Booths for TahoeChamber’s 2014 Business EXPO — “Tahoe South in ACTION” are officially sold out with 93 local businesses participating in the South Shore’s premier business event happening 4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Participating businesses will put their best foot forward as they place their goods and services on display in Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Convention Center for more than 1,200 anticipated attendees. The public is encouraged to attend.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local business owners and get to know companies in the area, but they will also be treated to food samples, drinks and entertainment courtesy of the community’s leading businesses.

Participating businesses will vy for “Best Booth Experience,” a contest new to this year’s EXPO with the prize awarded to the booth with the most innovative and interesting display of the night. This contest is expected to be highly creative and competitive as businesses attempt to outdo one another with inventive displays.

In addition, attendees will have the option to bid on high-valued items during a silent auction that will occur during the EXPO. Free accommodations at Tahoe resorts, gift certificates to local restaurants and spa getaways are among the auction items available for 2014. Visit http://www.tahoechamber.org to view the complete list of auction items valued at $300 or more.

Tickets for the general public are now available for purchase. A new ticket structure is in place for this year’s event with $10 tickets available in advance and online at http://www.tahoechamber.org; advanced ticket sales will be closed prior to the event on March 27. Tickets will be $15 the day of the EXPO and at the door.

For more information, email Emily Abernathy at emily@tahoechamber.org, visit tahoechamber.org or call 775-588-1728 ext. 303.