Mayor Menino Hosts Boston Business Leaders at GOLocalbiz Boston Expo '99 Mayor Cuts Ribbon to Kickoff Two-Day Event Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce President Paul Guzzi and Boston business leaders in kicking off the GOLocalbiz Boston Expo '99 at the Bayside Exposition Center. Businesses are moving and staying here because of our commitment to their success.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating the overwhelming majority of new jobs.
By providing local businesses with the information and resources to grow, we are encouraging innovation and creating the foundation for Boston's next economy. Participating companies create vendor profiles, which are displayed prior to the '99 Expo, and for 90 days following the event. It is what makes the difference in small business. The Expo also consisted of seminars, workshops, and special interest meetings, presented by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Office of Business Development, and affiliated organizations. Seminars consist of a panel discussion, followed by question and answer session.