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2026 BUSINESS EXPO SUMMARY <br />• Estimated attendees: 550 <br />• Event revenues $8,830.00 (including $5,500 EDA event allocation) <br />• Event expenses $9,851.10 (-$1021.10) <br />• Booth rental costs increased by approximately $470. Staff obtained additional quotes; however, pricing <br />remained comparable across vendors. <br />• Additional tote bags were needed, resulting in costs that exceeded the estimated budget by <br />approximately $440. <br />• 57 registered vendors in attendance (Full - 60 booths) <br />• City occupied 3 booths (city, police, fire) <br />• 81 % Ramsey businesses (85% in 2025) <br />• 37% of the Ramsey businesses were first time Expo vendors or new businesses <br />• Vendors and attendees enjoyed Expo BINGO; will plan for again in 2027 <br />• Vendors reported traffic was up this year and remained steady until the end <br />• Parks & Recreation collaboration included dedicated area on north side provided area of <br />activities for children and families <br />• People liked food options: two food trucks (Smokin J's BBQ & Gramma CC's Donuts) along <br />with multiple restaurants providing food samples <br />• Smooth parking operations due to the absence of competing events and clear vendor parking <br />directions. <br />• Many attendees and vendors described the Expo as a well -organized and enjoyed the event. <br />