healthy foods, and focuses on increasing overall health and wellness.

There will be many features at the Business Expo that will support the focus and goals of the health initiative.

The popular Healthy Bite Cooking Challenge returns from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. along with free lunch to all attending between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while supplies last.

New additions will include a section giving attention to environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day, sponsored by Enviva, Nissan of Roanoke Rapids and Honda of Roanoke Rapids. There is still space available.

For assistance or more information, you may contact Sonya Smith at 252-519-2613 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registration forms are also available by following this link.