FIRMS in the New Forest are being offered a unique chance to showcase their products at a mass get together of business bosses.

New Forest Business Expo – the first event of its type to be held in the district – aims to attract firms from a wide range of sectors, including marine, engineering and hospitality.

Visiting the Expo will provide business people with an opportunity to meet industry experts and make new contacts.

The event is being held at the family-run Berthon Boatyard in Bath Road, Lymington, which provides visitors with stunning views of the waterfront.

Anthony Climpson, the district council’s employment and tourism manager, said: “We’ve been trying to find the right type of event to showcase local business excellence for a number of years.

“The New Forest has some world-class marine, engineering and hospitality businesses and the concept of the New Forest Business Expo is a great opportunity for regional buyers to see precisely how good our local businesses are.

“We are looking forward to working with all our partners to deliver a great show in a great location.”

Organisations involved in the event include Brand New Forest, which backs the local economy and helps the community to get the best out of the area’s unique environment.

Expo is being held at Berthon to celebrate Lymington being crowned Brand New Forest Town of the Year 2015.

One of the organisers said: “The business-to-business section will feature 50 exhibitors, helping to provide imaginative ideas, leads and potential future clients.

“With an increasingly vibrant and ever dynamic local economy, the Expo will provide a superb business-friendly environment, making it a great opportunity to expand the participants’ business.

“Non-exhibitors are welcome to visit the exhibition free of charge.

“Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Fine Food 4 Sail, one of Lymington’s most prominent restaurants are planning a special BBQ and a suitably tasty menu for exhibitors and visitors alike.

“Other attractions will include an opportunity to take a pre-arranged tour of Berthon, which is a world-class boat-building and refitting yard.

The Expo will be held on June 3 between 10am and 4pm.

For more information, or to book visitor tickets, go online and visit brandnewforest.com/new-forest-business-expo-2015