Marketing on Main - Small Business Relationship Expo
About this Event
WANT TO SEE WHO IS INVOVLED CLICK " READ MORE" Below! Welcome to the First Marketing on Main event of the 2027 season! Below you will find details on Marketing on Main networking event. If you have additional questions, ideas, or suggestions. Call Gianna 941-266-9657
ABOUT: Marketing on Main is a highly popular, quarterly business networking event and professional community serving entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders in Sarasota and Manatee County, Florida. Founded in 2017 by serial busienss owner, Gianna Kramer, it transforms standard, dry business networking into a lively, high-energy, cocktail-party-style atmosphere designed to experience busienss through the senses and build genuine relationships rather than just swap business cards!
Event Goals & Highlights: There will be up to 300 business owners, local professionals, career seekers and students in attendance and an opportunity to explore 30+ business showcases. See and enjoy live performances by local artists and be a part of two breakout speed networking sessions. See below for information on the Local Businesses & restaurants that are involved, ticket costs, the agenda, & more.
Explore. Sip. Socialize.This event is open to the public. Anyone that is making a positive difference in Sarasota is welcome!
Where - A small business owned venue, TBD Voting is happening on FB,
When - Wednesday, March 31st + Join in any time between 5:00-7:30 PM
Why - Locals & Professionals get involved in Marketing on Main to:
- Meet local businesses & professionals
- Promote your business
- Find new employment
- Develop your current career
- Obtain referrals or sales leads
- Improve your social skills
- Find mentors
- Collaborate with others to start new endeavors
- Share what they might be working on and more! The opportunities are endless and are available for those that are ready to get involved!
AGENDA: ( May change at any time and at the discretion of #MonM )
5:00 PM - Doors open. Let the networking, exploring, & Sharing begin!
7:00 PM - Bingo winner Announcement ($50 cash prize)
7:10 PM - Passport winner announcement (Free Showcase at next event)
7:30 PM- End of event.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wed. March 31st - Marketing on Main
Mon. June 14th - Tasting the City
Wed. August 25th - Marketing on Main
Wed. October 27th - Marketing on Main
BUSINESS SHOWCASES: A Business Showcase at Marketing on Main is an interactive, hands-on vendor table or booth where local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate leaders display or offer samples of their products, services, and brand offerings. Creating a destination for locals to experience your business actively drives qualified foot traffic and opportunities directly to your exhibit. It gives attendees a built-in reason to approach you, stripping away the social anxiety of cold introductions and letting you generate warm, genuine leads through hands-on interaction.It is the fastest way to build local trust, stand out from your competition, and get your brand in front of the community in a high-energy, low-pressure environment.
Spaces for showcase tables are limited to ensure maximum visibility for each industry.
What You Get as a Showcase:
✔ A 6’ x 4’ curated showcase space
✔ Direct access to high-level professionals and decision-makers
✔ The opportunity for guests to touch, see, and experience your brand firsthand
✔ Built-in connection through interactive networking, raffles, and activations
✔ A custom tracking link to invite your audience and measure your impact
Investment:
Showcase pricing starts at $100 and increases by $25 on the first Friday of the month untill sell out!
Pricing Increase Dates:
Friday, November 6th at 5 PM EST
Friday, December 4th at 5 PM EST
Friday, January 8th at 5 PM EST
Friday, Feb 5th at 5 PM EST
Here are the incredible locally owned businesses that cant wait for you to explore, connect and collaborate with you!! You will get an opportuntiy to learn about local business and touch, see, and experience unique products or services firsthand!
Each business showcases has been encouraged to create interactive experiences, including raffles, hands-on activities, and exclusive event-only promotions that allow guests to try products or services at a special rate.
This is connection that feels personal, memorable, and impactful.
- -Founder of Marketing on Main and co-owners Lance and Gianna Kramer - Help neighboors and businesses with full service floor coverings needs, From demolition, design & product selections and certified master installations. Established in 2009.
- ...LOADING Busienss Showcases!
Questions? Call Gianna 941-266-9657
ALL ARE WELCOME! Simply make a donation and unlock activies that help you break the ice and give you access to a guided activities that makes connecting and making new friends fun and stress free!
PS 20% of ticket sales will be donated by to a non-profit or cause that directly impacts the Sarasota community. Nominating and voting on the non-profit is done through our Facebook Event page. This event we are giving back to: TBD.
Suggested donation of $20.00 and If you’d like to elevate your experience and get the most out of Marketing on Main, add on one of these activities!
- $75 - Facebook Business Feature: Ensure your business is highlighted on the Marketing on Main Facebook Event Page to extend your visibility beyond the room and stay top-of-mind with thousands of local professionals.
- $15 -Bingo & Passport: A guided, interactive experience designed to help you meet more people, explore every showcase, and turn conversations into real connections -without awkward introductions.
- $10 -MonM Passport: An easy, fun way to travel the Marketing on Main floor, connect with showcase businesses, and engage with the community while working toward a chance to win a FREE showcase.
- $10 - #MonM Bingo Experience : A low-pressure icebreaker created to help you start conversations, meet new faces, and feel connected. Whether it’s your first event or your fiftieth.
Activies will increase in price by $5 on the first Friday of the month untill sell out!
Pricing Increase Dates:
Friday, November 6th at 5 PM EST
Friday, December 4th at 5 PM EST
Friday, January 8th at 5 PM EST
Friday, Feb 5th at 5 PM EST
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 116.15
