The Norfolk Chambers of Commerce has announced that the Big Business Showcase will return to the Norfolk Showground in Norwich, Norfolk, on March 25, 2026, to help boost local trade.
More than 100 local companies will set up stalls at the event, which is expected to attract over 1,000 visitors looking for new work opportunities and local partners. The showcase is moving to a spring date this year to help jump-start the local economy after a quiet period for many shops and firms in 2025.
According to Nova Fairbank, the chief executive of the local business group, many owners have been waiting for the right time to invest and grow. She said the event is designed to give the community a chance to take the lead and show off the newest ideas from the region.
The event replaces an older business show and comes after a Lowestoft Journal report showed that business growth in the area had stayed flat over the last year. By bringing tech startups and local factories together under one roof, organisers hope to encourage more trading within the county.
The showcase will feature various zones where people can meet buyers and attend talks about different local industries. It remains the largest gathering of its kind in the area and offers plenty of space for residents to network and learn about local career paths.
