The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is bringing more than 100 local businesses and nonprofits together under one roof, or rather one ballpark, on Thursday, Nov. 12. The Fall Expo runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at LECOM Park in Bradenton, and it’s open to everyone. Chamber membership is not required, parking is free, and the whole thing is kid-friendly.
Attendees can expect food samples from Chamber member restaurants, live demonstrations, games, music and giveaways. It’s a chance to meet the small business owners behind the storefronts you pass every day and to find local resources you may not have known existed. Admission is $10 at the door, but you can register in advance at manateechamber.com with promo code EXPO and get in free.
One more reason to show up: the grand prize is valued at $1,250 and includes use of the Mayor’s Suite for up to 25 guests at a 2027 Bradenton Marauders game. As Chamber member events manager Tonya Kida put it, come hungry, bring a friend, and discover something new.
Planning to go? Tell us in the comments which local business you’re most excited to visit.
