Lighthouse Exhibits has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner honoree. This is the fourth consecutive year we have been included on the list, which Inc. released on October 20.

Inc. Honors the Partners Behind Growing Companies

Inc. created the Power Partner Awards to recognize business-to-business companies that help other companies grow. In Inc.’s words, the awards honor B2B companies “that have demonstrated a track record of helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the challenges of building and growing a company.” This year’s honorees come from a wide range of fields, including marketing, financial services, and technology.

That description fits the work we do every week. Many of the people we work with are marketing managers, event planners, and business owners for whom trade shows are one responsibility among many. Some exhibit once a year, and others manage a dozen events across a season. In both cases, the exhibit has to be ready when they arrive, and their attention belongs on the people they came to meet.

Most of the Work Happens Where Attendees Never See It

Much of what makes an exhibit partner useful happens well away from the aisle. It is a project manager who already knows which graphics need updating for the next event and which freight deadline is three weeks out. It is an installation plan settled before the crates reach the loading dock, so the crew on site is following a plan rather than working one out. Graphic files are prepared at the right size the first time, so reprints are rarely rushed.

None of that shows up in a photo of a finished exhibit, and it is not meant to. When the planning holds together, an exhibitor’s team walks in on opening morning to a finished space and can give the show its full attention.

An honor like this reflects the companies that trust us with their exhibits from one season to the next. Being recognized four years running says as much about those working relationships as it does about any single project, and we are grateful for each of them.

The complete list of 2026 honorees is available at inc.com/power-partner-awards. We would also be glad to hear what next year’s show calendar looks like for your team. Contact Lighthouse Exhibits anytime.