Jasper Chamber’s 21st Annual Health and Lifestyle Expo Feb. 20

The 21st annual Jasper Chamber of Commerce Health & Lifestyle Expo will bring more than 40 companies to the St. Joseph Parish Center in Jasper on Friday, Feb. 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The one-day event is designed to put local businesses and service providers in front of the community in a single, concentrated day of demonstrations, information and prize drawings.

“The 21st annual Jasper Chamber of Commerce Health & Lifestyle Expo is designed to showcase the products and services of businesses in the Jasper and Dubois County area, and to highlight the businesses that exist right here in Dubois County (and some from outside the area),” the Dubois County Free Press reported, summarizing the Chamber’s promotional messaging. Organizers also say the EXPO “is a perfect opportunity to reach a large number of people with information about business services and products in just one day.”

Exhibitors are expected to use demonstrations to explain services and products to visitors, and the Chamber will staff an entrance table where attendees can register for a $200 cash prize. The Dubois County Free Press adds that “there are other prizes that will be given away at the conclusion of the EXPO, too.” The same source also cites an organizer claim that “nearly 1000 people visit each booth as the various vendors explain about their type of business,” a promotional figure that highlights the exposure vendors hope to gain.

For residents, particularly those with limited time or transportation, the Expo presents a practical way to access information about local health and lifestyle services in one location. Small businesses and local clinics can use the event to raise awareness about preventative care, wellness programs and social supports that affect public health outcomes across Dubois County. Concentrating vendors and demonstrations into a single day can help reduce barriers to information for older adults, working families and residents who rely on local networks for health and social referrals.

The Chamber’s annual expos have a recent history of bringing community commerce and services together at St. Joseph Parish Center. Archived Chamber notices for past events show similar formats and community goals, including a Home Expo in 2023 that used the same venue. A 2023 WJTS notice listed a Chamber registration phone number, 812-482-6866, for that year’s Home Expo registration; that number was tied specifically to 2023 registration instructions.

If you plan to attend, expect demonstrations, vendor booths and prize drawings during the 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. run on Friday only. The Expo is both a marketing opportunity for local businesses and a public touchpoint where residents can learn about services that affect health and economic well-being in Jasper and across Dubois County. What comes next is the chance for neighbors to connect with local providers in person and for organizers to convert that engagement into ongoing access to services and supports for community members.