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Jobapalooza Professional Career Fair to be Held November 29

The Attracting & Retaining Talent to the Rockford Area Steering Committee
Invites Your Organization to Participate in the Second Annual

Jobapalooza Professional Career Fair

Saturday, November 29
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center
610 N. Bell School Rd.,Rockford, IL

Jobapalooza is the featured event of LiveBig Weekend 2008,  which is dedicated to recruiting young professionals back to the Rockford Region who left for college or to live in a different community. According to Rebecca Ryan from Next Generation Consulting, marketing career and quality of life opportunities in the Rockford Region to “Boomerangers” when they are visiting family members over the holidays is the best way to reintroduce them to the community.  

In 2007, Jobapalooza welcomed over 200 attendees and 35 companies promoting over 600 professional jobs. If you are having difficulties filling professional-level positions, participate in LiveBig Weekend and register for this year’s Jobapalooza Professional Career Fair! 

Register by August 15 for the $100 Early Bird Discount
Early registration also guarantees prime booth location and inclusion in marketing materials.

Booth Preference                                     By August 15                    After August 15
Standard (one 8ft table with skirting)          $300                                    $400
Premium (two tables, prime location)         $500                                    $600

 

 

 

Click Here to download the Registration Form.