| Small Business Exposition | ||
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| Catalog #: | 319184 | |
| Clip Number: | 319184-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 530 | |
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| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | BUSINESS: Competition EXHIBITIONS: Trade Shows | |
| Description: | CU of a sign that reads "4th Annual Business Opportunities Exposition-Oct 29-30 1973". Shot of an exhibit from the IBM Corporation. An African-American man is seated at the booth. The display reads "Welcome to IBM Purchasing". Next, an exhibit from the Otis Material Handling Division. Two men are seated at tables with visual aids and literature. View of an exhibit from the Harris Intertype Corporation. Their display contains black and white photographs. View of an unidentified company that also uses black and white photographs in their display. Now, a look at the United Airlines booth. An African-American man talks to a Caucasian man. (no audio) View of the Bailey Meter Company exhibit. A Caucasian man stands behind a table and tries to sell a man on his company. Reporter interviews an African-American man. Man talks about the small businessman. He states that there is always a place for the small business owner, provided that he takes advantage of the market in the proper way. He goes on to say that the era of the small neighborhood store is over. The business owner now has to gear himself toward a more mobile community. General view of the expo, capturing several of the booths and their operators. View of the Lincoln Electronic booth. View of an unidentified booth were an African-American man and woman are seated. | |
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