MGWA 98th Annual Education Conference and Trade Show Exhibitor/Sponsor/Advertiser
Tuesday, March 10 from 7 am to 8 pm th Wednesday, March 11th from 7:45 am to 5 pm
Click here to view the full schedule and printable registration form.
Venue and Hotel Information
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Venue Contact: 989-775-5777
Hotel Information
Room rates start at $149 per night.
Reservations can be made by calling 989-652-7200.
To obtain the group rate, please call and reserve your room before February 16, 2026.
After this date, the group rate will no longer be available.
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Exhibit Opportunities
Tabletop Rates
Single Tabletop
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Member: $700
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Nonmember: $1,200
Double Tabletop
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Member: $1,200
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Nonmember: $2,250
Tabletop Registration Includes
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Skirted table and two (2) chairs
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Two (2) complimentary booth representatives
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Additional booth representatives available at $55 per person
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Level — $4,000
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Free tabletop with premium location
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Free full-page ad in the on-site program/directory
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Name and logo on all show signage
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Four (4) dinner tickets
Gold Level — $3,000
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50% off tabletop with premium location
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Free half-page ad in the on-site program/directory
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Name and logo on all show signage
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Two (2) dinner tickets
Silver Level — $2,000
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25% off tabletop with premium location
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Free quarter-page ad in the on-site program/directory
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Name and logo on all show signage
Bronze Level — $500
Reception / Banquet Bar Sponsorship — $750
(Multiple available)
Banquet Sponsorship
Sponsorship available at the following levels, with tickets included:
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$6,000 – 10 tickets
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$4,000 – 5 tickets
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$3,000 – 4 tickets
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$2,000 – 3 tickets
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$1,000 – 2 tickets
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
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Day 1 Lunch Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff
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Day 2 Lunch Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff
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Break Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff
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Breakfast Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff
Display Schedule and Rules
Trade Show Schedule
Exhibitor Setup
Tuesday, March 10th & Wednesday, March 11th
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open
Tuesday, March 10th & Wednesday, March 11th
3:00–6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Teardown
Tuesday, March 10th & Wednesday, March 11th
8:00 p.m.
Trade Show Rules
1. Space
No portion of the display area may be sublet or assigned to any other firm or person(s).
2. Table Assignments
Table and/or equipment space assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. MGWA reserves the right to alter the trade show layout and vendor location. Please indicate your first, second, and third table choices. Private room displays are not permitted. (See floor plan for table and equipment space layout.)
3. Fire and Safety Codes
Each table operator and vehicle equipment owner must comply with all federal, state, local, and Bavarian Inn fire and safety codes. This includes disconnecting batteries and ensuring gas tanks are nearly empty.
4. Insurance
MGWA, its officers, directors, and staff shall not be responsible for any loss, theft, or damage by fire, or injury to any person or article.
5. Liability
Each table operator is responsible for the space leased during the convention and must keep it free from hazards. MGWA and the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort are not responsible for any injury that may occur to table operators, their associates, or employees.
6. Electrical, Internet, and Shipping Freight
After signing up to exhibit, companies may place orders for additional services online or via provided forms.
Questions should be directed to Dave Schulenberg at (855) 225-6492.
7. Food and Beverages
The sale or serving of food, beverages, or concessions of any kind is not permitted unless prior written permission is obtained from the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort.
8. Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy applies to all items purchased on the exhibitor application form. Written cancellation notice must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026 to receive a refund, less a $250 administrative fee.
Cancellations after February 13, 2026 are nonrefundable. Cancellation notices must be faxed to the MGWA office at (614) 898-7786. No-shows will not receive refunds.
9. Payment Policy
To be considered pre registered, MGWA must receive your payment with this form.
