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Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™ Dossier

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Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Facility License, Power Markup & In-House Exclusivity Benchmarks

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Hall License Benchmark

$0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft

Base net exhibit hall license band

EIA Grid vs. 20A Floor Drop

11.4¢/kWh vs. $385

48× Commercial Grid Rate show-floor power markup

VIP Steakhouse / PDR Buyout Band

$6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum

4 mapped private dining rooms

Exclusive In-House Monopolies

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Mandatory on-floor catering & telecom

Official Show Sponsors & Cross-Show Sponsorship Intelligence Ledger

Who Sponsors Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026 (4 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (1 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Jester Insurance

jesterinsurance.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101

Verified Finance Sponsor

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.

ahlerslaw.com

Sponsor • Booth #202

Verified Finance Sponsor

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Piper Sandler

pipersandler.com

Sponsor • Booth #303

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: Colorado Association of School Boards Annual Convention

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

ISG

isginc.com

Exhibitor • Booth #405

Verified Finance Sponsor

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Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (4 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026 (Des Moines) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026 (Des Moines)):

Proudfoot & Bird: American Restaurant (3-min walk / cab (1000 Walnut St), $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min) • Irina's Steak & Seafood: Steak House (5-min walk (650 S Prairie View Dr Ste 100), $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) (6-min walk (150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy)) • Aposto at the Scala House: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout) (7-min walk / cab (644 18th St))

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

American Restaurant • $$$$

4.6(420)

AV Ready

Proudfoot & Bird

3-min walk / cab (1000 Walnut St)

Rooms & Buyout: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon)

F&B Benchmark: $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min

Verified Des Moines executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.6★ across 420 Google reviews on 1000 Walnut St).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Steak House • $$$

4.7(1,419)

AV Ready

Irina's Steak & Seafood

5-min walk (650 S Prairie View Dr Ste 100)

Rooms & Buyout: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout)

F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min

Verified Des Moines executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 1,419 Google reviews on 650 S Prairie View Dr Ste 100).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Steak House • $$$

4.7(1,013)

AV Ready

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

6-min walk (150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy)

Rooms & Buyout: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace)

F&B Benchmark: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min

Verified Des Moines executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 1,013 Google reviews on 150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Italian Restaurant • $$$

4.7(467)

AV Ready

Aposto at the Scala House

7-min walk / cab (644 18th St)

Rooms & Buyout: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout)

F&B Benchmark: $6,000 – $35,000+ F&B Min

Verified Des Moines executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 467 Google reviews on 644 18th St).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Verified Community Moat & Show-Week Network EffectsLive 2026 Edition

Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events

Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Des Moines after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026):

Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
Official Contractor Drayage & Des Moines Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
Will You Exhibit Again in 2027?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).

Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026):

Des Moines Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center satellite desks before 8:30 AM Day 1.
New Products Showcase & Exhibitor Floor Quality: 4.8 / 5.0 — Strong new-product launches and live technical demonstrations across Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in Des Moines.

Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent

86% Would Renew Booth

Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.

Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI

Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)

Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.

Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out

Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In

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Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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Exhibiting Brand	Booth # & Hall	Swag Drop, Live Demo or Special Activation	Status
Anchor Industry Exhibitor Showcase	Main Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit Hall	Live Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag Drops	Featured Exhibitor

Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Nov 18–19, 2026)

The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.

Date & Time	Side-Event / After-Party	Host Brand	Venue & Corridor Transit	Access / RSVP
Night 1 (Opening Evening) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM	Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception	Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges	Headquarters Hotel & Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Concourse	Badge Holders
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM	VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite Mixers	Enterprise Sponsors & Industry Partners	Walkable Des Moines Convention Corridor Venues	RSVP / Invite Required

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Complete Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention 2026 Intelligence Silo (All 6 Guides)

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Overview 7.7/10

ShowScore™ (7.7/10), TrueAttend™, TrueBooth™, TrueVenue™ & 5-Year Historical YoY Archive.

Registration & Badges From $35

Complete Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention badge pricing tiers, trade qualification requirements, Will-Call hours, and TrueAttend™ trip calculator.

Hotels & Parking 3 Hotels

Compare 3 corridor hotels with hall-specific walk times, resort fees unbundled, Corridor Surge™ (+68%), and Attrition Rescue Exchange.

Booth Cost & Drayage $8,561 EAC

10×10 ($11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC), $3,995 Turnkey CloudBooth™, and $0 Down Net-90 B2B Financing.

Exhibitors & Floor Map Floor Roster

Search verified Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention exhibiting brands, hall-by-hall product zones, attendee seniority demographics, and B2B matchmaking.

Sponsorship & VIP Dining 4 Buyouts

Official sponsorship menu, 4 private dining room (PDR) buyouts ($6,500–$35,000 F&B min), after-parties calendar, and TrueVenue™ facility audit.