Take Ownership of Your Work and Your Life at The Franchise and Business Opportunities Show.

    VANCOUVER, Feb. 12 /CNW/ - Western Canada's largest Franchise and
Business Opportunities Show returns to Vancouver for its 9th annual show! This
event, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre attracts over 2000 potential
entrepreneurs who want to explore the hottest new franchises and business
opportunities.
    The Franchise and Business Opportunities Show showcases a large variety
of established franchises plus exciting ground floor opportunities now
available in British Columbia. Consumers have the unique opportunity to meet
face to face with representatives from the most profitable franchises that are
looking for new franchisees and business partners.
    "Some of Canada's best known storefront franchises in the retail, food,
fitness, and service industries, in addition to proprietors of thriving
home-based businesses, will be exhibiting throughout the weekend," says Fred
Cox Jr., Show Producer. "This is a must-attend event for any person who has
ever dreamed of owning their own business. This show offers consumers the
chance to ask key questions, and compare and contrast all of the opportunities
that are now available. Getting to speak directly with potential business
partners is an unbeatable way to find the business that is perfect for you."
    This event also provides valuable education, resources, and a wide range
of advisors and suppliers for future business owners in a section called "The
Entrepreneur Expo." This feature includes free daily seminars from reputable
and insightful professionals who have information that entrepreneurs need to
know. Topics include "How to Find the Business That's Right For You"; "Legal
Aspects of Buying a Franchise", and "Revenue Canada Requirements When Starting
a Small Business."

    This event is produced by National Event Management, based in Markham,
Ontario. National Event Management is the largest producer of Business
Ownership events in North America, with 26 annual Franchise Shows showcasing
over 1,700 businesses to 65,000 prospective business owners annually. Fred Cox
Jr., Show Producer, offers insightful, relevant interviews to interested media
who want an opinion on trends, statistics, success rates, and advantages and
challenges of franchising and business ownership. Mr. Cox has dedicated 17
years to this industry and has been featured on major networks and media
outlets across North America.

    The Franchise and Business Opportunities Show takes place Saturday,
    February 17th, and Sunday, February 18th, 2007.
    Vancouver Convention Centre - 999 Canada Place
    Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm
    Admission is $8

For further information: press passes to the event, or interview
opportunities for Fred Cox Jr., please contact: Nicole Cox, Director,
Marketing & Sponsorhip Programs, National Event Management, (905) 477-2677
x231, nicolecox@nationalevent.com