The day that many business owners and residents have been eagerly anticipating has arrived.

Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Community Center.

Visitors will leave the event with free samples, a long-stem rose, souvenirs and possibly a door prize that will stretch the household budget.

Chamber events producer Sharon Morgan said sizeable gift cards for local supermarkets, Bashas’, Safeway and Fry’s, will be awarded to three lucky winners. The winning names will be selected within the last half hour of the expo. Individuals do not have to be present to win the door prizes, said Morgan.

In addition, there’s the opportunity to meet 46 retailers and business owners one-on-one and learn first-hand about their products and services.

No admission is charged. Parking also is free.

Exhibitors include 360 Physical Therapy, AFC Physical Medicine, AZ Trails Travel, Bodyworks Center for Perfect Health, C&M Homes, LLC, Copy Express, Courtyard by Marriott at Scottsdale, Mayo Clinic, and Cummings Termite and Pest Control.

Desert Title & Tag, Edward Jones Investments, Terry D. Cox; Elkie Law Office, Fountain Hills Dental Care, Fountain Hills Family Practice, Fountain Hills Friends of the Library, Fountain Hills Veterinary Hospital, Fountain Hills Woman’s Health and Fountain View Village.

HealthSource Chiropractic Clinic, HomeSmart Premier Realty, J Harris Insurance Agency, Rep. John Kavanagh, Jumpstartbiz, LLC and Dentist Dr. Kevin Rauter.

Legislative District 23 Democrats, Lisa Murray, RE/MAX Sun Properties; Little Caesars, Loving Family Dental, McDowell Mountain Cycles, MCO Realty and Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary.

My Arizona Realty, Pal’s Inn Pet Resort, Red Mountain Air Conditioning, Sami Fine Jewelry, Schwan’s Home Services, Senior Services Inc., Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate and Spooner and Shaft Physical Therapy.

The Fountain Hills Times, The Fountains, a United Methodist Church; Vital Signs, LLC; We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference Center, Whitewater, WiredUp Installation LLC, and Zounds Hearing Center.