RECOMMENDATION #24

Create and conduct a vendor fair to introduce local businesses to City operations and City vendor opportunities.

Due to current pandemic restrictions, an in-person vendor fair is not an option at this time. However, planning will begin immediately with the Finance Department and Community Relations & Tourism Department related to the structure and marketing of a vendor fair.

The following steps will be taken as conditions allow:

• Establish an annual vendor fair targeting M/WBE businesses.
• Identify service providers to participate in the event as a service to the vendors. This should include information about surety services.
• Partner with the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center, if possible.
• Invite participation by Lewisville ISD and Denton County.

Status: Ongoing

Completed Actions

• The Vendor Fair was held September 28, 2021. Approximately 20 vendors attended. The Purchasing staff provided information on how to do business with Lewisville and walked through the process of how to become a registered vendor in Bonfire. Purchasing will work with the Chamber on an Annual Vendor Fair.
• An upcoming vendor fair with the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce is planned for September 2022.