Sponsor Mid-America EDC's Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Mi.

Join Mid-America Economic Development Council (EDC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for our 2026 Annual Conference.  This is your chance to connect with economic development leaders from across the Mid-America 13-state region, all in one dynamic event.

The conference will gather members and other economic developers for panels, workshops, and keynote presentations on hot-ticket economic development topics like data centers, workforce retention, and community revitalization. Based on past events, we anticipate around 150 registrants. 

As a sponsor of the Mid-America EDC annual conference, you can: 

• Support economic development in Grand Rapids and the greater Mid-America region
• Network with economic developers from across the region
• Associate your brand with economic progress and innovation
  

Conference sponsorship Options:

Break Table Sponsor - $1,500

• Receive one complimentary conference registration
• Company logo on break table on sponsorship day
• Table tents on tables on sponsorship day
  

Charging Station Sponsor - $1,500

• Receive one complimentary conference registration
• Company logo on charging station on sponsorship day
• Table tents on tables on sponsorship day

Daily Sponsor - $3,000

Aug. 31 | Sept. 1 | Sept. 2

Dates are first-come, first-serve.

• Receive two complimentary conference registrations
• Company logo included on marketing materials
• Company brochure/flyer included on tables on your day of sponsorship
• Introduce company at opening reception on day of sponsorship

Reception Sponsor - $7,500

• Receive three complimentary conference registrations
• Company logo included on marketing materials
• Present during the opening reception to all attendees
• Include your company's literature on the conference tables during conference
• Receive a web banner ad online throughout the year
• Present a webinar during 2026 to the Mid-America community (topic to be approved by Mid-America EDC)

Presenting Sponsor - $10,000

• Receive four complimentary conference registrations
• Company logo included on marketing materials
• Your company will be highlighted following the conference welcome and introduction of the keynote speaker
• Receive a complimentary vendor table each day of the conference
• Include company swag and literature on the conference table and in packets
• Present a webinar during 2026 to the Mid-America community (topic to be approved by Mid-America EDC)
• Receive a web banner ad online throughout the year
  

About Mid-America EDC

Mid-America EDC is a member association representing and composed of economic developers from the Mid-America Region. The region includes Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming, although conference attendees are not exclusively from the region.

The Mid-America EDC mission is to expand the knowledge, network, and resources available to economic developers in order to strengthen local, state, and regional economies in Mid America.

More Information:

Cancellation Policy: Mid-America EDC will not accept cancellations from any sponsor for any reason. No-shows are not eligible for refunds and are responsible for the full amount due.

Annual Conference Hotel Booking Information

Mid-America EDC has reserved a hotel block in the JW Marriott Grand Rapids for conference attendees. This will allow you to get a discounted room at the venue-- lower cost, and no travel time. Be sure to book today!