Putting together an event of the magnitude of Biz Expo 2010 has been a team effort involving several area businesses.

Hutchinson Credit Union, Newton branch, is sponsoring Biz Expo in partnership with The Buyers Edge because it believes the event will be a great tool for area business and owners looking to revitalize and acquire new techniques to further their success.

HCU was established in 1948 and has held a people-first philosophy from the beginning. Today it has a strong business portfolio that can take care of businesses’ financial needs. HCU is a SBA certified lender and its loan program can assist upstart and current businesses. People attending Biz Expo 2010 will have an opportunity to see how HCU can help build their business.

“Our business-friendly suite of services is here to support the unique financial needs of small business, said LeAnn Marker, HCU commercial loan officer. “Whether you’re a sole proprietor or running a company with employees, HCU is ready to assist you with everything from your transaction accounts, to cash management, to lending needs, including SBA loans.

Misty Vinduska, Newton branch manager said, “At HCU, we strive to provide exceptional service, with a wide range of services to fit your needs, without the large fees you might deal with at other institutions.

The HCU Newton Branch is located at 2201 S. Kansas Ave. It has additional locations in Hutchinson, Haven and Wichita. Its Web address is www.hcu.coop.You can phone HCU at 316-283-8896 or 800-428-8472 ext. 260.

On board as associate sponsors are Baker Bros. Printing of Hillsboro, Heinze Insurance of Newton, Amy Younts Designs of Newton and Reeves Media, based in Hesston.

Baker Bros. Printing will be providing the printed materials for the event. “We’ve been serving central Kansas for several decades now and are proud to be a part of helping small businesses in this area be successful in a challenging economic climate,” said Jim Baker, owner.

Dan Heinze of Heinze Insurance said he wanted to be a part of Biz Expo 2010 because of the unique opportunity it presents to meet potential clients and offer his services in the area of liability insurance, employee health insurance and other products for small businesses.

Amy Younts of Amy Younts Designs has been providing custom design services for almost five years.While based in Newton,Younts Designs provides services to several surrounding towns and counties. AmyYounts said “she operates a small family-run company that strives to provide exceptional products to promote businesses in a way that works for each individual need.Our mission is to serve God by serving others and that’s why high-quality work and customer satisfaction are top priority.”

Reeves Media publishes the Hesston Record, Harvey County Independent, The Ledger and The Clarion. “Robb Reeves and his team are working closely with us in getting the word out to his customer base in three counties most particularly in Harvey County and western McPherson county,” said Joel Klaassen publisher of The Buyer’s Edge.

The Buyer’s Edge is a publication of Kansas Publishing Ventures, based in Hillsboro.

The company also publishes the Hillsboro Free Press, a total-market-coverage community newspaper with a weekly circulation of more than 7,000. The primary distribution area of the Free Press is Marion County, with the addition of parts of counties surrounding Marion County.