Buy Vet Business Expo 2026

Get Involved: Sponsorship & Exhibit

There are two ways to be part of the Buy Vet Business Expo — as a sponsor investing in the veteran business movement, or as an exhibitor putting your business in front of attendees. Sponsors automatically qualify to exhibit as well.

Sponsorship
Exhibit

Sponsorship

Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to veterans while increasing your visibility among business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders. Sponsor benefits include logo placement on promotional materials, recognition during the event, speaking opportunities, premium exhibit space, website recognition, social media promotion, VIP networking access, and participation in VETSTRAVAGANZA**. Customized sponsorship packages are available.

** Brightstar Consulting will host “VETSTRAVAGANZA” to honor and celebrate our sponsors with food, music, and more.
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center,
1630 Schrock Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229

All sponsors can automatically participate as an exhibitor if they choose.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

SERGEANT MAJOR: $10,000
  • Live Interview During the Event
  • Recognition on the Think Veterans First website for one year
  • One Page Ad in the Program
  • One (1’) Exhibitor Table in prime location with 2 chairs
  • Logo on ALL Printed Programs & all other promotional items
  • Sponsorship Mention in ALL Press Releases and social media advertisements
  • Purchase of THREE (3) seats at VETSTRAVAGANZA on November 6, 2026
FIRST SERGEANT: $5,000
  • Button and Recognition on the Think Veterans First website for one year
  • Quarter Page Ad in the Program
  • One (1) 6’ Exhibitor Table—positioned in a prime location with two chairs
  • Logo on ALL Printed Programs & all other promotional items
  • Sponsorship Mention in ALL Press Releases and social media advertisements
  • Purchase TWO (2) seats at VETSTRAVAGANZA on November 6, 2026
CORPORAL: $1,500
  • Honorable Mention in the Program
  • One 6’ Exhibitor Table with two chairs
  • Logo on ALL Printed Programs and promotional items
  • Purchase of ONE seat at VETSTRAVAGANZA on November 6, 2026

Custom donation amounts are also accepted. Contact Regina D. Rembert, Show Promoter, if you have any questions:
(220) 204-0624; rrembert@brightstarllc.org

Sponsorship Agreement

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Thank you for sponsoring Buy Vet Business Expo 2026!

Choose one sponsorship level or your donation option (by clicking on “Other”)(required)
Do you plan to attend as an exhibitor?(required)
If you selected “Yes” in the above question, will you require access to electricity at your Table-Top Display?

EXPERIENCE TWO EVENTS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!!

(1) BUY VET BUSINESS EXPO AND (2) VETSTRAVAGANZA

PLEASE PROVIDE COMPANY AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

How do you plan to make your payment? (EIN: 84-4974254)(required)

*Check how to make your online payment here

Click here to make your online payment through the Columbus Foundation

Exhibit

Showcase your products, services, and innovations to an engaged audience ready to support veteran-owned businesses. Exhibitor benefits include a vendor booth, a company listing in the Expo directory, networking opportunities, marketing exposure before and after the event, access to business matchmaking sessions, and social media promotion.

EXHIBITOR CATEGORIES

VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS:
$159.00

Priority consideration for exhibit space. Veteran proof required.

FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS:
$375.32

For non-veteran-owned, for-profit businesses. (Inclusive of $25.32 fee)

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION:
$225.00

Must be 51%+ veteran-owned. Proof required for non-profit status.

Contact Regina D. Rembert, Show Promoter, if you have any questions:
(220) 204-0624; rrembert@brightstarllc.org

Exhibitor Form

Will you require access to electricity at your Table-Top Display?(required)

How to pay online through the Columbus Foundation:

When using the Columbus Foundation link to pay online for your selected sponsorship level (in full or to sign up for monthly payment plans for the 2027 Expo), please make sure that you follow these steps:

For the one-time payment in full (the sponsorship level packages in full)

  • Select “One-Time Donation Amount” and then “Other Amount” on the right-side panel.
  • Type the amount that is listed for your selected package.
  • Under “Add Instructions”, specify the package name, the year, and “Buy Veterans Business Expo.”
  • Select “Add to Cart” and then proceed to fill out the details.
  • Once done, “Proceed to Checkout” for your secure online payment.

For monthly payment plans (specifically for Buy Veterans Business Expo 2027)

  • Select “Recurring Donation Amount” and then type in the stated monthly payment amount on the right-side panel. Set the payment cycle to “every month”.
  • Set an end date twelve months from the day you start your payment plan.
  • Under “Add Instructions”, specify the package name and “Buy Veterans Business Expo 2027.”
  • Select “Add to Cart” and then proceed to fill out the details.
  • Once done, “Proceed to Checkout” for your secure online payment.