There’s something special about Business Expo week.
Before the doors officially open… before the aisles fill with conversations… before the first handshake of the day… there’s a sense of anticipation across our business community. You can feel the momentum building.
This will be my 11th Business Expo since joining the Abilene Chamber, and every single year I’m reminded why this event matters so much. It’s not just booths and banners. It’s businesses betting on themselves. It’s entrepreneurs connecting with future clients. It’s long-time members discovering new partnerships.
It’s opportunity — all under one roof.
This year’s theme says it perfectly: Abilene, Your Next Business Destination.
On Wednesday, March 25, the Abilene Convention Center becomes the hub of business activity in the Big Country. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with local companies, explore services, discover new products, and strengthen relationships that could shape your year ahead.
Whether you're looking to grow your network, increase brand visibility, recruit talent, or simply see what’s happening in our business community, Business Expo 2026 is the place to be.
What You Need to Know:
Location: Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th Street
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Tickets: $5 in advance | $10 at the door
(Free for Chamber members!)
Schedule of Events:
9:30 AM – Ribbon Cutting
10:00 AM – Business Expo Begins
Sponsored by Vital Care Urgent Care, Fat Matt Roofing, and Optimum
4:00 PM – Expo Closes
4:00 PM – Business After Hours, sponsored by First Bank Texas
Live Entertainment
Hors d’oeuvres (Sponsored by Food Theorie)
Beverages (Sponsored by Reed Beverages)
5:15 PM – Booth Awards & Program
5:30 PM – Live Auction, sponsored by AEL
6:30 PM – Silent Auction closes & Business After Hours concludes
Business Expo is more than an event — it’s a statement.
It’s a reminder that Abilene is growing. That our businesses are innovative. That our entrepreneurs are resilient. And that when we come together, we create something bigger than any one company could accomplish alone.
A sincere thank you to our returning presenting sponsors — Vital Care Urgent Care, Optimum, and Fat Matt Roofing — for continuing to invest in this event and in our business community.
If you’ve attended before, you know the impact one conversation can have.
If you haven’t attended yet, this is your year.
Let’s fill the room. Let’s build new partnerships. Let’s continue proving that Abilene is your next business destination.
Onward!