Local Small Businesses Invited to Showcase at September 24 Community Celebration. Exhibitor Tables Available for $150 — Reserve Yours Today
OXNARD — City Impact, Inc., a Ventura County-based nonprofit dedicated to serving at-promise youth and families since 1995, today announced that exhibitor tables are now available for local small businesses and vendors at the Thrive Together Awards 2026, the organization’s signature annual celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation and community impact.
The Thrive Together Awards will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. The evening brings together more than 200 community members, business leaders and families for an Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony, Youth Art and Business Showcase, along with mouth-watering BBQ dinner, live music, art auction and networking. City Impact is now inviting local small businesses and vendors — regardless of category or size — to apply for an exhibitor table and showcase their business to this engaged, community-minded crowd.
“Thrive Together isn’t just about honoring our award recipients — it’s about creating real connections between our community and the small businesses that make Ventura County thrive,” said Cynthia Torres, Executive Director of City Impact. “We’re excited to open the floor to local exhibitors who want to share who they are with hundreds of guests in the room that night.”
EXHIBITOR BENEFITS — $150 PER TABLE
- Their own 6′ table to decorate and display their business
- Recognition in the event program’s exhibitor list
- A listing on the Thrive Together digital flyer promoting exhibitors
- Three social media posts promoting Thrive Together exhibitors
- Inclusion in a focused event press release featuring exhibitors
Exhibitor spots are available on an ongoing basis until the event and are expected to fill quickly. Interested businesses can reserve a table by visiting cityimpact.com/thrive-together-2026.html or by contacting the Thrive Together team at stapia@cityimpact.com.
ABOUT THRIVE TOGETHER AWARDS
The Thrive Together Awards is City Impact’s signature annual fundraising gala, bringing together more than 200 community members, business leaders and families to honor award recipients and experience youth-led art and business showcases. The evening features an Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony, Youth Art and Business Showcase, exhibitor tables, silent/art auction, dinner and networking — an unforgettable celebration of creativity, leadership and community connection.
The 2026 Thrive Together Awards will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura, California. Proceeds directly support City Impact’s youth and family programs fostering growth, leadership and opportunity across Ventura County.
ABOUT CITY IMPACT, INC.
City Impact, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served at-promise children, youth and families in Ventura County for three decades through culturally-sensitive counseling, mentorship and outreach programs. City Impact was named one of the “Best Places to Work 2024” by the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County.
With a team of 18 employees including licensed therapists and youth specialists, City Impact serves over 500 individuals annually, focusing primarily on the Hispanic/Latino population throughout Oxnard, Port Hueneme, El Rio, Nyeland Acres, Saticoy, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru and surrounding communities.
For exhibitor inquiries, contact the Thrive Together team at stapia@cityimpact.com or (805) 983-3636 ext. 105, or visit www.cityimpact.com.