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Balancing Time and Curiosity at Chesterfield Business Expo
A flying visit to the Casa Hotel reveals a vibrant local business gathering, warm hospitality and worthwhile connections.
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Chesterfield 3 min readBalancing Time and Curiosity at Chesterfield Business Expo
David Lilley makes a flying visit to a busy Chesterfield Business Expo at the Casa Hotel — and finds warm hospitality, useful conversations and plenty of reasons to return.
David Lilley · 1 October 2026
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