Register & Payment Plans
The Buy Vet Business Expo is free of charge and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors. Register in advance so we can plan for you.
Reserve your 2027 spot!
Check our newly introduced monthly payment plans
for exhibitors and sponsors for the 2027 Expo
Exhibitor and Vendor Payment Plans for 2027
The Buy Vet Business Expo is held annually alongside national Buy Veteran Week (November 1st to 8th). Exhibitors and vendors can lock in their place for the 2027 Expo now by paying monthly installments instead of a one-time payment.
Plans
$17/month
*Proof of Veteran Status Required.
$204/year for one-time payment
$22/month
*Proof of Non-Profit Status Required.
$264/year for one-time payment
BusiNESS
$33/month
$396/year for one-time payment
Check how to make your payments here.
Sponsor Payment Plans for 2027
Sponsors can spread their package amount across 12 equal monthly payments instead of paying the full amount up front. All sponsor payments go directly to the Columbus Foundation on behalf of Think Veterans First.
Plans
$833/month
$10,000/year for one-time payment
$417/month
$5,000/year for one-time payment
$125/month
$1,500/year for one-time payment
Check how to make your payments here.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is the event really free to attend?
Yes — the Buy Vet Business Expo is free and open to the public thanks to our sponsors.
How do sponsor and exhibitor payments work?
All sponsorship and participation payments are processed through the Columbus Foundation on behalf of Think Veterans First. You can pay in full or set up monthly payments.
Is there an option for monthly installment payment plans?
Currently, for our 2026 Expo, we do not have any monthly plans. However, we have introduced monthly installment payment plans for our 2027 Expo for both our exhibitors/vendors and our sponsors.
Can I pay in full instead of monthly?
Yes — monthly plans are offered for convenience, not required.
I’m a veteran-owned business — do I need to prove it?
Yes, veteran-owned and nonprofit monthly plans require proof of status; general for-profit exhibitors do not.