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# Michigan Township Association Annual Educational Conference 2026 (Grand Traverse Resort and Spa): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/grand-traverse-resort-convention-center-acme-township

- **Dates:** Apr 20–23, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (https://conventions.com/venues/grand-traverse-resort-convention-center-acme-township)
- **Attendance:** 2,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 122+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MTA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Municipal Infrastructure and Governance
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mta-annual-educational-conference-196/sponsorship

## 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 Township Association Annual Educational Conference brings 2,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Municipal Infrastructure and Governance to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, MI (Apr 20–23, 2026). MTA rotates its massive annual conference between Grand Traverse Resort and Detroit/Lansing, with the 2026 event confirmed for the Acme property. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Michigan Township Participating Plan, Burnham & Flower Insurance Group, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Michigan Township Participating Plan** (theparplan.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #501
- **Burnham & Flower Insurance Group** (bfgroup.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #400
- **Foster Swift Collins & Smith** (fosterswift.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #112
- **Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes** (fsbrlaw.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #215

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Municipal Infrastructure and Governance 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 • Municipal Infrastructure and Governance Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Michigan Township Participating Plan** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #501) — Municipal Infrastructure and Governance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Burnham & Flower Insurance Group** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #400) — Municipal Infrastructure and Governance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Foster Swift Collins & Smith** (Gold (Booth #112) — Municipal Infrastructure and Governance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes** (Exhibitor (Booth #215) — Municipal Infrastructure and Governance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Grand Traverse Resort and Spa** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for Michigan Township Association Annual Educational Conference?
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is surrounded by 500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Acme is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.