Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to Marketplace Events, the Largest Organizer of B2C Shows in North America, on its Acquisition by Clarion Capital Partners​

Stax Provides Sell-Side Support to Marketplace Events, the Largest Organizer of B2C Shows in North America, on its Acquisition by Clarion Capital Partners​

January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025

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Stax congratulates Marketplace Events, the largest organizer of business-to-consumer shows in North America, on its recent acquisition by Clarion Capital Partners. Stax provided sell-side support, collaborating with management team of Marketplace Events and their investment bank BrightTower.​


Marketplace Events is a leading producer of business-to-consumer and trade shows across North America, operating over 110 events in 54 markets, including major cities like Philadelphia, Houston, Atlanta, Vancouver, and Montreal. The company specializes in sectors such as home and garden, sports and outdoors, holiday, and recently acquired trade shows, attracting over 2.2 million attendees, 30,000 exhibitors, and 5 million unique web visitors annually.​


With a robust infrastructure spanning integrated marketing capabilities and advanced operating systems, Marketplace Events delivers exceptional consumer experiences. Their portfolio includes some of the most successful and long-standing events in North America, with market-leading shows in Seattle, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal—many with histories exceeding 75 years. Marketplace Events connects consumers with experts, products, and services, creating dynamic face-to-face interactions through vibrant and engaging expos.


Contact the Stax team to learn more:

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About Stax

Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, industrials, business and information services, healthcare and HCIT, consumer, and tradeshows and events. 

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