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# Upstate SC Manufacturing Alliance Regional Meeting 2026 (W.A. Carr Conference Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/w-a-carr-conference-center-easley

- **Dates:** Jun 9–10, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** W.A. Carr Conference Center (https://conventions.com/venues/w-a-carr-conference-center-easley)
- **Attendance:** 600+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official USCMA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/upstate-sc-manufacturing-alliance-regional-meeting-easley/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
Upstate SC Manufacturing Alliance Regional Meeting brings 600+ B2B professionals and buyers in Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing to W.A. Carr Conference Center in Easley, SC (Jun 9–10, 2026). Professional industry meeting for Upstate South Carolina plant managers and industrial suppliers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Duke Energy.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Duke Energy** (duke-energy.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing 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 • Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Duke Energy** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near W.A. Carr Conference Center for Upstate SC Manufacturing Alliance Regional Meeting?
W.A. Carr Conference Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Easley Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Easley 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.