"Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell."      -Seth Godin

Become an Exhibitor 

Why The Better LivingShow? 

The Better Living Show will increase your sales and allows you to build relationships face-to-face with an audience you are not currently reaching.

Green product research* has repeatedly revealed a disparity between what mainstream consumers say they intend to do and what they actually do when it comes shopping sustainably. At the Better Living Show we are changing the attendees’ perceptions of the value of green products and inspiring them to take action in whatever portion of their life they feel comfortable doing. We are not here to beat them over the head to change their attitudes but rather we want to work on normalizing green.  Essentially we’re not here to preach to the choir, we are building a bigger choir with more consumers for your products.

Here's what our audience of over 18,000 looks like. Median age was 48 with an average income of $80,000 (see more info below). Many exhibitors shared with us that customers at the show mentioned they do not attend other shows in town.

In order to grow the sustainable practices of consumers, (and increase demand for your green products/services), we all must reach out to the mainstream audience. Portland's Better Living Home and Garden Show delivers a mainstream audience that's hungry for more:  more products, more services, more resources to lead a more sustainable life.

Check out the demographics below to see how qualified these buyers are.

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If you want to...

• Experience a year's worth of prospective business in just 3 days.
• Increase your sales and reach customers you have never reached before
• Influence the habits of local residents
• Highlight your committment to sustainability

...then we are the show for you!

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What Our Exhibitors Say

The Better Living Show is well organized, well promoted, and very well attended. I have done several Green Festivals, and while those are good events, this one was better in many ways...the Better Living Show has more hands-on displays, the set-up is better for speakers and the gardens and kids sections were more impressive.

Brad Nahill, Director & Co-Founder, SEE Turtles

What a GREAT show! Excellent and extensive upfront marketing ensured a tremendous turnout. The socio/economic demographic of the crowd was perfect for our Energy Saving Structural Insulated Panels. I was proud to walk up and down the aisles and peruse all the other products offered at the show. It was thrilling to see how warmly the public is embracing the "Green" Concept. But what else would you expect? Portland is the best place on earth! 

Laura Johnson, Panel Source, inc.

The best 3-day show ever! I've never seen so many people (public) come to a show. They came to find out information, exchange ideas and to actively find business who believe in earth friendly sustainable practices. It was exciting to see so many people willing to make "a step forward" in earth friendly practices.

Terry & Nancy Gibson, Waterstones Garden Accents

Excellent staff support, effective show advertising and all around professional handling of the Better Living Show made this an excellent experience for us. We had the highest sales ever at a trade show. Thank you! 

Lynn Hanrahan, Mirador Community Store

The Better Living Show was incredibly organized and well executed. We had a great time connecting with customers and business partners. We look forward to the next show! 

Jenn Adams, Chinook Book EcoMetro.com

The City of Portland appreciated the opportunity to participate in the first annual Better Living Show and to highlight the many ways the City and its residents are advancing sustainability in their everyday lives. With Energy Trust of Oregon as the presenting sponsor and by making the Show free for attendees, the Show is helping to spread the sustainability message to new audiences throughout the region. 

JoEllen Carothers, City of Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability