The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa present the
first annual Cross-Border Expo. This event will showcase over 60 exhibitors and feature
two educational sessions aimed at "Cross-Border Business, Marketing and Distribution"
and "Cross-Border Real Estate Investment".

Vendor exhibits will be housed in the new 10,000 sq. ft. "Event Center at Silver Reef",
& the seminars will be conducted in the adjoining state-of-the-art 150-seat theatre.

The Cross-Border Expo will be the focal point for a "Cross-Border Weekend Getaway",
which will cater to the new 24-hour ($200) and 48-hour ($800) Canada Customs exemptions
for returning Canadian residents. Tourists will be provided with a variety of
suggested visits and tours courtesy of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, and investors
will be provided with similar opportunities by local real estate and economic
development representatives. The goal is to attract both tourism and business visitors
for a one to five-day visit. The exhibits