RTP Product Design Street Faire Accepting Vendor, Sponsor Apps

August 12, 2010 By: David D. Menzies Category: Events, Product Design

(Morrisville, N.C.) The Fourth Annual RTP Product Design Street Faire is now accepting applications for vendors and sponsors interested in getting in front of manufacturing and product design professionals Saturday, September 25 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the RTP Product Development Guild — a community of designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, inventors and other professionals devoted to helping the RTP regional economy – this fun, educational event is free and open to the public.

“Being close to the idea movers and shakers has been very beneficial to ADR Hydro-Cut, Inc.,” said Al Ely, whose company has been exhibiting at the Street Faire since its inception.

“Each year has brought us new customers from the RTP Guild Street Faire,” he added.

Participation opportunities at this year’s event include sponsor-level support which comes with a 10′x10′ outdoor booth space, recognition at the opening remarks and in marketing materials, and an opportunity to hang a company banner at the event entrance. Vendor-level participants receive the 10′x10′ booth space.

Last year’s Street Faire drew over 120 attendees, including corporate engineering and technology managers, entrepreneurs, and inventors. This year’s event will take place at 100 Dominion Drive in Morrisville. An informational website with vendor and sponsor details and pricing is available at RTPStreetFaire.com.

For more information, contact Jeff Smith at jeff@montie.com.

About the RTP Product Development Guild
The RTP Product Development Guild seeks to improve the regional economy in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, N.C. by providing a framework for product developers and startups to work together on products in a collaborative environment. This helps entrepreneurs move products to market that might otherwise languish due to a lack of funding and professional guidance. The Guild accepts applications for products, services or concepts from entrepreneurs, early stage start-ups and corporate spin-offs. More information is available online at www.rtpproductguild.com.

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