Business Expo & Job Fair
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Description
Registration Opening Soon!
Take advantage of our Early Bird Special — limited-time pricing available when registration opens. Stay tuned for details!
Join us this May as we celebrate the businesses, organizations, and people who help our community grow and thrive! The 2026 Santa Maria Valley Chamber Expo is your opportunity to showcase your business, connect with local professionals, and cultivate meaningful partnerships in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
This year’s theme, “April Showers Bring May Flowers,” represents renewal, growth, and the blossoming of opportunities across the Santa Maria Valley. Bring your creativity to life through themed booth designs and interactive displays that highlight your business and its role in our community’s success.
Together, we’ll celebrate the strength and resilience of the Santa Maria Valley — a community that continues to grow, evolve, and invest in a bright, thriving future for generations to come.
Why Participate?
Featured Visibility:
Your booth and business will be highlighted in the Santa Maria Times, including your booth number and location on the official event map.
Strategic Promotion:
Benefit from extensive marketing through our partnerships with Workforce Development and regional media to promote the Expo and participating businesses.
Social Media Spotlight:
Be featured across the Chamber’s social platforms — boosting your visibility before, during, and after the event.
Exclusive Contest:
Enter the Best Booth Contest for a chance to win a free double booth at the 2027 Expo!
All booth participants will also be entered into a raffle for special prizes, including tickets to popular Chamber events like the Strawberry Dinner and the Annual Awards Gala.
Let your business bloom at the 2026 Expo!
Register now and be part of this colorful celebration of growth, connection, and community.
Not a member yet?
Contact Cara Martinez at (805) 925-2403 ext. 852 or email cara@santamaria.com to learn how to join the Chamber and participate in this exciting event.
Registration Opening Soon!
Booth Pricing
Member Early Bird Promo $200
Must Register and PAY by 02/28/2026
Chamber Member Price: $250
Chamber Investor-Level Booth Benefits
- Chairman Level: Complimentary Double Premium Booth
- Executive Level: Complimentary Double Booth
- Director Level: One Complimentary Booth Space
- Investor Level: One Complimentary Booth Space
Event Passport: $65
Stand out. Get noticed. Drive traffic.
With more than 75–80 booths expected at this year’s Expo, the Event Passport is your golden ticket to stand out from the crowd!
Only 10 exclusive spots Sold — and they go fast! As a Passport participant, your business will be featured on a special event postcard highlighting your booth and giveaway. Attendees will visit each Passport booth to collect stamps for a chance to win exciting prizes, guaranteeing maximum visibility and foot traffic to your space.
Don’t miss your chance to be one of the most visited booths at the Expo — secure your Passport spot today before they’re gone!
May 14, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm