Alpena Credit Union and Aplex to Host Home Expo

Over 50 vendors, including Amish craftsmen, to showcase home products and services

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU) is partnering with the Aplex to host a home expo on March 7th. The event will feature over 50 vendors, including Amish craftsmen, showcasing a variety of home-related products and services. Attendees will also be able to learn about home safety, financing options, and more from participating organizations and businesses.

Why it matters

This home expo provides a convenient one-stop-shop for local residents to explore home-related products, services, and resources. It helps connect homeowners and prospective buyers with the information and vendors they need, especially during the winter months when people may be planning home improvement projects.

The details

The home expo will include booths from Home Depot featuring 14 different vendors, as well as displays from decking and roof replacement companies. Realtors, the Alpena Fire Department, and various local organizations will also have informational booths. AAACU will have staff on hand to assist attendees with opening accounts, discussing loans and mortgages, and providing home financing information. The event will also feature a kids' corner, door prizes, and giveaways.

  • The home expo will take place on March 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (AAACU)

A local credit union partnering with the Aplex to host the home expo.

Aplex

A local venue partnering with AAACU to host the home expo.

LeAnn Schultz

The director of marketing at AAACU who is overseeing the home expo.

Home Depot

A major home improvement retailer participating in the home expo with 14 vendor booths.

Alpena Fire Department

Providing information about home safety at the expo.

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What they’re saying

“It's like your one stop shop for all things home.”

— LeAnn Schultz, Director of Marketing, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (thealpenanews.com)

“It's a great event to get out of the house in the winter. There's so much information there and you can learn so much stuff, you might not know what you need. There's just something for everyone there.”

— LeAnn Schultz, Director of Marketing, Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union (thealpenanews.com)

What’s next

The home expo will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7, 2026. Those interested in hosting a booth can contact LeAnn Schultz at AAACU.

The takeaway

This home expo provides a valuable opportunity for local residents to explore a wide range of home-related products, services, and resources all in one convenient location. It highlights the continued importance of community-driven events that connect homeowners and prospective buyers with the information and vendors they need, especially during the winter months when people may be planning home improvement projects.