The Downstreet Business Expo

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POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2025

Explore the business services available in Newport. Attend Hot Spot presentations and tours of existing industries to delve more fully into how business can work in this area. Make use of the Work Commons building and technology, exploring how remote work and small business is possible in Newport. Share your stories, hear those of other businesses, and experience the lifestyle available in this small city.

Newport, Vermont

Downstreet Business Expo

TBA Spring 2025

Downstreet offers the opportunity to learn about all that Newport, VT has to offer those who choose to start or expand their business here

The Downstreet Experience

Bring Your Work to Newport, VT

Over the course of two days, experience the beauty and opportunity that Newport, Vermont has to offer. Explore the outdoors and fall in love with the recreation opportunities. Tour thriving businesses in the heart of Newport’s downtown district and hear about the specific resources available to businesses that make Newport their home.

DAY 1

Special Exhibitor Events

Virtual Keynote

Networking

Cruise for Exhibitors

DAY 2

Exhibits Open All Day

Network Cocktail Hour

Hotspot Presentations

Live Tours of Newport Businesses

THROUGHOUT

Explore Newport’s Walkable Downtown

Enjoy Fall Festival Events

Live Music at Area Businesses

Recreational Opportunities

How to Best Take Advantage of the Expo

01

Visit the Exhibitors

Visit the Exhibitors to learn about business services available in Newport, Newport’s four-season outdoor recreation opportunities, and residential and commercial real estate options (Exhibits are located on the second and third floors of The Work Commons – 194 Main St, and are fully accessible)

02

Attend the Hot Spots

15 minute presentations that offer an overview of opportunities available to support Newport businesses (All Hot Spots are held in the training room at The Work Commons and offer the chance to follow up with the presenter on your own).

03

Take a Tour

Choose a tour of one or more of Newport’s existing manufacturing businesses and educational facilities (all tours involve walking – please contact organizers if you have special needs regarding accessibility).

04

Local Events

Enjoy the annual Fall Festival events taking place throughout Newport during the Business Expo.

05

Share Your Story

Through local coverage from the Newport Daily Express and Moo92’s remote broadcast on Saturday.


Register Today

And be a part of the Downstreet Business Expo