The Daily ItemThe Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce serving Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant and Swampscott is currently reserving business exhibitor space and sponsorship for the upcoming B2B Expo and Networking After Hours on Thursday, May 7, from 3-7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom in Peabody on Route 1 north.Platinum sponsors are Sentenia Systems and Duchin Productions.Other Exhibitors include Aflac, Atlantic Hearing Care, Blatsos CFO Solutions, Brinks Business Security, Columbia Insurance Agency, Cranney Home ServicesEast Boston Savings Bank, Eastern Bank, Franson Family Chiropractic, Holiday Inn , Land Computer , Metro Credit Union.”We have sent out a 4000 piece mailing to promote the Expo to Chamber members from Cape Ann to Cambridge and we will continue to aggressively promote the event and will repeat that mailing with exhibitors listed to invite the businesses community to network and meet potential new clients.” says President/CEO Leslie Gould “We are creating a high energy, affordable and practical event for these economic times.””People might say, why exhibit in a business to business expo when our business specializes in electricians, plumbers and heating and cooling services ” says Gayla Bartlett of Cranney Home Services. “The fact is, our customer is everywhere and business people own homes and condos too.””Even during economic downturns we still need to get new customers and meet new people. Attending an event like the Lynn Area Chamber’s B2B is the perfect opportunity to do this,” says Platinum sponsor Jay Duchin of Duchin Productions.The cost to exhibit is $300 for LACC members and $400 for non-members. Checks and all major credit cards accepted. The B2B Expo will feature continuous networking featuring a silent auction of business services, food stations and a cash bar.”Gold and Silver sponsorships and exhibit space is still available. To reserve your space or for more information, please call the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce office at 781-592-2900 or go to www.LynnAreaChamber.com.