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 989-775-5777

To obtain the group rate, please call and reserve your room before February 15, 2026.
After this date, the group rate will no longer be available.  Use code MGWA030926.

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Exhibit Opportunities

(NOTE:  All tables are 6ft in length)

Tabletop Rates

Single Tabletop

• Member: $700

• Nonmember: $1,200

Double Tabletop

• Member: $1,200

• Nonmember: $2,250

Tabletop Registration Includes

• Skirted table and two (2) chairs

• Two (2) complimentary booth representatives

• Additional booth representatives available at $55 per person

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Level — $4,000

• Free tabletop with premium location

• Free full-page ad in the on-site program/directory

• Name and logo on all show signage

• Four (4) dinner tickets

Gold Level — $3,000

• 50% off tabletop with premium location

• Free half-page ad in the on-site program/directory

• Name and logo on all show signage

• Two (2) dinner tickets

Silver Level — $2,000

• 25% off tabletop with premium location

• Free quarter-page ad in the on-site program/directory

• Name and logo on all show signage

Bronze Level — $500

• Name and logo on all show signage

Reception / Banquet Bar Sponsorship — $750

(Multiple available)

• Sponsorship signage at the event

Banquet Sponsorship

Sponsorship available at the following levels, with tickets included:

• $6,000 – 10 tickets

• $4,000 – 5 tickets

• $3,000 – 4 tickets

• $2,000 – 3 tickets

• $1,000 – 2 tickets

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

• Day 1 Lunch Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff

• Day 2 Lunch Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff

• Break Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff

• Breakfast Sponsorship — Call to discuss with MGWA staff

Display Schedule and Rules

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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.

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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.

MGWA 98th Annual Education Conference and Trade Show 

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 989-775-5777

To obtain the group rate, please call and reserve your room before February 15, 2026.
After this date, the group rate will no longer be available.  Use code MGWA030926.

Thank you to our vendors who have already registered to exhibit!

Preferred Pump
Cetco
Boshart Industries
Johnson Screens
Solar Power & Pump Supply
Franklin Electric
Phase Technologies, LLC
NorthStar Bit Re-Tipping
Geoprobe Systems
Xylem, Inc. - Goulds
RJM Sales
NGWA Business Pro
Nest Equipment
MH Pump & Supply, Inc.

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Event Schedule
Fundamental Offerings
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

7:00 a.m. – Registration
8:00–8:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks by MGWA President
8:05–8:45 a.m. – Drilling Methods in Michigan
8:45–9:30 a.m. – Drilling Fluids, Grout, and Mud Additives
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
9:45–10:30 a.m. – Well Plugging Methods, Grouting, Code (Techniques & Conditions)
10:30–11:15 a.m. – Well Chlorination/Disinfection
11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Well Classification, Wellhead Completion, Isolation
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Well Records
2:00–2:45 p.m. – Coordinate. Cooperate. Communication. When We Work Together, Everyone Wins.
2:45–3:15 p.m. – Well Driller & Pump Installers Exam – Qualifications & Application Process
3:00–6:00 p.m. – Vendor Tabletop Exhibits
6:00 p.m. – Exhibits Close
6:00–8:00 p.m. – Reception, President’s Banquet & Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7:45 a.m. – Registration
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Water System Sizing & Design
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Pump Principles, Design, and Application
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Pressure Tank Principles, Sizing, and Installation
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – VFD Principles and Installation
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Sample Soil Identification
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Hydrogeological Review
3:00–3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15–4:00 p.m. – Water Conditioning & Treatment
4:00–5:00 p.m. – Sub Motors & Electrical Equipment Testing Overview
5:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks

Education Offerings

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

7:00 a.m. – Registration
8:30–10:00 a.m. – Recruit, Retain, Relate: Winning the Talent Game in Today’s Workforce
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Next-Gen Well Drilling: Innovation, Technology, and the Future of the Industry
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Flowing Wells: Strategies for Control and Safety in High-Pressure Systems
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Well Rehabilitation: Restoring Performance and Longevity
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Compressors & Casing Advancement Systems: Boosting Well Efficiency
3:00–6:00 p.m. – Vendor Tabletop Exhibits
6:00 p.m. – Exhibits Close
6:00–8:00 p.m. – Awards Ceremony & President’s Banquet

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7:45 a.m. – Registration
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Annual Meeting
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Annual Meeting
10:00–10:15 a.m. – Break
10:15–11:00 a.m. – Profit-Proof Your Business: Understanding and Covering Your Costs
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Step Down, Not Into Chaos: How to Plan Your Retirement Succession
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Geothermal: The Next Frontier
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Cybersecurity: One Click from Chaos – Cyber Risks Every Driller Must Know
3:00–3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15–4:00 p.m. – Stay Sharp or Pay the Price: Must-Know Legal Checklists & Game-Changing New Laws
4:00–5:00 p.m. – Are You Really Protected? The Insurance Essentials You Can’t Skip
5:00 p.m. – End of Day