Business After Hours Expo
Carteret County’s only business-to-business expo is now in its 18th year! The BAH Expo is a unique way to put your business or organization on display in front of hundreds of potential partners, customers, collaborators, and corporate sponsors. Meet and greet with 65 exhibitors, take part in speed networking sessions, buy in to the 50/50 cash drawing, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine as you work the room.
Exhibitor Applications Now Open!
Expo Sponsors
Get your business name out there for everyone to see online and at the Expo itself — join us as a Business After Hours Expo sponsoring partner. Contact Julie Naegelen for more information.
What To Expect
Local Exhibitors
The Expo attracts exhibitors from a variety of industries: Insurance, Restaurants, Event Services, Business Services, Retail, Charitable Organizations, Marketing, and many more! Exhibitors are encouraged to hand out swag, offer samples, give quick consultations, and even sell their products.
Speed Networking Sessions
Want to make the most of the Expo’s networking potential? Sign up for a FREE speed networking session! Connect Carteret facilitates this popular, fast-paced activity that gives you facetime with potential customers, vendors, and partners.
Free Beer, Wine & Appetizers
It wouldn’t be a Business After Hours without a chance to sip while you socialize and spark connections. Graze on appetizers as you work the room and swing by the bar for a beverage between conversations.
Free Professional Headshots
Smile for the camera! Get a professional headshot done for free! You’ll get one digital image to take home and use as you please. Exhibitors are invited to get their headshots done starting at 3 pm. Headshots open to the public at 4 pm.
Speed Networking
Hate networking because it’s awkward? We can fix that! Speed Networking turns professional socializing into a game. No awkwardness here! Reserve a spot now to guarantee your seat at the table.
1. Pick a Time
Choose from one of three sessions: 4:30, 5:15 or 6:00 pm. Reserve a time below to guarantee your seat at the table.
2. Pitch Yourself
Have you been practicing your elevator pitch? This is the PERFECT way to put it into practice!
3. profit!
You’ve made your first touch. Now turn your new professional contacts into professional partnerships.
2026 Exhibitor Listing
213 West Weddings & Event Venue
Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity
CAMS – Coastal Area Management Services
Carteret Military Affairs Committee
Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina
WITN 7
Connect Carteret
Curtis Media Group
Best Disposal
Finished Works, Inc.
FirstLight Home Care of Jacksonville and Crystal Coast
Carteret Community College
Irreverent Warriors Crystal Coast
Clear Radiance Skin Studio
First Flight Credit Union
Carteret County Historical Society (History Museum of Carteret County)
Flatlands Jessup Insurance Group
Coastal Architecture PLLC
Integrated Family Services PLLC.
Suessle Holistic Wellness Lifestyle
Bluefin Artistry
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Mary Kay
Navy Federal Credit Union
Realty One Group Navigate
Bringham Security Associates LLC
Sanborn Orthodontics
Seaside Salted Caramel LLC
Spectrum Custom Builders
The Carteret County News-Times
Rotary Clubs of Carteret County
TruFit Gym
VistaMedia
Small Business Center at Carteret Community College
Crystal Coast Nonprofit Network
Crystal Coast Civic Center
Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter
Booth Sponsored by Southern Bank & Trust
The Arbors at Morehead City
Carteret County NCWorks Career Center and WIOA
The Insurance Center
Exhibitor Applications Open
Show your stuff at the Business After Hours Expo! All types of businesses and nonprofit organizations are welcome.
