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# Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Summer Convention 2026 (Harrah's Gulf Coast): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/mississippi-coast-coliseum-and-convention-center-biloxi

- **Dates:** Jul 16–19, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Harrah's Gulf Coast (https://conventions.com/venues/mississippi-coast-coliseum-and-convention-center-biloxi)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ABC-MS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Commercial Construction and Contracting
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/abc-ms-summer-convention-13/hotels

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Summer Convention brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Commercial Construction and Contracting to Harrah's Gulf Coast in Biloxi, MS (Jul 16–19, 2026). Harrah's Gulf Coast frequently hosts the ABC Mississippi summer gathering, utilizing its extensive resort footprint and ballroom facilities for over 500 industry delegates. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, MMC Materials, Cadence Bank, United Rentals.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance** (fbbins.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **MMC Materials** (mmcmaterials.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Cadence Bank** (cadencebank.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **United Rentals** (unitedrentals.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #204

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Commercial Construction and Contracting Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Commercial Construction and Contracting Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Commercial Construction and Contracting): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **MMC Materials** (Gold (N/A) — Commercial Construction and Contracting): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cadence Bank** (Silver (N/A) — Commercial Construction and Contracting): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **United Rentals** (Exhibitor (Booth #204) — Commercial Construction and Contracting): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Harrah's Gulf Coast** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Beau Rivage Resort & Casino** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)
- **IP Casino Resort Spa** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Margaritaville Resort Biloxi** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Biloxi Prime Chop House & Wine Cellar** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 16–110 Seated PDR • 240 Full Buyout · Min: $4,200 – $21,000 F&B Min
- **Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center District Wood-Fired Grill & Terrace** (New American, Seafood & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 35–190 Reception • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $5,500 – $26,000 F&B Min
- **Trattoria & Sommelier Vault (Biloxi Downtown)** (Northern Italian & Private Wine Rooms, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 12–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,000 – $11,500 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Summer Convention in Biloxi?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Summer Convention (Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Biloxi EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Harrah's Gulf Coast for Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Summer Convention?
Harrah's Gulf Coast is surrounded by 3,703+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Harrah's Gulf Coast. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Biloxi is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.