PREBLE COUNTY, Ind. – Preble County’s Business Expo is bringing opportunities for both local businesses and community members.
The 2026 Business Expo takes place March 20 and 21 at the Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Center.
Hosted in partnership with the Preble County Development Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce, the Expo allows businesses to showcase what they do, how they operate, and attract new customers, while giving residents a chance to explore the county’s diverse business landscape. The main sponsors for the event include Reid Health, Kettering Health, Wallace Heating and Air, and the Preble County Development Partnership.
The Expo features around 150 booths, representing everything from large companies to small Main Street shops, at-home businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Public services such as the Sheriff’s Office, the City of Eaton, and the Visitors Bureau also have a presence.
“The goal of the event is interaction,” said Justin Sommer, Economic Development Director Preble County Development Partnership. “If you’re attending the event as a community member, stop at those booths. Don’t just take the free pen or the free can koozie that they have sitting out, engage with that business owner.”
In addition to showcasing local businesses, the Expo can also create job networking opportunities in a more casual environment than traditional job fairs.
Organizing the event is a three-to-four-month process, including arranging the space, advertising, and securing participating businesses. Booth rentals start at $125, offering an economical way to reach over 1,200 attendees.
While food trucks are limited due to power constraints, Frontland Coffee, Fatty Daddies, Morning Munchies, and Smoke Nation Barbecue will be on site.
Sommer said his favorite part of the Expo is visiting each booth and hearing the personal stories behind the business. “Each one of them has a unique story as to why they started the business and why they do what they do,” he said. “I think understanding that and finding out why they choose to operate in Preble County is very interesting.”
Find more information here.
Image source: Preble County Chamber of Commerce
