Over 30 businesses from Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico will be displaying their products to build business opportunities with local companies March 28-30.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Get ready to ignite new business connections and expand your horizons! The City of Santa Ana proudly invites local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to the inaugural Sister Cities Santa Ana & Sahuayo Business Expo 2025 on March 28-30.
This unique event is designed to foster international business collaborations, strengthen economic ties, and open doors to new opportunities between Santa Ana, California, and its Sister City, Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico. Over 30 Mexican businesses will showcase their products, from leather sandals, purses and belts, to mezcal, tequila, candies and desserts.
“This inaugural business expo represents a remarkable opportunity to deepen the strong bond between the cities of Santa Ana and Sahuayo,” Mayor Valerie Amezcua said. “By connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals from both regions, we are fostering cross-cultural collaboration and new economic opportunities. Together, we will strengthen global business ties to benefit both of our communities for years to come.”
Santa Ana & Sahuayo: A Growing Partnership
Santa Ana and Sahuayo officially became sister cities on October 20, 2022, following a unanimous resolution by the Santa Ana City Council. Mayor Valerie Amezcua visited Sahuayo from July 28 to July 31, 2023, to formalize the agreement alongside Dr. Manuel Gálvez Sánchez, Mayor of Sahuayo. This partnership fosters collaboration in business, culture, tourism, education, and more, further strengthening the deep-rooted connections between the two communities.
Business Expo Details
- Admission: FREE
- Date & Time:
- Friday, March 28, 2025 | 12-5 p.m. (open to businesses)
- Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (open to businesses)
- Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (open to the public)
- Location: Hotel Zessa, 201 E. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Parking: Available at 8 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (short walking distance to the venue)
- Learn more and RSVP: https://www.santa-ana.org/business-sahuayo-com/
What to Expect?
- Showcase and Discover: Explore an inspiring exhibit floor filled with artisanal products, consumer goods, and innovative solutions.
- Unparalleled Networking: Connect with potential clients, industry leaders, and emerging businesses from Santa Ana and Sahuayo
- Business-to-Business (B2B) Meetings: Pre-schedule individual business-to-business meetings for strategic networking. Businesses can register here.
- Business Growth Insights: Discover opportunities in manufacturing, distribution, retail, and specialty foods
- Global Market Access: Gain insights on international trade resources for local businesses and tap into exciting trade opportunities
Don’t Miss Out – Register Now!
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your business network and build powerful international partnerships. Confirm your attendance and pre-schedule your B2B meetings by March 26, 2025, register with this link.
For questions and further information, please contact the City of Santa Ana Business Resource Hotline at (714) 647-5477.
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About Santa Ana
Santa Ana is downtown for the world-famous Orange County, California. It is the County Seat, headquarters to national corporations including a Fortune 500 company, and home to a vibrant evening scene and arts community. Over 1,700 City of Santa Ana employees work hard every day to deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community to ensure public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents. Learn more at www.santa-ana.org.