Question 1

Is Membership into the Directory included?

Accepted Answer

Yes, membership is included with registration.

Question 2

Is WIFI available? If so, is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is free WIFI available during the event.

Question 3

Will you promote individual vendors as part of your social media marketing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will do our best to promote every vendor at least one time as part of our social media marketing campaign.

Question 4

Is there an added fee for a "spotlight" type post?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no fee for a "spotlight" post. We will do our best to promote every vendor at least one time as part of our social media marketing campaign.

Question 5

Is there an official hashtag to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes - use the following hashtags: #vabbd #vablackbusinessexpo

Question 6

How many attendees are you expecting?

Accepted Answer

This year we are expecting to exceed 1500 attendees. The last two years, we had approximately 1500 attendees at the Expo.

Question 7

May I purchase tickets to the additional events later on?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tickets can be purchased at anytime.

Question 8

Will the price remain the same for vendors/members for the After Party & Brunch?

Accepted Answer

There is no guarantee that the price will remain the same. The price for the After Party & Brunch may increase as we continue to add entertainment and celebrity appearances.

Question 9

How many vendors will you allow?

Accepted Answer

The event is at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and will allow for 150 vendors which is the maximum.

Question 10

I don't have any guest(s) names available for registration, can they be added later?

Accepted Answer

You can add guests later, just email us at info@vabbd.com

Question 11

Are you able to share last year's layout?

Accepted Answer

The layout will change for the 2022 Expo.

Question 12

Where will the Expo be held this year?

Accepted Answer

The Expo will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center. The address is 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22401.

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