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Elyria Today
By the People, for the People
LCCC to Host Vendor Village Pop-Up for Local Entrepreneurs
Free event on February 25 will showcase homegrown businesses and give founders selling experience.
Feb. 19, 2026 at 7:31am
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Lorain County Community College is hosting a Vendor Village pop-up shop on February 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event, organized by the NEO LaunchNET program, will give local entrepreneurs the chance to showcase and sell their products to LCCC students, staff, and the public. The goal is to support small businesses and provide founders with hands-on selling experience.
Why it matters
The Vendor Village event aligns with LCCC's mission to foster entrepreneurship and provide resources for local startups. By bringing homegrown businesses directly to the campus community, the college is helping these small enterprises gain visibility and connect with potential customers. This type of initiative can help strengthen the regional economy by supporting the growth of local entrepreneurs.
The details
The Vendor Village pop-up will take place inside the PC Campana Center for Ideation and Invention at LCCC. Entrepreneurs interested in participating as vendors have until Thursday to apply. The event is free and open to the public, giving shoppers a chance to discover new products and support small businesses without leaving the Elyria area.
- The Vendor Village pop-up will be held on February 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- The deadline for entrepreneurs to apply as vendors is Thursday, February 20, 2026.
The players
NEO LaunchNET
A program based at Lorain County Community College that offers year-round guidance, mentoring, and coaching to students, alumni, and faculty interested in entrepreneurship. The program is funded by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
Lorain County Community College
A public community college located in Elyria, Ohio that is hosting the Vendor Village pop-up event to support local entrepreneurs and provide hands-on selling experience.
What’s next
Entrepreneurs interested in participating as vendors in the Vendor Village pop-up have until Thursday, February 20, 2026 to apply.
The takeaway
LCCC's Vendor Village event is an example of how educational institutions can leverage their resources and platforms to directly support local entrepreneurship and small businesses. By bringing homegrown enterprises to the campus community, the college is helping these startups gain visibility, connect with customers, and hone their selling skills.
