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# East Central Indiana Business Expo 2026 (Delaware County Fairgrounds): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/delaware-county-fairgrounds-muncie

- **Dates:** Apr 22–22, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Delaware County Fairgrounds (https://conventions.com/venues/delaware-county-fairgrounds-muncie)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ECIBE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Regional Commerce & B2B Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/east-central-indiana-business-expo-muncie/booth-cost

## 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
East Central Indiana Business Expo brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Regional Commerce & B2B Services to Delaware County Fairgrounds in Muncie, IN (Apr 22–22, 2026). The premier B2B networking event in Delaware County, featuring over 100 exhibitors from the professional services sector. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include First Merchants Bank.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **First Merchants Bank** (firstmerchants.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Regional Commerce & B2B Services Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Regional Commerce & B2B Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **First Merchants Bank** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1) — Regional Commerce & B2B Services): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Muncie Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Muncie Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Muncie Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Muncie Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Muncie Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at East Central Indiana Business Expo in Muncie?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at East Central Indiana Business Expo (Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie) 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 Muncie EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Delaware County Fairgrounds for East Central Indiana Business Expo?
Delaware County Fairgrounds is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Muncie Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Muncie is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.