Fast-Growing Trade Show & Expo Company – Recurring Events, Strong SDE
Business Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established and rapidly growing B2B trade show company producing multiple annual regional events with a loyal exhibitor base and strong industry reputation. The business generated $435,000 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) in 2025 and is projected to exceed $650,000+ SDE in 2026, driven by expanded locations and increased exhibitor demand. Operations are highly seasonal, and the owner’s required hours are relatively limited outside show periods, providing an attractive work–life balance while still delivering exceptional returns.
A major competitive strength is the company’s extremely loyal exhibitor community—many vendors participate in every show each year, providing consistent revenue and reliable event quality. This loyalty has directly supported the company’s ability to add new regional events, fueling its current growth trajectory and 2026 earnings projections. Exhibitors continue to request additional locations, creating a clear runway for expansion.
Included in the sale is a complete, turnkey package: a respected industry brand, refined event production systems, high-quality marketing assets, exhibitor and attendee databases, long-standing vendor partnerships, and all necessary show equipment and signage. The business also recently invested $150,000 in a new website, registration platform, and database system—providing a modern, efficient infrastructure ready for scale.
The company’s operational structure is lean and flexible. It is fully relocatable, with administrative work manageable from a home office. All shows are held in rented convention centers, requiring no long-term leases or overhead-heavy facilities. The owner’s role outside the active event windows is minimal, focused primarily on coordination, vendor communication, and exhibitor relations. This makes the business ideal for both hands-on operators and buyers who want a profitable business that does not require full-time hours year-round.
Significant opportunities exist for further expansion. The most immediate is adding more regional events, supported by exhibitor requests and the proven success of recently added locations. The brand is also well positioned to launch subscription-based online education, offering training, insight, and year-round engagement—creating a high-margin recurring revenue stream. Additional growth potential includes expanded sponsorship programs, digital products, supplier directories, virtual components, and enhanced marketing partnerships.
The owner will provide thorough training and transition support, including attending at least one show with the buyer to ensure a smooth handoff. Additional season-long support can be negotiated for a fee if desired.
With strong financial performance, limited owner workload, documented systems, loyal customers, and a clear path for expansion, this business represents an outstanding opportunity for event operators, B2B media companies, or entrepreneurs seeking a profitable, scalable business with substantial upside.
A major competitive strength is the company’s extremely loyal exhibitor community—many vendors participate in every show each year, providing consistent revenue and reliable event quality. This loyalty has directly supported the company’s ability to add new regional events, fueling its current growth trajectory and 2026 earnings projections. Exhibitors continue to request additional locations, creating a clear runway for expansion.
Included in the sale is a complete, turnkey package: a respected industry brand, refined event production systems, high-quality marketing assets, exhibitor and attendee databases, long-standing vendor partnerships, and all necessary show equipment and signage. The business also recently invested $150,000 in a new website, registration platform, and database system—providing a modern, efficient infrastructure ready for scale.
The company’s operational structure is lean and flexible. It is fully relocatable, with administrative work manageable from a home office. All shows are held in rented convention centers, requiring no long-term leases or overhead-heavy facilities. The owner’s role outside the active event windows is minimal, focused primarily on coordination, vendor communication, and exhibitor relations. This makes the business ideal for both hands-on operators and buyers who want a profitable business that does not require full-time hours year-round.
Significant opportunities exist for further expansion. The most immediate is adding more regional events, supported by exhibitor requests and the proven success of recently added locations. The brand is also well positioned to launch subscription-based online education, offering training, insight, and year-round engagement—creating a high-margin recurring revenue stream. Additional growth potential includes expanded sponsorship programs, digital products, supplier directories, virtual components, and enhanced marketing partnerships.
The owner will provide thorough training and transition support, including attending at least one show with the buyer to ensure a smooth handoff. Additional season-long support can be negotiated for a fee if desired.
With strong financial performance, limited owner workload, documented systems, loyal customers, and a clear path for expansion, this business represents an outstanding opportunity for event operators, B2B media companies, or entrepreneurs seeking a profitable, scalable business with substantial upside.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 20
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- The business is fully relocatable and operates with minimal facilities, easily run from a home office. Events are held at third-party convention centers, requiring no long-term leases. Included assets feature the brand, marketing materials, exhibitor and attendee databases, event documents, vendor relationships, registration equipment, signage, and a recent $150K website/registration/database system upgrade.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business serves a stable, growing professional market with strong demand for regional trade shows. There is only one direct competitor, and they have been losing traction in recent years, reducing the number of shows they operate as this business has continued to grow. The company’s strong brand, reliable execution, and expanding exhibitor base position it as the clear leader in the space.
- Opportunities for Growth
- With a loyal exhibitor base that attends all current events, the business is well positioned to add more regional shows using its proven, repeatable model. A major additional opportunity is launching a subscription-based online education platform, offering training and industry insights that create strong recurring revenue while deepening engagement between annual events.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is seeking a transition due to limited time and resources to support t
- Transition Support
- Owner will provide full transition support, including training on event operations, exhibitor management, marketing systems, and the new website/registration/database platform. The owner will attend at least one show with the buyer to ensure a smooth handoff, and additional attendance for a full season can be negotiated for a fee.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2449706
- Listing Views
Listing ID: 2449706 The information on this listing has been provided by either the seller or a business broker representing the seller. BizQuest has no interest or stake in the sale of this business and has not verified any of the information and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy, veracity, or completeness. See our full Terms of Use. Learn how to avoid scams.
Businesses for SaleMinnesota Businesses for SaleMinnesota Communication & Media Businesses for SaleMinnesota Other Communication & Media Businesses for Sale


