For the last 13 years, businesses around Savannah have looked forward to the Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Expo.

This year's kicks off Thursday with a car show and exhibit booths showing off more than 100 different businesses.

It's always a chance for people to network and conjure up new ways to integrate new business partnerships.

"We have great expectations. Tonight we've already had wonderful turnout. Close to 200 people have come by, tomorrow we're looking forward to seeing about 1500 people," said Andrea Powell, CEO for Secrets of the South Media.

WTOC is one of the main sponsors of this year's Business Expo and Car Show, which opens to the public at 10am Thursday morning at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center on Hutchinson Island.

Admission and parking are free.

Reported by: Chris Cowperthwaite, ccowperthwaite@wtoc.com