SMART Local Connect Connecting Community Businesses to Sustainable Market Opportunities

SMART Local Connect
Connecting Community Businesses to Sustainable Market Opportunities
The SMART Local Connect event— a business matching and negotiation platform for community enterprises — successfully concluded in an inspiring atmosphere filled with opportunity, networking, and market expansion for community entrepreneurs from across the country.

The event brought together over 20 leading distributors and business partners from six key business sectors, including:

Modern Trade
Retailers / Traders / Buyers
Exporters
Hotel and Tourism Businesses
Real Estate Businesses
Organizations Supporting and Promoting Community Enterprises
This initiative provided community business operators with valuable opportunities to connect with the right business partners, engage in targeted business negotiations, and expand into new domestic and international markets. In addition, participants exchanged perspectives, ideas, and experiences that will help strengthen competitiveness and support the sustainable growth of community businesses in the future.

The event was held on 6 February 2026
at Jupiter Rooms 8–9, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani

Throughout the day, the venue was filled with dynamic and constructive discussions, effective business matching sessions, and promising collaborations. The event marked another significant step forward in empowering Thai community businesses to access broader markets in a concrete and meaningful way.

Finally, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Department of Business Development and the Ministry of Commerce for their strong support and commitment in making the SMART Local Connect event a great success. Their efforts play a vital role in strengthening Thai community businesses and fostering sustainable economic growth.