Louisville Local Business Expo


FREE ENTRY, 
EVERYONE WELCOME!

#LIBABizExpo

(LIBA Members: Register for the kick-off lunch and/or sign up for a booth.)


Make it your business
to buy local.

An all local and independent business showcase.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

1pm - 4pm, Mellwood Art Center
1860 Mellwood Ave.


Find dozens of local providers for your business needs, and so much more...

FUN, FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE

From the promoters of the "Keep Louisville Weird" slogan, you can rest assured this won't be your usual business networking event. 

ASK A PRO SESSIONS

Scattered throughout the event, these "Ask A Pro" sessions will offer brief (ie. 10-15 minutes) one-on-one consultations so attendees can quickly get some personalized, hands on knowledge from experts. You are encouraged to bring your laptop and materials from your business to work on. 


Website Health Check
with Element 502 - Register Here

Make sure your website is 2026 ready for search ranking and website visitors. You’ll get a report of key metrics for your site as well as a list of recommended fixes and updates.


Business Financials: Know Your Numbers
with Hat Rack Business Solutions - Register Here

Meet with bookkeeping expert Bethany Witten, PMP, MBA of Hat Rack Business Solutions for best practices and guidance on keeping your books organized and up to date so you can make informed business decisions using real performance data to set and meet your profitability goals. Please note that this consultation will focus on bookkeeping aspects of accounting, not tax guidance.


Social Media Overload:

Where to spend your limited time
with Cambium Marketing - Register Here

Brands feel pressure to be everywhere on social media. You're posting constantly, chasing trends, and yet you're still not seeing real results. Social Media Overload happens when effort is spread too thin across too many platforms, leaving little room for strategy, consistency, or meaningful engagement. The truth is, success doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing what matters most, and doing it well. In this Ask A Pro session, you'll learn how to get the most out of social media in the most efficient ways.


Smarter Answers, Less Googling

 Louisville Free Public Library - Register Here

This consult focuses on free and local tools through the library that help you make informed decisions without information overload. Get one-on-one help finding business data, industry trends, customer insights, and local resources that support smarter decisions. Think librarians are just for books? Think again.

PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS EXPOS:

(More photos from Caleb Perry Photography can be found on our FB page.)

REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS

The first 250 attendees of the event will receive a special edition tote bag. An excellent accessory for all of your visits to Expo booths and buying local in general!

WIN GREAT PRIZES

    • We'll be giving away one year of regular business membership to LIBA (open to current members and qualifying businesses).
    • We'll also have booth visit game, with the Localist Package for our grand prize! Many of our vendors are also offering prizes at their booths.

PREVIOUS MEDIA HIGHLIGHT FROM WDRB


THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!

Gold Sponsor:

Lunch Sponsor:


Silver Sponsors so far:

                                                            

Bronze Sponsors so far:

We have all become more aware of the reasons to buy local – and they apply just as much to our business purchases as our personal ones. This event will give attendees the chance to ‘walk the talk’ and find quality, local vendors for their business purchases. 

After all, a market shift of just 10% to local independent businesses would retain an additional $416 million in our regional economy, which helps all of our businesses!

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