Small Business Expo Returns to Grounds on June 10

Looking to discover new local vendors or reconnect with some of your favorites? 

The UVAFinance Procurement Services team invites you to the 2026 Small Business Expo, a lively, in-person event designed to bring the University community and small businesses together.

Newcomb Hall Ballroom

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

This year’s Expo will feature more than 70 small and local businesses, along with purchasing representatives from local government agencies—all in one place.

Why Attend?

Whether you’re sourcing for an upcoming need or just exploring what’s out there, the Expo is a great way to:

• Discover new vendors across a wide range of goods and services
• Connect face-to-face with local and small business partners
• Learn more about UVA’s Small Business Initiative
• Support the vibrant local business community that supports us

A Few Highlights

From catering and consulting to technology, construction, and creative services, the range of exhibitors this year reflects the depth and diversity of our local business community.

You’ll find vendors like Afton Design Co. (Graphic Design), Otto Eats & Catering (Mediterranean & Turkish cuisine), ThunderCat Technology (technology solutions), Buckingham Greenery (interior landscaping), and SERVPRO of Charlottesville (restoration services), along with many more. 

RSVP for a Chance to Win

Planning to attend? Be sure to RSVP for a chance to win summer-themed VIP prizes, courtesy of our promotional product sponsor, CustomInk.

RSVP Now

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A special thanks to our event sponsors for helping make the Expo possible:

• REPlacement Parts, Inc. – Rotunda Sponsor
• Journey Group – Sabre Sponsor

Exhibitors

Creative, Media & Professional Services
Afton Design Co.; Anne Barkley; Manifest Greatness Media; Growing Perspectives Career Consulting; Positive Professionals LLC

Facilities, Maintenance & Operations
Allied Portable Toilets; April’s Cleaning Service; SERVPRO of Charlottesville; Stanley Steemer; Security Lock & Key

Technology & Equipment
Amtek Company; ThunderCat Technology; Top Notch Computers; Side Nerd Apps

Food, Events & Hospitality
Otto Eats & Catering; MIXEVE; Ethos Wine & Tea; D’s Pretty Events

Retail, Apparel & Promotional
Blue Spoon Boutique; Haberdasher Corporate Apparel; Magpie Knits; Renee’s Boutique; Cavalier Custom Designs

Construction & Industrial
Mark Turner Construction; Bryan Tool & Machining, Inc.; US Energy Management, Inc.; Waltz Engineered Sales, Inc.

Printing & Office Support
Printsource; Sir Speedy of Central VA; The Supply Room; UVA Print

And many more local and SWaM businesses will be joining us on June 10. 

Join Us

This is one of those events that’s genuinely useful and genuinely fun, so make plans to stop by, make a few connections, and maybe walk away with a new go-to vendor.

We’ll see you there!