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Veterans Business MarketplaceEvent OverviewVeteran/Patriot Business Marketplace (VBM)Held during the Wings Over Houston Airshow 2026Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 31 – November 1, 2026Location: Ellington Airport & Houston SpaceportExpected Attendance: 100,000+ attendeesThis event gives Veteran-Owned Businesses and Patriot Owned Businesses the opportunity to showcase their services, build visibility, and connect with the community during one of Houston’s largest public events.View Last Year’s Marketplace Here:https://gallery.hrvcc.org/vbmwingsoverhoustonairshow2025/What You Receive as a VendorVendor Media KitOne 6-foot tableTwo chairsCovered space inside the Veterans Business Marketplace tentLunch provided for two people each dayVendor insurance includedHigh-traffic exposure at a major regional eventVendor PricingHRVCC Members: $350Non-Members: $400 (as space allows; registration opens May 1st)Important Event RulesBecause this event is held on an active military airfield, all vendors must follow these rules:Vendor gates open at 6:30 AMAll vehicles must be off the airfield by 7:30 AMDress appropriately for weather (this is an outdoor, all-day event)No weaponsNo flammable materialsNo adult materialsHow to Earn a Free Vendor TableVendors can earn a refund for their table by referring sponsors or other vendors.Option 1 – Refer SponsorsIf someone uses your referral code and signs up as a qualifying sponsor, you may earn a free table.Option 2 – Refer VendorsRefer 3 paid vendors → Earn 1 free tableRefer 6 paid vendors → Earn 2 free tablesImportant:You must first register and pay to receive your referral code.Steps to ParticipateRegister as a vendorPay your vendor feeReceive your referral code (optional incentive)Arrive early on event daySet up and promote your businessWhy Participate?Gain visibility for your businessConnect with thousands of potential customersNetwork with other Veteran-Owned BusinessesShow support for the veteran communityBe part of a major Houston eventSponsorship OpportunitiesLt. Sponsor 2026🚀 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 🚀Support Veteran-Owned Businesses while gaining valuable visibility for your organization during one of Houston’s premier public events.Benefits of Sponsorship May Include:Brand recognition in front of 100,000+ attendeesPublic support of the veteran business communityMarketing and community engagement opportunitiesAssociation with a nationally recognized airshow event📥 Download the Sponsorship Deck: https://share.hsforms.com/17SmjOcthTEefSUbRjNH3qwe6iu6Volunteer OpportunitiesSupport the Veterans Business Marketplace by volunteering your time and helping ensure a successful event for our veteran-owned businesses and community partners.Volunteers Are Needed For:Event set-upEvent tear-downDaily morning operationsDaily afternoon operationsVolunteer Perks Include:Free lunch during your volunteer shiftOpportunity to enjoy portions of the airshow during scheduled breaksMeaningful involvement in supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses and the communityTo register click "Buy Tickets" add yourself as volunteer and checkout.(There is no cost for the volunteer ticket)Need More Information?Contact the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC) for registration details, sponsorship opportunities, or vendor [email protected]