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# Michigan Construction & Design Expo 2026 (Dort Financial Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

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

- **Dates:** Nov 11–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Dort Financial Center (https://conventions.com/venues/dort-financial-center-flint)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MCDE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Commercial Architecture & Engineering
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-construction-design-expo-flint/exhibitors

## 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
Michigan Construction & Design Expo brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Commercial Architecture & Engineering to Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI (Nov 11–12, 2026). This professional trade show focuses on commercial construction trends, safety regulations, and architectural design for Michigan contractors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include DTE Energy.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **DTE Energy** (dteenergy.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #405

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Commercial Architecture & Engineering Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Commercial Architecture & Engineering Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **DTE Energy** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #405) — Commercial Architecture & Engineering): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Dort Financial Center for Michigan Construction & Design Expo?
Dort Financial Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Flint Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Flint 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.