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Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026

Basketball at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental (Houston, TX)
November 2, 2026 ✓ Verified 2026 Dates Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental • Houston, TX By Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official site ↗
4.1 (2,803 Google reviews of venue) Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality Right-to-Work State Hotel Demand: Houston Corridor Schedule Verified
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Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Houston, TX)
2.30M City Pop • $62,894 Median HHI
Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2
Carpenter
$25.41/hr
Electrician
$29.68/hr
AV Tech
$27.90/hr
Prevailing Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing show labor quotes.
Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60
TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power
8.96¢ / kWh
ZIP 77010 Sales Tax
8.25% Combined
6.25% State + 2.00% Local
A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Combined sales tax in Houston is 8.25% (6.25% TX state + 1.00% City of Houston + 1.00% METRO transit, Texas Comptroller).
Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP
Elevation
49 ft
Summer / Winter
94° / 44°F
Annual Rain
51.8"/yr
Gulf Coast subtropical climate (ERA5 normals): warm winters (63°F Jan highs) and humid summers; air-conditioned skybridges connect GRB to headquarters hotels. Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball.
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Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

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10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)
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Advance Order Cutoff
30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)
Independent Local Suppliers
Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build
Labor & Housing Registry
Right-to-Work State • Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk
All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Houston turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000
Estimated All-In Show Budget
$19,900
Raw Floor Space
$5,300 (27%)
Drayage & Power
$4,400 (22%)
Booth & Graphics
$4,200 (21%)
Hotels & Air
$6,000 (30%)
Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out
Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out
30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out
Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out
Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

53 Pre-Screened Houston Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Houston Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Houston specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison
Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours
Between-Show Houston Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Houston again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000
Vetted roster: Elevated AV Production, LLC, AV2GO - Event Production and AV Equipment Rental +8 more
10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000
Vetted roster: Exhibit Boss LLC, Exhibit Experience Houston +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Lightning Logistics, LLC, World Trade Distribution - Container Freight Station +8 more
9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope:$450 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Same Day Banners, Next Level Sign and Print +7 more
6 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000
Vetted roster: Premier Staff | Houston, Ovation Event Staffing +4 more
9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope:$8,500 – $140,000
Vetted roster: The Event Group HTX, Houston Event Planning +7 more
Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball)

Sheraton North Houston at (Houston) Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.

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Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging

Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Sheraton North Houston at (Houston) are provided only by the facility's authorized contractors (Right-to-Work State). Advance-order pricing is published in each show's exhibitor kit.

 Exclusive Facility Service Per official exhibitor service kit
Exclusive Sheraton North Houston at (Houston) authorized contractor
Order before advance deadline
 Order Before Advance Cutoff
Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage)

Crated freight moves through the show's official material-handling contractor (Right-to-Work State). Check your show's exhibitor kit for hand-carry limits.

 Exclusive Facility Service Per show decorator rate sheet
Hand-carry rules vary by show
Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC)

Most shows allow an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) with a Certificate of Insurance filed before move-in. Confirm the deadline in your show's exhibitor kit.

 Independent Suppliers Permitted Official contractor show kit
Independent Houston EAC quotes
Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

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Don’t pay the 30%–35% late utility & rigging penalty at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental. Get automated reminders before Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball (November 2, 2026) advance decorator, badge, and housing cutoffs.
Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#HoustonCougarsMensBasket

Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed

Inspect real aisle traffic, booth builds, keynote crowds, and show-floor Reels before booking space or travel.

Texas Major Convention Corridor & Exhibit Hall Walkthrough

Floor Note:Overview of Texas convention center exhibit halls and skybridge hotel corridors.
Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit
Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.
AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark
Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.
Arrival & Credential Logistics Benchmark
Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

Hosting an executive happy hour, investor dinner, or hospitality-suite reception alongside show week? Compare local venue buyout and catering proposals.

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Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball 2026 is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental in Houston, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.

Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball Schedule

Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.41/hr for carpenters, $29.68/hr for electricians, and $27.90/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Houston (ZIP 77010) is 8.25%.

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Houston Cougars Mens Basketball vs. La Salle Explorers Mens Basketball Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

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