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Upper Midwest Electrical Expo Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™ Dossier

TrueVenue™ Promoter & Sponsor Audit

Minneapolis 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 Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026 (4 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (2 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Gold / Track$35,000 – $85,000

Werner Electric

wernerelectric.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1001

Verified Construction & Trades Sponsor

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

ABB

abb.com

Exhibitor • Booth #520

Sponsors 7 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: Seatrade Cruise Global • DistribuTECH International 2027 • Seatrade Cruise Global

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Schneider Electric

se.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #715

Sponsors 16 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: DistribuTECH International 2027 • Expo Eléctrica Norte • ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Graybar

graybar.com

Exhibitor • Booth #304

Verified Construction & Trades 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 Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2027 (Minneapolis) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2027 (Minneapolis)):

Murray's: Steak House (3-min walk / cab on 26 South 6th St, $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min) • The Butcher's Tale: Restaurant (5-min walk (1121 Hennepin Ave), $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

The Capital Grille: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) (6-min walk (801 Hennepin Ave)) • P.S. Steak: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) (7-min walk / cab (510 Groveland Ave))

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House • $$$$

4.7(2,123)

AV Ready

Murray's

3-min walk / cab on 26 South 6th St

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

F&B Benchmark: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min

Verified Minneapolis executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 2,123 reviews on 26 South 6th St).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Restaurant • $$$$

4.7(983)

AV Ready

The Butcher's Tale

5-min walk (1121 Hennepin Ave)

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

F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min

Verified Minneapolis executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 983 reviews on 1121 Hennepin Ave).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Fine Dining Restaurant • $$$$

4.7(1,722)

AV Ready

The Capital Grille

6-min walk (801 Hennepin Ave)

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

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

Verified Minneapolis executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 1,722 reviews on 801 Hennepin Ave).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Steak House • $$$$

4.7(901)

AV Ready

P.S. Steak

7-min walk / cab (510 Groveland Ave)

Rooms & Buyout: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout)

F&B Benchmark: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

Verified Minneapolis executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.7★ across 901 reviews on 510 Groveland Ave).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Verified Community Moat & Show-Week Network EffectsLive 2026 Edition

Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 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 Minneapolis after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026):

Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Minneapolis Convention Center.
Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
Official Contractor Drayage & Minneapolis 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 (Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026):

Minneapolis Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Minneapolis Convention Center and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.

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

Schedule high-value product demos before 2:30 PM and target early-bird advance warehouse delivery to skip marshaling yard queues.

Rate Your Upper Midwest Electrical Expo Experience (Exhibitor vs. Buyer Scorecard)

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Exhibiting at Upper Midwest Electrical Expo or Hosting a VIP Happy Hour?

Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

Exhibiting at Upper Midwest Electrical Expo? Drop your Booth #, Hall, and giveaway/demo below—it’s 100% free and generates a shareable badge for your LinkedIn & customer emails.

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

Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Apr 15–16, 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	Upper Midwest Electrical Expo Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception	Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges	Headquarters Hotel & Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis Convention Corridor Venues	RSVP / Invite Required

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Complete Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2027 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 $295

Complete Upper Midwest Electrical Expo badge pricing tiers, trade qualification requirements, Will-Call hours, and TrueAttend™ trip calculator.

Hotels & Parking 5 Hotels

Compare 5 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 Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 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.