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PHOTOS: Business Expo Spotlights Local Agencies and Merchants

More than 100 people turned up to meet their local business owners, agency representatives and community leaders.

The Tranfiguration Church hall was bustling with business owners and supportive community members last night at the annual

The free event allowed folks to talk in-person with local merchants, organizations and civic members.

A media and tech room was also provided this year where social media experts were on hand to answer questions about business promoting using social media tools.

From tequila to tools, prizes were also awarded to those who entered the raffle contest.

Money raised from the sale of raffle tickets will go toward's the chamber's funds used in promoting local businesses serving Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland and San Lorenzo.

A few businesses that were spotted included: , , , , , , , , Fura Bodyworks, and .

Check out the photos above and see how many you can recognize! Don't see your business featured in our photo gallery? Add it yourself by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button.

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Ken Martin May 23, 2013 at 07:46 am
Bocce play starts at 10:00 AM and is usually over by noon. Join us for a fun morning.
Sabrina Schultz May 22, 2013 at 09:03 am
That dog was on Joseph drive on Saturday morning. I was on my way to the airport or I would haveRead More tried to help him! He/she seemed pretty skittish, poor thing.
Joyce Tavares May 17, 2013 at 02:10 pm
She is home safe! Was at clinic for about 24 hours....thanks so much to the Boulevard PetRead More Hospital!! You just may have saved a life..... :0)
MICHELLE CLOWSER May 19, 2013 at 10:56 am
This was very successful. Thank you to the 32 families that participated and to Papa Panchos forRead More their generous donations, even above the percentage they promised. It made for a very busy night.
Teresa Pahler April 26, 2013 at 10:54 am
Do you know if there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony for the Veterans Memorial at the CommunityRead More Center this Year? If so may I have details-date and time. Thanks Terry Pahler tepahler@yahoo.com