West Michigan Women's Expo 
March 11-13, 2011
 Everybody's Talkin'.... Spring Break for Women!

  Largest Women Shopping Show in West Michigan! 
Over 400 Exhibits and Seminars with unique items that can't be found elsewhere, except here annually! 

2011 West Michigan Women's Expo dates are March 11-13, 2011.
The following information is from the March 12-14, 2010 Women's Expo:

• On-site haircuts, get a haircut right at the expo!
• On-site Boutiques for the latest look in Women's Fashion Apparel and Accessories
• High Fashion Purses, Handbags, Totes, Wallets, Scarves, Hats and more!
• Hair Pieces, Hair Extensions, Hair Jewelry, Natural Looking Wigs, Heat-resistant Hairstyling tools and organizor 
• Bras - Custom Bras, Private Bra Fitting, Body Shapewear, Ultimate Body Applicator 
• Shoes, Comfort Shoes, Massaging Insoles, and Z-Coil Shoes
• Custom Blended Make-Up Foundation, Cosmetics, Natural Mineral Makeup and Permanent Makeup 
• Hair Removal by Laser, Electrolysis and Facial Waxing 
• Facial Skin Rejuvenation, Facial Peels, Acne Treatment and Microdermabrasion 
• Crystal Glass Nail Files, Nail Polish, Nail Kits - for strength and whitening, Stamping Nail Art Kits and Nail Growth Accelerator 
• Pamper yourself with various Spa Services;  Lotions, Bath, Body Products, Hand Scrubs, Body Sprays, Anti-Aging and Parraffin Hand Dips
• Jewelry -The Latest Handmade, Custom, Unique and Fashionable Jewelry of all Types and Styles for sale at the Expo. 
• Spray-on Tanning, Self-tanning Lotions, and more... find out at the Expo!

• On-site Health Assessments, Bio Meridian Scanning-checking function and toxin levels in glands, organs, tissues and cells
• Dental Care Services
• Chiropractic Healthcare, Spinal and Posture Screenings, Spinal Rehabilitation featuring the "Wobble Chair" and Massage Therapy 
• Physical Therapy and Health Services 
• Eyecare, Eye Exams, Eyeglasses, Contact Lens, Eye Surgery, Refractive Eye Surgery  
• Non-Surgical treatment of Varicose Veins and Spider Veins 
• On-site Skin Cancer Screenings! Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm, Sunday 1pm to 3 pm
• Aromatherapy - Hot/Cold Packs and Relief of Tension, Herbal Body Wraps 
• Weight Loss Programs, Inner and Outer Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Health Energy Drink and Vitamins  
• 30 Minute Workout Program - Fitness Training/Fitness Class - Spinning Program 
• Women's Health - OB/GYN, Cervical Health Care, Urogynecology, Infertility Services 
• Heart Healthy Cookbooks, CPR Anytime Kits, and Go Red for Women
• Holistic Health Services
• No Calorie Sweetener
• Try out the Nautilus Mobia (Walking machine)
• On-site at the Women's Expo...Vascular Screenings!
• Spiritual Healing Sessions
• Massaging Insoles for your feet!

• Home Fashions featuring Cottage & Shabby Chic Furniture by Talsma Furniture
• Art and Home Decor' Items, such as Baskets, Wall Decor', Window Boxes and Home Accessories!
• Wrought Iron Garden and Home Ornaments 
• Custom Sewing, Monogramming, Quilting and more!
• Pools, Ponds, and Landscape - just in time for Spring!
• The Home Depot -"Do it Yourself" Clinics and Recruiting 
• Lighting Fixtures for the Home - indoors and outdoors!
• Melted Glass and Dippin' Dishes
• Kitchen Tools and Accessories
• Kitchen Cabinet Refacing, New Cabinets, and Wood Restoration
• Windows, Siding, Roofing, Foundation Repair, Ventilation, Insulation, Basement Waterproofing
• Faux Finish Painting, Decorative Mural Painting
• Bathtub Replacements, Bathtub Liners and Shower Conversion 
• Gutters Toppers, Ener-Shield Heat Deflector, Attic Ventilation, Energy Home Solutions
• All Natural Cleaning and Laundry Products
• Vacuums and Central Vacuum Systems
• Sleep Number Beds and Bed Sheets 
• Garden Center Merchandise and Silk Flowers
• Water Treatment, and Drinking Water Solutions
• Closets and Closet Organizors
• Tanning Beds and Hot Tubs
• Cleaning Services: Carpet, Duct, Gutter, Power Washing, Window and more!
  

• High Fashioned Handbags and Purses, Scarves, Sunglasses, Belts, Hats, and Socks
• Handmade, Custom and Unique Jewelry - Sterling Silver, Diamond Studded, Gemstone, Glass, Pandora Style, Beads, Freshwater Pearls, Mother-of-Pearl, Swarovski & Austrian Crystal
• Jewelry Cleaner
• Handmade "Melt in Your Mouth" Gourmet English Toffee and Buttery Brittles
• "As Seen on TV" Products
• Bath Products, Lotions, Beauty, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Spa Products, Hair Products, and Massage Lotion
• Soy Candles, Candle Warming Lamps, Plug-Ins, Room Spray 
• Cutlery, Culinary Tools, BBQ & Garden Tools, Scissors, Flatware, Sport/Hunting Knives, Cookware and Cooking Utensils 
• Tupperware Products 
• Chamois Cloth, Microfiber Products, and Mops
• Personal Bottled Beverage Carriers
• Palm Readings-Astrology Profile, done on site at the Expo
• Post-Mastectomy Products
• Gourmet Salsa, Dry Mixes & Seasonings, Dips, Soups, Tea, Chocolate, Caramel Corn, Caramel Apples, Slim Jim, Beef Sticks, Jerky and Sweet Treats! 
• Custom Children's Music CD's
• Adult and Children's Books, Cookbooks, Magazines and Educational Toys
• Food Sampling:  Dannon Yogurt, Snapple Products, and Culver's - cones and sundaes!
• Professional Photography Services:  Family and Children Portraits, Newborn Photography, In Studio and In Home Glamour Portraits, and on-location!
• Promotional Products, including pens, mugs, calendars and wearables, etc.
• Mail someone special a card from the expo with Send Out Cards!

• Meet & Greet Local Authors:  Katie Brown, lifestyle expert, host of the PBS home art series, "The Katie Brown Workshop", as seen on TV, will be at the expo Saturday to meet and greet with her book, Celebrate Year Round on Saturday.   Dr. Don VerHulst, author of The Ten Keys That Cure will be presenting on the main stage (see seminar schedule) and on-site for book signings.  Kathey Batey, Author of adult non-fiction books; Suddenly Single and Broadening Your Platform of Influence and various children's books, will be on-site for book signings.  Chris Zimmerman, Author of three hand-written, self-published original novels that are set in Michigan; The Covenant Field, The Secret-Keeper, Intentional Acts, will be at the expo.  Also, Grand Rapids novelist and former CIA employee, Paul M. Strickler, will be there presenting The Calling, which is set in Northern Michigan.  Author and Publisher, Richard Baldwin will be at the expo with his series of Michigan Mystery Murder Novels.  And, the novel Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Author Mary Baker Eddy will be available.  All books will be for sale at the expo!
• Get answers to Social Security questions from experts.
• Mother-Baby products, Infant Carriers and Mommy Necklaces
• Senior Housing Information, Retirement Community Living, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care and In-Home Health Care  
• Non-Medical in home care services for seniors by seniors
• Health Books, and Character Building Stories for Children
• Grand Rapids Kids - learn about this website for families
• Music Moves for Children - "Music Together Classes" and Piano Lessons 
• Looking for Host Families for Foreign Exchange Students
• Learn about...Horses!  The hobby you can HUG!
• Meal Planning Systems and Cookbook

• Education & Strategies to help Today's Woman to become Stronger
• Learn how to take control of your Finances and Insurance.  All women need to plan ahead for Personal and Family Security
• Meet Investment Advisors, Banking and Credit Union Representatives
• Financial Services, Disability, Health, Life Insurance, and 401K Rollovers 
• Retirement Concerns, Education and College Funding, Survivor Needs and Tax Planning.
• Real Estate - Residential   
• Corporate Meetings and Banquet Space
• Estate Planning

• Are you looking at other career opportunities? There are a number of companies who are looking for women to fill their needs.
• Do you want to try and find a business to allow you to stay home? Meet them face-to-face and see what each home-based business can offer you! Many new opportunities at this years Expo.
• Discover Women's Groups and find out more about Non-Profit Organizations.
• Inventors Group
• Associates, Bachelors and Masters Degrees for Working Adults - Education - Campus and Online Programs
• Law Firm Specializing in Elder Law, Family Law and Government Benefits

• Michigan Blood - Blood Drive - Friday, 11 am-7 pm, Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 11 am-4 pm.  Free Blood Typing will be done in their booth everyday of the Expo!
• Coat Check Services - Provided at the door by Safe Haven Ministries on Friday and Sunday.  They will be collecting old cell phones and chargers to donate to the victims of domestic abuse.  
• Women's Resource Center will provide the coat check on Saturday.
• Beta Sigma Phi - a non-academic sorority will be lending a hand by volunteering as greeters and handing out programs at the Expo. There are 12 active chapters.
• Girl Scouts of Michigan - Featuring a 1950's Malt Shop that will be sampling!  Top 10 ways to eat a Girl Scout Cookie!
• Women's Connection - Support group for moms, wives, & single women
• Social Security Administration - Community education outreach
• Abra cadaBra Project - If you missed this entry in ArtPrize 2009, you can see it displayed at the expo
• American Red Cross - Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety Information 
• Gift of Life - Organ Recovery Organization - and opportunity to sign the Michigan Organ Donor Registry
• Sweet Adelines - Women's 4 part harmony singers
• Paws with a Cause- Foster Puppies
• Great Start Parent Coalition - A parent Group focusing on early childhood issues
• Michigan Department of Community Health - PlanFirst and MiChild Programs
• La Leche League of Grand Rapids - a comfortable place for moms to attend to the needs of their babies
• Not this Girl - A community that supports those affected by sexual & domestic violence
• Come speak to Kent County Democratic Party and Gerald R. Ford Republican Women's Club representatives
• Wines for Humanity - In home parties where part of the proceeds go to non-profit organizations

• Spring Break Vacation Plans made here!
• Speak to a variety of travel consultants with ideas to several vacation destinations!
• Many Michigan Vacation Destinations.
• Northern Michigan Getaways
• Travel Club
• Marina
• Fun and Creative Group Tours for Families, Students, Adults and Seniors.
• Shopping Trips and Family Fun Destinations.  
• Lodges, Waterparks, Resorts, and Hotels
• West Michigan Tourist Association will be present with all the season's vacation hot spots throughout Michigan.

• Several Prizes will be given away at individual exhibits!  Sign-up and Win!