"This will be an expo where business gets done, it is a great chance to access one of New Zealand's most prosperous markets," she said.
Jigsaw Solutions Group is launching the Tauranga event during this week's Wellington Expo at Westpac Stadium.
"The expo will attract businesses from around New Zealand who want to tap into the buoyant Bay of Plenty and Waikato regional economies," said Giblett, who relocated from Wellington to Tauranga 18 months ago.
There are nearly 700,000 people in Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and the surrounding communities, with almost 85,000 businesses based within this Central North Island business hub.
"We are expecting leading entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes from across the wider region. Visitors and exhibitors will be able to find opportunities to collaborate with others, discover new local businesses and check out the competitive landscape," Giblett said.
The organisers were planning to showcase more than 130 exhibitors at the ASB Arena.
Entry will be free to visitors and businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the significantly reduced early bird exhibitor special which is open until December 20.
The expo will run from 9am until 4pm and will include half-hourly business seminars offering valuable opportunities, insights and tips on how to improve your business.
The expo is being supported by Tauranga economic development agency Priority One, as well as the Chambers of Commerce in Tauranga and Rotorua.
Priority One chief executive Nigel Tutt said it was great to see the business expo come into the region.
"We look forward to it providing an opportunity for BOP businesses to shine," he said.