This is the first ever trade exhibition for the Silverton/New Denver area. It is hoped that this will help to cement the scattered efforts of many local businesses individuals and organizations into a solid common effort for active grassroots economic development. Eight categories of local economic potential are the focus: 1. Agriculture and Agroforestry. 2. Manufacturing and Value Added to Anything. 3. Tourism Hospitality and Heritage. 4. Innovations Inventions and Prototypes. 5. Arts and Entertainment. 6. Services For Business and The Public. 7. Wholesale and Retail. 8. Tradespeople and Contractors. Each evening features speakers from as many of the categories as they can afford or convince to speak for free.