The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for this Thursday’s Brownwood Business Expo at the Brownwood Coliseum.   This year will mark the 22nd anniversary of the event with 65 business vendors scheduled to participate in various lines of trade. The show will open at 10 a.m.  on Thursday and will feature well-known, established businesses as well as some of the newest in the Brown County area.  The public can visit with each business vendor and learn about the products and services that they offer.

Admission is only $2 and complimentary passes are available in advance for a limited time at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce office. All visitors to the show will have the opportunity to win booth prizes from each of the exhibitors. Those who participate in the “Bingo” game may enter to win the Grand Door Prizes. For the 10th year, the “Taste of Brownwood” returns to offer the community an opportunity to sample favorite recipes from local restaurants and caterers.

From 2 until 4 p.m., expo visitors can visit the “Taste of Brownwood” exhibitors and sample some of their most popular dishes. Each visitor will receive 4 free Taste of Brownwood tickets with the $2 admission fee. Those who choose to enter with a complimentary pass will need to purchase Taste of Brownwood tickets at the door the day of the show. For more information about the show, call 646-9535.