11th Showcase Sylvania Expo

The 11th Showcase Sylvania Expo was held Friday March 22, 2013, at Tam-o-Shanter in Sylvania. More than 160 businesses have booths at the expo this year. The opening party included food, music and awards from the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania Chamber of Commerce employees Gretchen Grana, left, and Sue Monegan, right, talk as they walk around before the opening ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kahuna Bay owner Andrea Licata, left, and regional director Liz Thees, right, work on setting up their booth. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lickety Split Heavenly Chocolate employee Jill Lane, center, talks with other attendees. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Pinnacle and Center Park West employee John Orwig, center, serves food. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania town crier Michael Lieber, right, reads a proclamation at the party before the opening of the 11th Showcase Sylvania ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Business representatives took food from a cheese platter. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Danberry Commercial property manager Tim Gibson works on a computer at his company's booth. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania mayor Craig Stough, left, spoke at the party before the opening. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Sylvania of Commerce Volunteer Champion Bonnie Hunter, left, spoke as she accepted her gift and award. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kahuna Bay owner Andrea Licata, center, joined other business owners and community members in listening to the mayor of Sylvania ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH