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Low sign-ups prompt debate over future of Chesterfield Business Expo scheduled March 28
Summary
With only eight businesses registered for the March 28 Business Expo, committee members debated allowing outside vendors (subject to Board of Selectmen approval) and discussed possibly discontinuing the event if local interest does not improve.
The Chesterfield Business Expo, scheduled for March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., had eight businesses signed up as of the Feb. 12 record, and committee members described the low turnout as discouraging.
Doreen Monahan, a committee member who sent the latest outreach email, reported receiving no responses to her follow-up message. Members discussed allowing outside vendors to participate if the committee establishes criteria to avoid duplicating Chesterfield businesses; they noted that because the event is town-sponsored, inclusion of outside businesses would require approval by the Board of Selectmen. Some members said the committee should consider discontinuing the expo if Chesterfield business interest remains low.
Why it matters: The Business Expo is intended to promote local commerce. Low participation raises questions about whether the event achieves that goal and whether town resources should continue to support it.
The minutes do not record a formal vote to expand vendor eligibility or to cancel the event; committee members discussed options and possible next steps.
