2026 Business to Botana Expo | 956 Made

Discover the Best of the 956 at the 2026 Business to Botana Expo!
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Explore Local Businesses: Meet the entrepreneurs and organizations driving Brownsville's growth. From innovative startups to long standing local favorites, exhibitors will showcase their products, services, and success stories while connecting directly with the community.
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Taste the Flavors of Brownsville: Experience the rich culinary culture of the Rio Grande Valley as local restaurants serve complimentary samples of their signature dishes. From traditional favorites to modern creations, there's something to satisfy every palate.
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Free for the Community: Admission is completely FREE! Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors for an afternoon of networking, entertainment, shopping, and great food while supporting the businesses that make Brownsville unique.
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Vendor Opportunities: Looking to grow your business? Reserve a booth and connect with hundreds of potential customers in one exciting afternoon. Showcase your products, generate leads, increase brand awareness, and build valuable business relationships.
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Complimentary Restaurant Booths: Local restaurants are invited to participate with a complimentary booth by providing free food samples to attendees. It's the perfect opportunity to introduce your menu to new customers and highlight what makes your restaurant a local favorite.
956 Made Recognitions Up for Grabs:
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to compete for the coveted 956 Made Recognitions, celebrating the businesses that best represent the creativity, quality, and community spirit of Brownsville.
- People's Choice Award
- Awarded to the vendor who captures the hearts of the crowd, this recognition goes to the business that stands out for its overall appeal, engagement, and connection with attendees. The People's Choice Award is the ultimate testament to a vendor’s popularity and impact.
- Best Local Flavor
- This award celebrates the vendor who brings the most mouthwatering, authentic taste of Brownsville to the Expo. Whether through traditional recipes or innovative twists, the winner of the Best Local Flavor will be recognized for creating a culinary experience that leaves a lasting impression.
- Best Showcase
- Recognizing excellence in presentation and creativity, the Best Showcase award goes to the vendor who best represents their brand and products. From booth design to product display, this award honors the vendor who turns their space into an unforgettable experience.
- Exhibitors: Contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce at (956) 542-4341 or email info@brownsvillechamber.com.
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Sponsors: Reach out to Orlando Gutierrez at membership@brownsvillechamber.com or call (956) 542-4341 to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
ABOUT THE BROWNSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

An accredited 4-star Chamber of Commerce, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is a member driven business organization whose principal mission is to advance the business interests of its members through leadership, civic engagement, promotion, support, and advocacy.
PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER:
By attending an event or program hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may take place.
MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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BENEFITS |
Leading Partner |
Showcase Partner |
Network Partner |
Supporting Partner |
Member Vendor Fee |
Nonprofit Fee |
Restaurant Fee $0 (Must Provide Samples) |
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Vendor Tables (6 ft., two chairs per table, & table linen) |
3 Tables |
2 Tables |
1 Table |
1 Table |
1 Table |
1 Table |
1 Table |
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Vendor Table Placement |
Premium |
Preferred |
Preferred |
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Featured Logo on Event Landing Page |
Title Tier |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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| EXCLUSIVE: Naming Rights to One of Three Recognition Awards | ✔️ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EXCLUSIVE: Company Logo on Commercial | ✔️ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Social Media Recognition |
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Digital Signage |
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Featured Logo on E-blasts |
Title Tier |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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Podium Recognition |
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Program Recognition |
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Press Release Recognition |
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Sponsor Small Business Vendors |
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List of all exhibitors |
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NON-MEMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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BENEFITS |
Leading Partner |
Showcase Partner |
Network Partner |
Supporting Partner |
Non-Member Vendor Fee |
Nonprofit Fee |
Restaurant Fee $0 (Must Provide Samples) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vendor Tables (6 ft., two chairs per table, & table linen) |
3 Tables |
2 Tables |
1 Table |
1 Table |
1 Table |
1 Table |
1 Table |
|
Vendor Table Placement |
Premium |
Preferred |
Preferred |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Featured Logo on Event Landing Page |
Title Tier |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
- |
- |
- |
| EXCLUSIVE: Naming Rights to One of Three Recognition Awards | ✔️ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EXCLUSIVE: Company Logo on Commercial | ✔️ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
|
Social Media Recognition |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Digital Signage |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Featured Logo on E-blasts |
Title Tier |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
- |
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|
Podium Recognition |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
- |
- |
- |
|
Program Recognition |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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|
Press Release Recognition |
✔️ |
- |
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Sponsor Small Business Vendors |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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List of all exhibitors |
✔️ |
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Date and Time
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Location
Brownsville Events Center
1 Event Center Blvd.,
Brownsville, Texas
Fees/Admission
All sales are final. All reservations made must be pre-paid. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Exhibitor Rates:
Restaurants
FREE exhibitor booth for providing up to 200 samples
* includes one (1) 6 ft. table with two chairs and table covers
Regular Rates
Non-Profit Exhibitors* - $150
Chamber Members* - $250
Non-Members* - $350
* includes one (1) 6 ft. table with two chairs and table covers
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Orlando Gutierrez at membership@brownsvillechamber.com or at (956) 542-4341 to speak about the various opportunities to showcase your business.