Manufacturing & Packaging • Flagship Sector Intelligence Hub SectorScore™ 9.5 / 10 (#1 Audited North American Manufacturing & Packaging Trade Show Circuit) 10 Flagship Manufacturing & Packaging Shows Mapped

Manufacturing & Packaging Conventions, Booth Cost Receipt & Multi-Show Circuit Dossier

Complete 2026–2027 Manufacturing, Packaging, Robotics & Supply Chain trade show intelligence hub: SectorScore™ 9.5/10, 10+ flagship shows compared, ~$12,450 10×10 booth receipt, 4.3× union labor audit, and $3,995 Multi-Show CloudBooth™.

🎯 Multi-Show Circuit & Booth Reuse Desk • Sara Chaval ((702) 576-1312)
Manufacturing, Packaging, Robotics & Supply Chain — PACK EXPO Las Vegas Flagship Show Floor & Exhibitor Pavilions
Manufacturing & Packaging Flagship

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Flagship Show Floor & Exhibitor Pavilions

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SectorScore™
9.5 / 10 Tier-1
Audited Shows
Raw Space Rate
$39.95–$58.00 /sf
10×10 All-In Avg
~$12,450
20×20 Island Avg
~$49,800
4.3× Labor Markup
3-Show Reuse Save
Save $11,865 (32%)
Verified Sector Economics & Field-Marketing Receipt Check

The Real Cost of Exhibiting Across the Manufacturing, Packaging, Robotics & Supply Chain Circuit

Audited against Official Show Prospectus Rates, BLS Wages, FY2027 GSA & EIA State Tariffs
SectorScore™ & Buyer Authority Top B2B ROI Vertical
9.5/10
Composite score across 10+ flagship shows, C-suite buyer density, and multi-show booth reuse efficiency.
Verified Buyer Purchasing Power & Deal Velocity 9.8 / 10

86%–92% of audited manufacturing & packaging attendees hold direct budget or specifying authority; highest ROI comes from pre-booked booth demos + off-site VIP dinners.

Multi-Show Modular Booth Reuse Efficiency 9.6 / 10

Reusing 1 modular CloudBooth™ architecture across 3+ manufacturing & packaging shows cuts annual fabrication and drayage spend by 32% ($11,865 saved).

Host Corridor Hotel & Airlift Accessibility 9.4 / 10

Anchored by Las Vegas (LAS — 65,000+ walkable rooms), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix (PHX), and Chicago (ORD) with 10–20 min airport transfers.

Primary Host Corridor Circuit: Las Vegas, NV • Orlando, FL • Phoenix, AZ • Chicago, IL
TrueSector™ Space, Drayage & Power 10×10 vs. 20×20 Island
Raw Space Rate • 10×10 / 20×20 All-In
$39.95–$58.00 / net sq. ft. • ~$12,450 (10×10)
~$49,800 (20×20)
Freight, Drayage & Spotting Profile

$165–$228/CWT + $475–$950 Vehicle/Machinery Spotting

20A Electrical Drop & Demo Wi-Fi 42× Grid Markup

$385–$465 per 20A Floor Drop (42× Grid Markup) • $1,295–$1,895 Wired Internet

Sponsorship vs. VIP Dinner Close 3.2× Pipeline ROI

$15,000–$50,000 Entry Sponsor • $95–$165 Cost Per Raw Badge Scan vs. $180 VIP Dinner Close

Multi-Show Circuit™ & 4.3× Labor Save 32% on 3 Shows
3-Show 10×10 Circuit (CloudBooth™)
$25,485 $37,350
Annual Savings
Save $11,865
4.3× Union Labor Markup Receipt Full Table ↓

$34.18 / hr BLS Base Wage vs. $148.00 ST / $225.00 OT Official GSC (4.3× Markup) vs. $98.00 / hr Local EAC Crew (Save 34%) .

⚡ Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ $3,995 / Show

Staged across our Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix & Chicago hubs. Zero inter-city drayage, custom backlit graphics & Net-60 FinTech terms.

Circuit Hotel Surge vs. FY27 GSA $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)

Show-week corridor: $279–$489/nt (1.9×–2.6× Surge + Resort Fees) • $145–$215/person Private Steakhouse Buyout (Saves 32% vs. Resort BEOs)

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📍 National Manufacturing & Packaging Circuit Hub (Operated by ConventionPeople.com) Sara Chaval · National Manufacturing & Packaging Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312 · Get your multi-show circuit numbers in 60 seconds

Local staging warehouses in Las Vegas (LVCC/Strip), Phoenix (Copper Square), Orlando (OCCC), and Chicago (McCormick Place) — build once, deploy across your entire 3-to-6 show annual industry circuit with $0 inter-city drayage.

🎯 Interactive Field-Marketing Budget & Multi-Show Reuse Engine

Manufacturing & Packaging Multi-Show Circuit P&L & CloudBooth™ Reuse Calculator

Compare paying 4.3× official GSC labor & drayage at each show vs. warehousing 1 modular CloudBooth™ across our Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix & Chicago hubs.

📞 Call Circuit Desk: Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312
1. Annual Manufacturing & Packaging Trade Shows in Your Circuit3 Shows / Year
1 Flagship Show3-Show Core Circuit (Sweet Spot)6-Show National Tour
2. Target Exhibit Booth Footprint
4. Staff Hotel Rooms / Show8 Rooms (4 Nts)
How Multi-Show Circuit Reuse Works: Instead of paying Freeman/GES $165–$228/CWT drayage and $148–$225/hr union carpenter billing rates to ship and rebuild heavy crates at every show, we stage your custom-printed graphics across our local warehouse hubs in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando, and Chicago and install them on our local modular backlit aluminum frames using our $98/hr local EAC crews.
Annual 3-Show 20x20 Circuit Receipt
Standard GSC Book vs. Conventions.com Circuit
Save 34%
Standard Official GSC + Retail Hotels (3 Shows)$184,440
Conventions.com Turnkey Circuit Program
Includes Space + Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™ + 8 Rooms/Show
$121,452
Total Annual Savings
+$62,988
Break-Even Pipeline
5 Closed Deals

Manufacturing, Packaging, Robotics & Supply Chain — Sector Booth Cost, Labor, Freight & Buyer ROI Master Spec Sheet

Structured AEO/GEO field-marketing reference table for VPs of Marketing, Trade Show Directors, and Event Promoters

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Sector Dimension Verified Manufacturing & Packaging Benchmark Field-Marketing Financial Impact & Execution Rule
Sector Scale & Buyer Density 10+ Audited Manufacturing & Packaging Shows (404,400+ Combined Attendees) 84%–92% verified purchasing or specifying authority across North American Tier-1 shows; peak contract-signing velocity occurs on Day 1 (10 AM–4 PM) and Day 2.
Raw Space Rate Benchmark $39.95–$58.00 / net sq. ft. (Bulk Machinery Discounts at 400+ sf) Raw carpetless space represents only 28%–34% of your true out-the-door exhibit cost; the remaining 66%–72% is consumed by drayage, union labor, electrical, and travel.
10×10 vs. 20×20 All-In Receipt ~$12,450 (10×10 Inline) • ~$49,800 (20×20 Island) Save ~$11,865 (32%) across a 3-show annual circuit by deploying our $3,995/show Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ warehoused in each host city.
The 4.3× Union Labor Markup $34.18/hr BLS Carpenter Wage vs. $148–$225/hr Official GSC Floor Rate Official show contractors mark up union carpenter, electrician, and rigging wages 4.1×–4.5×; booking Sara Chaval's Local EAC Crew drops labor to $95–$108/hr.
Freight, Drayage & Spotting $165–$228/CWT Drayage + $475–$950 Vehicle / Heavy Equipment Spotting Never ship loose boxes via FedEx/UPS to the advance warehouse (triggers multiple 200 lb minimum CWT penalties); consolidate on 1 shrink-wrapped pallet or use local CloudBooth™.
Show-Floor Power & Demo Wi-Fi $385–$465 (20A Drop — 42× Grid Markup) • $1,295–$1,895 Hardline Wi-Fi Lock early-bird utility incentives 21+ days out to save 30%; pair booth monitors with pre-wired local harnesses and a bonded 5G Peplink router.
Host City Rotation Arbitrage Union Mega-Hubs (Vegas / Chicago) vs. Right-to-Work (Phoenix / Orlando) Right-to-work host cities (Phoenix PCC & Orlando OCCC) reduce total exhibitor I&D and drayage spend by 27%–34% vs. Las Vegas and Chicago.
VIP Client Dining & Room Blocks $145–$215/person Off-Site Steakhouse Buyout vs. 34% Resort BEO Load Off-site private dining buyouts within a 5–10 min walk convert enterprise pipeline at 3.2× the rate of cold badge scans while saving 32% vs. in-house hotel catering.
Show-Floor Cost Transparency • BLS Base Wage & Grid vs. Official GSC Bill Rate

Manufacturing & Packaging Union Labor, Drayage & Utility Markup Receipt (4.1×–42× Official Markups Exposed)

Compare BLS base wages and commercial power rates against official General Service Contractor (Freeman / GES) show-floor billing rates — and how our Multi-Show Circuit Crew (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312) cuts floor costs by 34%–45%.

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Exhibit Cost Category & Local BLS Wage / Grid Baseline Official GSC Show-Floor Bill Rate Markup Conventions.com Circuit Rate Field-Marketing Execution Rule
Display Carpenter (Booth Build & I&D)
Carpenters Local 1977 (Vegas) / Local 10 (Chicago)
$34.18 / hr BLS Base Wage $148.00 ST / $225.00 OT 4.3× Markup $98.00 / hr Local EAC Crew (Save 34%) Reuse pre-wired modular extrusion frames warehoused at each host city hub to slash show-floor carpenter hours by 60%.
Heavy Machinery / Vehicle Spotting & Drayage
Teamsters Local 631 / Official Marshaling Yard
$31.90 / hr BLS Base Wage $165–$228 / CWT + $475–$950 Vehicle Spotting 4.5× Markup $0 Drayage w/ $3,995 CloudBooth™ Schedule direct machinery target move-in windows to avoid marshaling overtime; use locally warehoused CloudBooth™ structures for surrounding wall/demo counters.
Show-Floor Electrical (20A Drop & Power Distribution)
IBEW Local 357 / Edlen / Official In-House Utility
9.8¢–11.8¢ / kWh Commercial Grid $385–$465 (20A Drop) + $156/hr Electrician 42× Grid Markup $108.00 / hr Local Pre-Wired Harness Order main drop 21+ days before move-in (saves 30% incentive rate) and pre-wire all LED walls and demo stations before crates leave our local staging shop.
Dedicated Demo Wi-Fi, 4K LED Walls & Lead Retrieval
Smart City / Cox Business / IATSE Local 720
$31.65 / hr BLS AV Tech Wage $1,295–$1,895 Hardline + $142–$218/hr AV Tech 4.5× Markup $95.00 / hr Local AV Depot + 5G Peplink Failover Never rely on shared hall Wi-Fi for live SaaS or product demos; rent bonded 5G multi-carrier routers + 4K LED walls from our local city depot at 45% off.
Host Corridor Arbitrage • Union Mega-Hubs vs. Right-to-Work Campuses

Manufacturing & Packaging Host City & Convention Campus Rotation Matrix

Compare union labor rules, 10×10 vs. 20×20 all-in booth costs, drayage rates, and hotel tax loads across the 4 primary North American host cities for manufacturing & packaging trade shows.

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Host City & Primary Campus Labor Regime & Self-Install 10×10 All-In 20×20 Island Drayage & 20A Drop Walkable Rooms & Tax City Hub
Union (Teamsters 631 / Carpenters 1977 • 4.3× GSC Markup) $11,850 $46,500 $165–$228/CWT • $385–$445 (20A Drop) 65,000+ Walkable • 13.38% Tax + $48/nt Resort Fee City Hub →
AZ Right-to-Work (Full Self-Install & Hand-Carry Allowed) $7,850 (Save 34%) $31,400 $118–$152/CWT • $215–$295 (20A Drop) 6,000+ Copper Square • 12.57% Tax • $0 Resort Fee City Hub →
FL Right-to-Work (Open EAC & Exhibitor Self-Install) $8,650 (Save 27%) $34,800 $128–$168/CWT • $240–$325 (20A Drop) 14,500+ I-Drive Skybridge • 12.5% Tax + Resort Fees City Hub →
Strict Union Jurisdiction ($162–$245/hr Carpenter/IBEW) $12,950 $52,400 $185–$248/CWT • $340–$465 (20A Drop) 6,200+ Connected • 17.4% Hotel Tax • 11.75% F&B Tax City Hub →
2026–2027 Manufacturing & Packaging Trade Show & Exhibitor ROI Schedule

Top Manufacturing, Packaging, Robotics & Supply Chain Trade Shows Compared (10 Shows)

Side-by-side SSR comparison of verified buyer attendance, raw space rates ($/sq. ft.), 10×10 vs. 20×20 all-in booth budgets, and hotel surge bands. Open Full Manufacturing & Packaging Calendar Spoke →

2026–2027 Manufacturing & Packaging Flagship Trade Show ROI, Booth Cost & Hotel Surge™ Matrix (10 Shows)

Lock in a $3,995/show Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ across any 3+ shows below to save $11,865 (32%)

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Trade Show & Buyer Authority 2026 / 2027 Dates Host City & Campus Verified Attendance Raw Space / SqFt 10×10 / 20×20 All-In Dossier
85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
Mon Sep 27 – Wed Sep 29, 2027 Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC West, North, Central & South Halls)
32,000+ Plant Buyers
2.1× Surge ($329–$489/nt)
$36.00 – $44.00/sf
$11,950 (10×10)
$47,200 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
Sun Feb 21 – Wed Feb 24, 2027 Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Convention Center (Lower Halls A–F & North Campus)
7,200+ Mining Executives
1.7× Surge ($259–$369/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$7,850 (10×10)
$31,400 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
September 11–16, 2028 Chicago, IL McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings)
89,000+ Attendees
2.1× Surge ($329–$489/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$11,950 (10×10)
$47,200 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
May 3–7, 2027 Orlando, FL Orange County Convention Center (Full Campus — West + North/South)
55,000+ Attendees
1.7× Surge ($259–$369/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$7,850 (10×10)
$31,400 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
March 15–18, 2027 Chicago, IL McCormick Place (South, North & Lakeside Halls)
51,000+ Attendees
2.1× Surge ($329–$489/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$11,950 (10×10)
$47,200 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
April 3–5, 2028 Atlanta, GA Georgia World Congress Center (Buildings A, B & C)
48,500+ Attendees
1.7× Surge ($259–$369/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$7,850 (10×10)
$31,400 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
November 5–8, 2028 Chicago, IL McCormick Place (All 4 Buildings — 1.3M+ Net Sq. Ft.)
48,000+ Attendees
2.1× Surge ($329–$489/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$11,950 (10×10)
$47,200 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
September 13–16, 2027 Atlanta, GA Georgia World Congress Center (Halls A, B & C)
40,000+ Attendees
1.7× Surge ($259–$369/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$7,850 (10×10)
$31,400 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
August 22–25, 2028 Atlanta, GA Georgia World Congress Center (Buildings A, B & C)
26,500+ Attendees
1.7× Surge ($259–$369/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$7,850 (10×10)
$31,400 (20×20)
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85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers
February 21–24, 2027 Denver, CO Colorado Convention Center (Exhibit Halls A–C)
7,200+ Attendees
2.1× Surge ($329–$489/nt)
$44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft.
$11,950 (10×10)
$47,200 (20×20)
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Sara Chaval · National Manufacturing & Packaging Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312 · Get your multi-show circuit numbers in 60 seconds

Running a 2-to-6 show manufacturing & packaging schedule this year? Text or call Sara Chaval directly at (702) 576-1312 for 60-second numbers on a $3,995/show Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ Circuit, $98/hr local EAC carpenter crews, or consolidated multi-show hotel blocks.

✓ Local staging warehouses in Las Vegas (LVCC/Strip), Phoenix (Copper Square), Orlando (OCCC), and Chicago (McCormick Place) — build once, deploy across your entire 3-to-6 show annual industry circuit with $0 inter-city drayage.

Sara Chaval · National Manufacturing & Packaging Circuit & Ground Director
Operated by ConventionPeople.com • Get your multi-show circuit numbers in 60 seconds
📞 (702) 576-1312
Multi-Show Circuit Room Blocks & GSA Stays

Top Manufacturing & Packaging Corridor HQ Hotels

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Sentral Michigan Avenue Chicago Hotel — Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))

Sentral Michigan Avenue Chicago Hotel

Skybridge / Walk Ring • ≈4 min rideshare (1.37 mi) • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$0/nt

Google rating 4.8★ (222 reviews) • 808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap) Check Show-Week Rates →
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel — Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Skybridge / Walk Ring • ≈5 min rideshare (2.01 mi) • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$0/nt

Google rating 4.2★ (14,053 reviews) • 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap) Check Show-Week Rates →
Hyatt Regency Chicago — Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Skybridge / Walk Ring • ≈6 min rideshare (2.42 mi) • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$0/nt

Google rating 4.4★ (12,032 reviews) • 151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap) Check Show-Week Rates →
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk — Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Skybridge / Walk Ring • ≈6 min rideshare (2.52 mi) • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$0/nt

Google rating 4.2★ (7,110 reviews) • 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap) Check Show-Week Rates →
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG — Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

Skybridge / Walk Ring • ≈7 min rideshare (2.71 mi) • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$0/nt

Google rating 4.4★ (5,630 reviews) • 505 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap) Check Show-Week Rates →
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton — Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Skybridge / Walk Ring • ≈7 min rideshare (2.77 mi) • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$0/nt

Google rating 4.3★ (1,742 reviews) • 900 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap) Check Show-Week Rates →
Off-Site BEO Arbitrage • 3.2× Enterprise Deal Close Rate

Manufacturing & Packaging VIP Client Dining & Buyouts

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Prime & Provisions Steakhouse — Steak House

Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

Steak House • ≈6 min drive (2.51 mi) • 222 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$$$

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RPM Steak — Steak House

RPM Steak

Steak House • ≈6 min drive (2.65 mi) • 66 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$$$

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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf — Steak House

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Steak House • ≈7 min drive (2.71 mi) • 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$$$

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Mastro's Steakhouse — Fine Dining Restaurant

Mastro's Steakhouse

Fine Dining Restaurant • ≈7 min drive (2.78 mi) • 520 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$$$

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Steak 48 — Steak House

Steak 48

Steak House • ≈7 min drive (2.84 mi) • 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA • Chicago, IL (McCormick Place (North, South, East & West Buildings))
$$$

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The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando) — Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse

The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando)

Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse • 5-min walk across I-Drive from OCCC West • Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center (Full Campus — West + North/South))
$$$$

Best For: 3 AV Boardrooms (12–60) • 250 Full Buyout ($2,200–$8,500 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout) — Flagship executive closing venue directly across from OCCC West Concourse with built-in flat-screen presentation monitors.

Reservation Tip: 60–90 days ahead