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# JA JobSpark 2026 (Old National Events Plaza/Ford Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/old-national-events-plaza-ford-center-evansville

- **Dates:** Nov 3–4, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Old National Events Plaza/Ford Center (https://conventions.com/venues/old-national-events-plaza-ford-center-evansville)
- **Attendance:** 6,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 361+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official JAJS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Career Exploration & Workforce Development
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ja-jobspark-southwestern-indiana-856

## 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
JA JobSpark brings 6,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Career Exploration & Workforce Development to Old National Events Plaza/Ford Center in Evansville, IN (Nov 3–4, 2026). JA JobSpark is a massive two-day career expo that brings thousands of area students to the Old National Events Plaza to interact with hundreds of local employers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Old National Bank, Toyota West Virginia, Berry Global, Deaconess Health System.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Old National Bank** (oldnational.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Main Hall Entrance
- **Toyota West Virginia** (toyota.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Berry Global** (berryglobal.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Deaconess Health System** (deaconess.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **CenterPoint Energy** (centerpointenergy.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #412

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Career Exploration & Workforce Development Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Career Exploration & Workforce Development Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Old National Bank** (Title / Presenting (Main Hall Entrance) — Career Exploration & Workforce Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Toyota West Virginia** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Career Exploration & Workforce Development): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Berry Global** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #204) — Career Exploration & Workforce Development): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Deaconess Health System** (Gold (Booth #305) — Career Exploration & Workforce Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **CenterPoint Energy** (Gold (Booth #412) — Career Exploration & Workforce Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Evansville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Evansville Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Evansville Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Evansville Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Evansville 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 JA JobSpark in Evansville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at JA JobSpark (Old National Events Plaza/Ford Center, Evansville) 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 Evansville EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Old National Events Plaza/Ford Center for JA JobSpark?
Old National Events Plaza/Ford Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Evansville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Evansville 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.