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# Medina County Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting 2026 (The Blair Conference Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-blair-conference-center-westfield-center

- **Dates:** May 14–14, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Blair Conference Center (https://conventions.com/venues/the-blair-conference-center-westfield-center)
- **Attendance:** 500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MCEDC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Economic Development & Regional Business
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mcedc-annual-meeting-and-business-awards-1632/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
Medina County Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting brings 500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Economic Development & Regional Business to The Blair Conference Center in Westfield Center, OH (May 14–14, 2026). The Blair Conference Center serves as the flagship venue for the MCEDC Annual Meeting, utilizing the Grand Ballroom and foyer to accommodate approximately 500 regional business leaders. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Westfield Bank, FirstEnergy, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Medina County Fiber Network.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Westfield Bank** (westfield-bank.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Table #1
- **FirstEnergy** (firstenergycorp.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston** (ccj.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Table #12
- **Medina County Fiber Network** (medinacountyfibernetwork.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Table #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Economic Development & Regional Business 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 • Economic Development & Regional Business Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Westfield Bank** (Platinum / Diamond (Table #1) — Economic Development & Regional Business): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **FirstEnergy** (Gold (N/A) — Economic Development & Regional Business): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston** (Silver (Table #12) — Economic Development & Regional Business): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Medina County Fiber Network** (Exhibitor (Table #22) — Economic Development & Regional Business): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Westfield Center Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Westfield Center Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Westfield Center 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 Medina County Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting in Westfield Center?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Medina County Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting (The Blair Conference Center, Westfield Center) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Westfield Center EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near The Blair Conference Center for Medina County Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting?
The Blair Conference Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Westfield Center Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Westfield Center 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.
