Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) — The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's Small Business Council is bringing back its annual business showcase for the third year. The Coastal Alabama Business Expo, presented by Southern Sands Printing Company and powered by Printing Pros, will be held at the Orange Beach Event Center. The event is free and open to the public. Local businesses from across coastal Alabama are expected to participate.

The expo is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Orange Beach Event Center is at 4671 Wharf Parkway West in Orange Beach. Attendees will have several hours to visit vendor booths and connect with local business owners.

The event will showcase a wide range of local businesses, each highlighting their products and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, network, and meet neighbors in the coastal Alabama community. The chamber hopes the expo will serve as a resource for those looking to grow their businesses in 2026.

Three sponsorship levels remain available for businesses seeking a higher profile at the event. The top tier, Platinum Sponsorship, has sold out. Gold Sponsorships are available for $2,500, with four spots open. Gold sponsors receive a medium logo on marketing materials and in the event program, along with a premium booth with power and a contact list. Silver Sponsorships are priced at $1,500, with six slots available, and include a small logo on marketing materials and a premium booth with power.

Two additional options round out the sponsorship lineup. A Vendor Sponsorship is available for $750 and includes logo placement on vendor packets and lanyards, a group TV slide spot, and a booth. A Bronze Sponsorship is also priced at $750 and includes a small logo on marketing materials, a group TV slide, and a booth.

Businesses interested in sponsoring the expo or securing a vendor booth can contact Kimberly Ray at the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. Ray can be reached by phone at 251-968-7208 or by email at

kimberly@mygulfcoastchamber.com. Sponsorship spots are limited, and organizers encourage businesses to register early to secure their preferred tier.

More information is available at the

Chamber’s website.