The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's Small Business Council will host the Inaugural Coastal Alabama Business Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Orange Beach Event Center. The event allows businesses and residents to meet and is completely FREE to attendees.

The event, presented by SimpliHOM Alabama, is designed to connect local business owners, entrepreneurs, and residents while showcasing the products and services of businesses throughout Coastal Alabama. The Expo will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

"We’re excited to bring this new event to the community," said Tim Lower, Chairman of the Chamber's Small Business Council. "This Expo is about creating connections and fostering growth for businesses of all sizes.”

According to the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance, the county is the 7th fastest growing metro area in the United States. Each month there are new retail stores, restaurants, real estate, construction and other industries opening their doors in the community.

Now new and established businesses can share and showcase their product to the public, while connecting with other business services. The expo will feature business that provide for year-round services to locals and tourist alike. Some of the industries featured can include:

• Home Decor
• Insurance
• Banks and Business Financing
• Restaurants
• Retail Outlets
• Auto Sales and Repair
• Real Estate Services
• Home Repair
• Many More !!