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Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™ Dossier

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel 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 Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027 (4 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (4 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

EBSCO Information Services

ebsco.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12

Sponsors 14 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition • California Library Association Annual Conference 2027 • Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Gale, a Cengage Company

gale.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #15

Sponsors 9 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition • AAS 2027 Annual Conference • Florida Library Association Annual Conference

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

ProQuest

proquest.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #18

Sponsors 8 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition • California Library Association Annual Conference 2027 • Utah Library Association Annual Conference

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Baker & Taylor

baker-taylor.com

Exhibitor • Booth #22

Sponsors 7 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: Ohio Library Council Convention & Expo • Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference • Utah Library Association Annual Conference

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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 Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027 (Norfolk) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027 (Norfolk)):

Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse: Steak House (3-min walk / cab (116 Brooke Ave), $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min) • River Stone Chophouse: Steak House (5-min walk (8032 Harbour View Blvd), $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) (6-min walk (5805 Northampton Blvd)) • The Butcher's Son: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout) (7-min walk / cab (500 S Battlefield Blvd))

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House • $$$$

4.6(1,147)

AV Ready

Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse

3-min walk / cab (116 Brooke Ave)

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

F&B Benchmark: $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min

Verified Norfolk executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.6★ across 1,147 Google reviews on 116 Brooke Ave).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Steak House • $$$$

4.4(1,662)

AV Ready

River Stone Chophouse

5-min walk (8032 Harbour View Blvd)

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

F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min

Verified Norfolk executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.4★ across 1,662 Google reviews on 8032 Harbour View Blvd).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Steak House • $$$$

4.3(5,839)

AV Ready

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse

6-min walk (5805 Northampton Blvd)

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

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

Verified Norfolk executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.3★ across 5,839 Google reviews on 5805 Northampton Blvd).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

Steak House • $$$

4.3(2,815)

AV Ready

The Butcher's Son

7-min walk / cab (500 S Battlefield Blvd)

Rooms & Buyout: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout)

F&B Benchmark: $6,000 – $35,000+ F&B Min

Verified Norfolk executive dining & sponsor reception venue (4.3★ across 2,815 Google reviews on 500 S Battlefield Blvd).

Lead Time: 30–60 days prior to show week

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Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027: 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 Norfolk after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027):

Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.
Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
Official Contractor Drayage & Norfolk Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
Will You Exhibit Again in 2028?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).

Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027):

Norfolk Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel 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 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.
After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in Norfolk.

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

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Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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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

Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Oct 20–22, 2027)

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	Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception	Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges	Headquarters Hotel & Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel 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 Norfolk Convention Corridor Venues	RSVP / Invite Required

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Overview 7.7/10

ShowScore™ (7.7/10), TrueAttend™, TrueBooth™, TrueVenue™ & 5-Year Historical YoY Archive.

Registration & Badges From $165

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Hotels & Parking 3 Hotels

Compare 3 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

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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.