During Thursday’s Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce Community Expo 2012, PC Cargile went home with the grand prize.

The Franklin computer and networking firm won a NOOK donated by presenting sponsor, Charter Business.

Attended by 500 to 600 at the Paul D. Camp Community College Regional Workforce Development Center, the event presented vendor awards to:

• Mike Duman Chevrolet, Buick, GMC for Most Creative

• Farm Fresh for Most Informative Booth

• South of the James Business Network for Most Interactive

• Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides for Best Use of Space

“This year’s Expo was one of the best to date as we blended traditional favorites with a few new twists to give vendors and visitors a tremendous experience,” said Chamber President Michael Clark. “Expo is a wonderful event for our community to discover the products made, sold and serviced in Franklin-Southampton County”