Released on = November 9, 2006, 10:44 pm

Press Release Author = Carolyn Smith

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Christian business gather to offer an array of goods and
services to the public for their holiday spenig.

Press Release Body = Ventura, CA - Many independent, franchise and small business
Christian retailers have affirmed the California Christian World Expo's campaign to
bring the world together in the marketplace.
Local Christian retailers and many across the nation are tapping into a market that
generates about $4.5 billion a year in sales. This growth has caused a shift for an
industry that was once the mainstay of independent Christian retailers. This
tremendous amount of growth has not gone unnoticed from larger chain stores and
mainstream retailers such as Wal-mart and Sam's Club. Sales of Christian products
are up, but the number of Christian retailers has dropped, from more than 2,400 in
2000 to about 2,100 today.
Christian retailers have realized they can\'t compete on price alone. This
competition has forced Christian retailers to focus on other areas that are
appealing and important to customers such as comfort, design and most importantly
personalized customer service. So one wonders what makes them distinctive? Many
perceive that it\'s a safe environment. It\'s not only a place to buy, but a place
to be at rest ,feel a sense of peace and sometimes get a word on encouragement.
Consumers find Christian businesses and stores are as much a place for relaxation
and tranquility as a place to shop.

Seaside Park-Ventura County Fairgrounds will be the crossroads for a world of fine
quality products, information, spectacular speakers and musical artists during the
California Christian World Expo held Saturday through Sunday, November 18-19. The
two-day Expo will showcase the products and services of local businesses and those
from Las Vegas, Florida, Texas and Ohio. Ministries such as Gospel for Asia, Azusa
Street Project, and Tri-County Witness Project among many other will be on hand to
offer information.
Camarillo & Ventura Healing Rooms along with St. Paul Baptist Church Prayer ministry
will offer individual prayers for those in need. The Expo runs from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at Seaside Park,
located at 10 Harbor Blvd. situated by the ocean in beautiful Ventura, CA. Admission
is free and the world is invited. For more information call (805) 525-2840 or visit
www.ccwe2006.com



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Web Site = http://www.ccwe2006.com

Contact Details = 201 South Tenth Street, Suite E, Santa Paula, CA 93060, (805)
525-2840 Fax: (800) 290-7008,info@ccwe2006.com, www.ccwe2006.com