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Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Citrus Business & Builders Expo - 2026

Date: Sep 12, 2026 9:00 am - Sep 12, 2026 1:00 pm (EDT)

300 N Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Florida 34450, United States

About the event

Citrus Business & Builders Expo — Connecting Local Pros, Products & Possibilities The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil the Citrus Business & Builders Expo, a major evolution of the Chamber’s long-running Business Expo, now infused with the Citrus County Building Alliance (CCBA) annual Citrus Home Show. Set for Saturday, September  12th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Inverness Depot Pavilion, this free, family-friendly event will provide one dynamic marketplace where commerce meets craftsmanship, giving residents a single stop to discover solutions for work, home, and life. “By bringing these two powerhouse events together, we’re creating one dynamic marketplace where residents can discover accountants, artisans, roofers, retailers, and more, all side by side,” said Josh Wooten, President/CEO of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce. “It’s the easiest way for neighbors to meet the people who build, sell, and solve right here at home.” Expo Highlights  Chamber Money Machine – Attendees will be chosen at random to step inside the whirlwind and grab some COLD HARD CASH.  Hourly Door Prizes & ExpoDay Deals – Win gift cards, service packages, and baskets curated by our exhibitors.  Kids’ Zone – Crafts and hands on STEM activities keep young visitors engaged while parents explore.  Free Admission & Parking – Enjoy a budget-friendly outing, fun for the whole family! Are you a business that wants to display? Local businesses, contractors, real estate professionals, and nonprofit groups are invited to reserve booth space now. Exhibitors gain:  Direct exposure to hundreds of residents in a single morning.  Pre-event promotion through Chamber newsletters, social media, and local media partners.  Sponsorship opportunities are available to boost brand visibility before, during, and after the Expo. Spaces are limited and expected to sell out quickly. Booth reservations and sponsorship packages are open now at CitrusCountyChamber.com/Expo. Businesses, builders, nonprofits, and innovators of every size are encouraged to apply.

Citrus County Chamber of Commerce

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Citrus County Chamber of Commerce

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About the application

Sponsor's Opportunities available, please contact Corrine at Corrine@citruscountychamber.com 352-795-3149. Saturday, September 12, 2026 FREE to the Public: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Inverness Depot Pavilion, 300 N Apopka Ave, Inverness. Setup/Load-In: Saturday, Saturday, September 12th, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakdown/Load-Out: Saturday, September 12th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Terms & Conditions

Citrus Business & Builders Expo Terms & Conditions The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce and the Citrus County Building Alliance thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the Citrus Business & Builders Expo. Please carefully read the following rules as there are some necessary for vendors and food vendors to participate in the event. Submitting this application DOES NOT guarantee your admittance to the Citrus Business & Builders Expo. Vendor selection and approval is at the sole discretion of the Chamber events committee and staff. The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce retains the right to reject any vendor application. 1. There is limited electricity available for PURCHASE on a first come first served basis. Must be purchased in advance within the application. It will not be available for purchase day of the event. 2. No vendor may sublet, bring in representation of a secondary commercial/charity to jointly work the booth, switch product line of what's been approved, or change the name of the approved application. 3. Vendors will be placed outside (would recommend weighing your tent properly – no stakes) and outside under the pavilion (no tent), prepare for possible uneven terrain and (possible) inclement weather. This is a RAIN or SHINE event. 4. Vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, golf carts) are not part of vendor space. No vehicle will be permitted on event grounds before, during, or after the vendor setup period ends. Parking is at the rear of the complex down the road. It is close walking distance. No parking beside pavilion. 5. Vendors MUST be in place and set up by 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. If not, they may be turned away and/or rejected for future events. 6. Vendors must be presentable and polite to all event attendees, volunteers, and employees. 7. Vendor booths must be open and staffed during all hours of the event: Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 8. All vendors are responsible for providing their own supplies needed to operate including, but not limited to, tents, 6 ft tables, chairs, trash receptacles, trash bags, lighting, weights, etc. 9. No smoking or vaping in the vendor space at any time. Please move to a designated smoking area away from the event. 10. No vendor is permitted to provide materials that link to, show, or infer sexual content. No vendors may conduct or encourage illegal or unethical activity. No unethical, immoral, illicit, and/or vulgar language/signage is permitted. No signage/language that discriminates against race, religion, and/or political views is permitted. 11. Vendor area must remain clean throughout the event. Plan to keep extra inventory, boxes, trash, etc. out of the walkway, and neatly kept to the side and/or behind the tent/table area. 12. There will be no direct water hookups available. If needed, it is recommended that you bring your own water source. Vendors must dispose of all trash in event dumpsters/trash cans. 13. The area must be left clean after the closing of the event. No trash, oil, trash bags, empty boxes or debris may be left behind. Vendors found dumping trash on the ground or on any other area of the event grounds are subject to a monetary fine and may also bear the cost of clean-up and/or damages. Failure to comply will result in prohibiting said vendor to all future Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Special Events and Festivals. 14. If your application is accepted, it will be a commitment to show and remain for the entire event. Vendors who leave before the closing of the event will not be permitted to participate in future Citrus County Chamber of Commerce festivals. 15. Vendors will receive detailed vendor information, including a placement map, the Thursday of the week of the Citrus Business & Builders Expo. 16. The Chamber expects that the vendor's booth and products will resemble the photo depictions submitted with the application both in quality and appearance. 17. The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to cancel the event in total or in part. No refunds will be given unless prior notification is received 60 days before the event, no matter the application date. Refunds will be at the Chamber's discretion. Failure to show, or failure to withdraw within the time frame (listed above), results in the vendor not receiving a refund. 18. Vendors will be responsible for fully complying with the Florida State Sales Tax Regulations in effect during the period of the event. Violation of any rules could constitute immediate removal from the event and prohibit attendance at future events. 19. No giving away or selling water at the Citrus Business & Builders Expo other than the Chamber Young Professionals. 20. FOOD VENDORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO MEET ALL GUIDELINES FOR TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE AS SET FORTH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION (DBPR) OR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AGRICULTURAL SERVICES (FDACS). VENDORS WHO DO NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL LICENSE THROUGH THE DBPR MUST APPLY FOR AND PURCHASE A TEMPORARY EVENT LICENSE ON SITE. A COPY OF THE GUIDELINES IS ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES, CONTACT THE DBPR AT 850-487-1395. Vendors, please bring a copy of your DBPR to the event, have it readily available to provide for the Health Inspector if asked. 2026 Citrus Business & Builders Expo Inverness – September 12th, 2026 DISCLAIMER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agrees on behalf of the Participating Artist / Vendor / Business / Organization below that in consideration for participating in the Citrus Business & Builders Expo to be held on September 12th, 2026; s/he will make no claims in tort or other law against the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce or Citrus County Building Alliance or the City of Inverness for any act, whether intentional or negligent, on the part of any person or object either prior, during or after the festival. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce or Citrus County Building Alliance or the City of Inverness from any act committed prior, during or after the event on the part of the below participant which may cause harm to another person or property. Further, the undersigned acknowledge that they have read the event rules, disclaimer and hold harmless agreement and take responsibility for all assistants, workers, or other helpers they may use in connection with the Citrus Business & Builders Expo activities. NAME OF ARTIST / VENDOR / BUSINESS / ORGANIZATION: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Print Name SIGNATURE Authorized Representative on behalf of Participating Business/Organization Date: _____________________________________

Business & Builder's Expo Fact Sheet

Prices

Showcase Sponsor	$2,500.00	Non-refundable	• Company name and/or logo prominently displayed as Showcase Sponsor on all Chamber & CCBA event collateral – posters, media ads, flyers. (Pending receipt of sponsorship prior to publication). • Company logo is prominently displayed as Showcase Sponsor on Chamber & CCBA websites, linked to your business website with tagline or short business description • Designated Ad in event eblasts (6,500+ contacts) • Company logo displayed on the Facebook page header and acknowledged and thanked on the Facebook page, event page and Chamber & CCBA Facebook page. • Acknowledgment on stage during the event. • Free booth space (up to 2 8’x8’ booths). • Company mentioned as Showcase Sponsor on all announcements and interviews. • Feature article in Villager Building Connection prior to event • Company logo is prominently displayed on the Sponsor banner at the event. • Company banner prominently displayed at event (must be delivered to the chamber one week in advance by 9/4/26). • Spotlight on the Chamber's FB "Business - Behind the Scenes" video segment. • Business card/promo item included (day of) goodie-bag (500) provided to the Chamber one week in advance by 9/4/26 • First Right of Refusal for next Show
Title Sponsor (SOLD – Trusted Solutions Insurance)	$1,000.00	Non-refundable	• Company logo displayed as Premier Sponsor on all event collateral – posters, media ads, flyers. (Pending receipt of sponsorship prior to publication). • Company logo prominently displayed as Premier Sponsor on Chamber & CCBA website. • Spotlight on the Chamber's FB "Business - Behind the Scenes" video segment. • Acknowledged and thanked on the Chamber Facebook page and CCBA event page. • Acknowledgment on stage during event. • Free booth space (up to 2 8’ x 8’). • Company logo displayed on the Sponsor banner at the event. • Company banner displayed at event (must be delivered to the chamber 1 week in advance). • Business card/promo item included (day of) goodie-bag (500) provided to the Chamber one week in advance by 9/4/26
Premier Sponsor	$750.00	Non-refundable	• Company logo displayed as Premier Sponsor on all event collateral – posters, media ads, flyers. (Pending receipt of sponsorship prior to publication). • Company logo prominently displayed as Premier Sponsor on Chamber & CCBA website. • Acknowledged and thanked on the Chamber Facebook page and CCBA event page. • Acknowledgment on stage during event. • Free booth space (8’ x 8’). • Company logo displayed on the Sponsor banner at the event. • Company banner displayed at event (must be delivered to the chamber 1 week in advance). • Business card/promo item included (day of) goodie-bag (500) provided to the Chamber one week in advance by 9/4/26
Suppporting Sponsor	$500.00	Non-refundable	• Company name displayed on all event collateral – posters, media ads, flyers. (Pending receipt of sponsorship prior to publication). • Company name displayed on Chamber & CCBA websites. • Acknowledged and thanked on the Chamber & CCBA Facebook page and event page. • Acknowledgment on stage during the event. • Free booth space (8’x8’). • Company name displayed on the Sponsor banner at the event. • Company banner displayed at the event (must be delivered to the chamber 1 week in advance). • Business card/promo item included (day of) goodie-bag (500) provided to the Chamber one week in advance by 9/4/26
Market Your Business	$250.00	Non-refundable	• Acknowledged and thanked on the event Facebook page and Chamber Facebook page. • Acknowledgment on stage during the event. • Company name listed in any Chamber publication as Friend of the Event – newspapers, event calendars, Chamber directory (pending receipt of sponsorship prior to publication). • Company name displayed on the Sponsor banner at the event.
Goodie-Bag Sponsor (1 Available) - Must Provide 500 Bags	SOLD OUT	Non-refundable	Must provide 500 bags with your company logo to give out during the Chamber Business & Builders Expo on a first come, first serve basis.
Chamber Legacy Member Partners ONLY	$0.00	Non-refundable
Trade/Entertainment Partners ONLY	$0.00	Non-refundable
Electrical Outlet (110 amp)	$0.00	Non-refundable	110 electrical outlet ( available on the perimeter of the auditorium). LIMITED QUANTITY!
Basket Raffle Donation	$0.00	Non-refundable
Money Machine Sponsor	$500.00	Non-refundable	Money Machine Sponsor Sponsorship Investment: $500 Exclusive Opportunity Put your business at the center of one of the Expo’s most exciting and interactive attendee experiences. As the Money Machine Sponsor, your business will be featured alongside the event’s Money Machine activities and the "Passport to Local" attendee bingo card, designed to encourage guests to visit vendor booths, make connections, and enter for a chance to step inside the Money Machine. Sponsor Benefits Include: Logo placement in center space of Passport to Local bingo cards distributed to attendees to enter the raffle for giveaways and the Money Machine Sponsor Banner (SIZE) near the Money Machine area Social media recognition when promoting the Money Machine and Bingo Card Recognition in event emails when the Money Machine or attendee engagement activities are highlighted Verbal recognition during Money Machine drawings or announcements, when applicable Recognition as the exclusive Money Machine Engagement Sponsor

Questions on the application

Business information

Business name
Legal business name
Contact name
Address
Email
Phone
Website (Optional)
Logo (Optional)

Additional information

Upload 2 photos of your booth set up and products.
Are you a Citrus County Chamber of Commerce member?
Please provide a cell phone number and contact for the Exhibitor on site day of event.
Please provide a BRIEF description of your business, product and/or services.
Will you need electrial (110) outlet?
General Release: The undersigned does hereby forever discharge and release the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Inverness, and sponsoring organizations from any and all manner of actions, suits, damages or claims whatsoever arising from any loss or damage to the property of the undersigned while in possession or supervision of the Citrus County Chamber Business Expo and hereby consent to the enforcement of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo rules as set out in this application. I understand that an accepted application is a commitment to show and remain for the entire event, with exception to severe weather conditions. In such an occurrence, vendors will be granted permission to leave by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Staff. Your electronic signature below is an acknowledgement of this release. Vendor applications will not be processed without electronic signature.
How many years have you attended the Chamber Business & Builders Expo?
Please print, sign and upload the signed Disclaimer & Terms. Must be physically signed, not electronic.
Please provide a brief description of your business for event promotion. Suggested limit: 50–75 words. *Note: Providing this information does not guarantee inclusion in promotions. Inclusion is dependent on spacing availability. If you would like a guaranteed vendor spotlight, sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Corrine@CitrusCountyChamber.com.
What is one question attendees could ask you at the Expo? This will help us position you as a resource and promote engagement with attendees. Examples: What should I know before hiring a contractor?; How do I know if my roof needs repair or replacement?; What financing options are available for home projects?; etc. *Note: Providing this information does not guarantee inclusion in promotions. Inclusion is dependent on spacing availability. If you would like a guaranteed vendor spotlight, sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Corrine@CitrusCountyChamber.com.
Is there a specific product, service, demonstration, giveaway, special offer, or activity you plan to feature at your booth? *Note: Providing this information does not guarantee inclusion in promotions. Inclusion is dependent on spacing availability. If you would like a guaranteed vendor spotlight, sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Corrine@CitrusCountyChamber.com.
Please provide your social media handles so we can tag your business when possible.