2024 Small Business EXPO
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 7, 2024
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Location
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Fees/Admission
Free and Open to the Public
Description
The Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors invite you to be a vendor at the
2024 Small Business EXPO
Thursday, November 7, 2024
4:00-7:00 PM
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street, Sioux City, IA
This event is free and open to the public with something for everyone!
- Vendors from numerous industries -
- Complimentary samples from our food & beverage vendors -
- Products for sale -
- Door Prizes -
- Raffles, Freebies & Discounts -
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Siouxland Chamber members with 20 or fewer employees (two part-time employees equals one)
- 10x10 Booth - $200
- 10x20 Booth - $300
- 10x10 Food & Beverage Booth - $75 & vendor agrees to provide food/drink samples for a minimum of 150 people
- 10x20 Food & Beverage Booth - $125 & vendor agrees to provide food/drink samples for a minimum of 150 people
WHY BE A VENDOR
The Small Business Expo is an annual event designed to showcase the products and services of some of Siouxland's leading small businesses. This event provides you the opportunity to promote your small business and connect with potential customers as we head into the holiday season.
Marketing through the Chamber:
- You will receive event promotion through the Chamber's social media platforms, Week at a Glance e-newsletter and website.
- The Chamber will individually announce and promote your business as a vendor on social media.
- A Positively Siouxland radio feature promoting the EXPO will run on Powell Broadcasting stations the weeks leading up to the event.
- An electronic invite will be sent to all Chamber members.
- An advertisement for the EXPO will be displayed on the digital billboard in Singing Hills.
- There will be a live radio remote at the event. Register early and be one of the first ten businesses and you will have the opportunity to chat on-air with a radio personality from Powell Broadcasting.
Holiday Shopping: This unique event is the perfect opportunity to display products, promote services, or remind the community of your cause as we head into the holiday season. Help guests get ahead of their shopping, decorating, party planning, or annual giving all while supporting locally owned and operated small businesses in our hometown.
Free Vendor Training: Attend our "Vendor Dos & Don'ts" meeting to help you achieve the most effective vending experience. We'll provide you with tips on social media, booth design, and how to prepare your company representative(s). This meeting will also include trends in products whether it be signage, swag, or company apparel.
Meet New Customers: Bring your business face-to-face with the Siouxland community and network with potential new customers including the other vendors.
Reconnect with established customers: Show new products, renew your relationships and thank your customers for their business.
Food & Beverage: The food and beverage vendors will offer complimentary samples of some of your favorite menu items, as well as new ones.
Free Vendor Training: Attend our "Vendor Dos & Don'ts" meeting to help you achieve the most effective vending experience. We'll provide you with tips on social media, booth design, and how to prepare your company representative(s). This meeting will also include trends in products whether it be signage, swag, or company apparel.
Meet New Customers: Bring your business face-to-face with the Siouxland community and network with potential new customers including the other vendors.
Reconnect with established customers: Show new products, renew your relationships and thank your customers for their business.
Food & Beverage: The food and beverage vendors will offer complimentary samples of some of your favorite menu items, as well as new ones.
