Sunday, November 29, 2026
Center of Hope | 9550 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Hope Small Business Expo
A Campus-Wide Celebration of Small Business, Entrepreneurship & Community
The Hope Small Business Expo is expanding into a campus-wide experience designed to bring entrepreneurs, businesses, community partners, and supporters together in one dynamic marketplace.
This November, we aim for 50+ vendors will fill the Center of Hope campus, transforming both sides of the courtyard and the gym into a vibrant showcase of small businesses, entrepreneurs, products, services, creativity, and innovation.
The Expo is more than a place to set up a table. It is an opportunity to connect businesses with customers, entrepreneurs with one another, and the community with the people and ideas driving local economic activity.
From emerging ventures and solopreneurs to established small businesses, the Expo will create space for businesses to:
Showcase their products and services
Connect directly with potential customers
Build relationships with other entrepreneurs
Increase visibility and brand awareness
Generate sales and new business opportunities
Expand their networks and community connections
At the heart of the Expo is a simple belief: when small businesses have opportunities to connect, grow, and circulate resources within their communities, everyone benefits.
Explore the Expo
The Hope Small Business Expo brings together businesses at every stage—from emerging entrepreneurs testing new ideas to established businesses ready to connect with new customers.
Throughout the Expo, guests can:
Shop the Marketplace — Discover products, services, food, and community resources from participating Expo Vendors.
Visit the Demo Lounge — Meet emerging entrepreneurs as they showcase developing businesses, demonstrate ideas, and connect with prospective customers.
Discover BE³ Businesses — Meet entrepreneurs who have participated in Center of Hope CDC's BE³ programs and see the businesses they are building and growing.
Shop. Connect. Discover. Support.
Invest in Local Entrepreneurship
Businesses, organizations, families, and community supporters can help make the Hope Small Business Expo possible while investing in opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
Become an Expo Sponsor
Our Expo Sponsorship opportunities are designed for businesses and organizations seeking greater visibility, community engagement, and recognition while supporting the growth of local entrepreneurship.
Contact ksmith.cdc@go2hope.com for more information.
Vendor Information
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Hope Small Business Expo! We’re excited to bring together local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations for a day of connection, visibility, and community support.
Vendor participation is $100.
The vendor fee includes:
One 6-foot vendor table
Two chairs
Vendor table/space selection
Promotion through Center of Hope CDC / Center of Hope social media platforms and mass email communications
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026
We encourage vendors to register and submit payment as early as possible. Vendor spaces are not reserved until payment is received in full. Vendor tables will be located outdoors in the Center of Hope lot.
Vendors may bring their own 10' × 10' tent.
Vendors are responsible for providing their own tablecloth.
No electricity is available.
Vendors are responsible for removing their own trash and leaving their assigned area clean.
The event will be held rain or shine.
Vendor fees are non-refundable.
Please complete this registration form online. The payment link is provided at the end of the form. We cannot hold vendor spaces or accept partial payments.
Questions or Special Accommodations
Center of Hope CDC will make every effort to provide vendors with the information they need to prepare for the Expo. For questions regarding vendor registration, participation requirements, or event logistics, please contact info.cdc@go2hope.com.
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Become a Vendor Ambassador
The Hope Small Business Expo is about more than bringing businesses into one space—it’s about entrepreneurs helping build a stronger small business community together.
Participating vendors can become Vendor Ambassadors by inviting fellow business owners to join the Expo. The more confirmed vendors you refer, the more you can earn!
How It Works
1. Register for the Expo
Complete your vendor registration and secure your space.
2. Invite Other Businesses
Share the Expo with entrepreneurs and business owners in your network.
3. Tell Them to List You
When they register, they’ll identify you as the vendor who referred them.
4. Earn Ambassador Rewards
Confirmed referrals count toward your Vendor Ambassador level.
Contact ksmith.cdc@go2hope.com for more information.
Vendor Registration
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