Coastal Alabama Business Chamber to Host Annual Business Expo in Orange Beach

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s Small Business Council is bringing back its annual business showcase for a third year, with the Coastal Alabama Business Expo set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway West.

The expo is free and open to the public, and organizers expect local businesses from across coastal Alabama to participate. The event is presented by Southern Sands Printing Company and powered by Printing Pros. Attendees will have several hours to visit vendor booths, connect with local business owners and learn about products and services offered throughout the region.

Chamber leaders say they hope the expo will serve as a resource for entrepreneurs and established businesses alike looking to grow in the year ahead, giving the community a chance to network and meet neighbors in the coastal Alabama business scene.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Several sponsorship levels remain open for businesses seeking a higher profile at the event, though the top tier has already sold out. Here is the current sponsorship breakdown:

• Platinum Sponsorship — sold out.
• Gold Sponsorship — $2,500, with four spots remaining. Includes a medium logo on marketing materials and in the event program, along with a premium booth with power and a contact list.
• Silver Sponsorship — $1,500, with six spots remaining. Includes a small logo on marketing materials and a premium booth with power.
• Vendor Sponsorship — $750. Includes logo placement on vendor packets and lanyards, a group TV slide spot, and a booth.
• Bronze Sponsorship — $750. Includes a small logo on marketing materials, a group TV slide, and a booth.

Organizers say sponsorship spots are limited and are encouraging interested businesses to register early to secure their preferred tier. Businesses interested in sponsoring the expo or reserving a vendor booth can contact Kimberly Ray at the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber by phone at 251-968-7208 or by email at [email protected]. More information is available on the chamber’s website.

About the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber serves as a hub for business advocacy, networking and community engagement across the Alabama Gulf Coast, connecting entrepreneurs, established companies and civic leaders. Chamber-run expos and showcases like this one are a common way for regional chambers of commerce to give smaller, locally owned businesses direct exposure to potential customers and partners without the overhead of a larger trade show.