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SUMMARY:2026 CGMC Summer Conference Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBIT AT THE 2026 CGMC SUMMER CONFERENCE IN NEW ULM!Registration is now open to exhibit at the 2026 CGMC Summer Conference! Don't miss this opportunity to network with more than 100 city elected officials and staff from throughout Greater Minnesota.Register before May 15\, 2026 to receive an early registration discount!About the Coalition of Greater Minnesota CitiesThe Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan advocacy organization with 120 member cities from throughout Greater Minnesota. Our mission is to develop viable\, progressive communities through strong economic growth and good local government.About the CGMC Summer ConferenceThe annual CGMC Summer Conference brings together more than 100 staff and elected officials from our member cities\, as well as legislators\, policymakers\, and other leaders from throughout the state\, to recap the previous legislative session and learn more about the issues that impact their communities. In addition to the trade show\, the three-day event features educational sessions\, tours of the host community\, networking opportunities\, social events\, and the annual CGMC Legislative Awards Dinner\, where the Coalition recognizes policymakers\, city leaders\, and Greater Minnesota allies that have made notable contributions or achievements to Greater Minnesota.Who typically attends the CGMC Summer Conference?Mayors\, councilmembers\, city administrators\, and other city staff from CGMC member cities. In 2025\, more than 100 people representing 40 cities attended the conference. A complete list of current CGMC member cities is available here.EXHIBIT HALL DETAILSThe 2026 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Summer Conference will be held at the New Ulm Conference Center in New Ulm\, Minnesota from July 22-24\, 2026. The Exhibit Hall will be open on Thursday\, July 23.Presenting sponsors should check their emails for more information about early check-in and Wednesday evening activities.Exhibitor ScheduleThe below schedule is tentative and subject to change based on the final agenda.Wednesday\, July 223pm-4pm - Presenting Sponsor check-in at the New Ulm Conference Center5pm - Presenting Sponsor dinner & activity (transportation provided)Thursday\, July 238:00am   General exhibitor registration and setup openLight breakfast will be provided to exhibitors from 8am to 10am.10:30am   Exhibit hall opensThe exhibit hall will be open from 10:30am to 3pm (subject to change) on Thursday\, July 23. During that time period\, there will be several dedicated time slots for exhibitors between conference sessions and meals. All exhibitors are invited to sit in on conference sessions and join attendees for lunch on Thursday.3:00pm   Exhibit hall closesVendors begin teardown.5:00pm   Cocktail Reception and Legislative Awards Dinner at Turner HallExhibitors are invited to join attendees for the Cocktail Reception and the Legislative Awards Dinner. Transportation will be provided between the New Ulm Conference Center and Turner Hall.Check-In & SetupExhibitors can check in and set up their booths from 8am to 10:30am on Thursday\, July 23. Your booth materials and name tags will be available at your booth when you arrive.Parking & LoadingParking is available for free at the New Ulm Conference Center. Exhibitors should load through the Tavern 507 entrance (attached to the conference center). Tear Down All exhibit equipment must be torn down by 5pm on Thursday\, July 23.Booth Specifications & EquipmentAll booths will have a 6-foot table and two chairs. If you indicated that you needed electrical access during registration\, there will be an electrical connection available at your booth. There is no separator between booths in the same row. Booths will have pipe-and-drape or a wall behind them. Name tags and exhibitor packets will be at each booth upon arrival.EXHIBITOR LEVELS & PRICINGConference Exhibitor - $750 ($650 with early registration before May 15\, 2026)Includes:6-foot table with 2 chairsBasic listing\, including company logo\, description and contact information\, in vendor guideListing in online exhibitor directoryTwo exhibitor attendee registrations for Thursday\, July 23 including meals and beveragesTwo tickets to the cocktail reception and Legislative Awards Dinner on Thursday\, July 23Access to conference attendee listAdditional exhibitor attendee registrations are available for $75 per person.Presenting Sponsor - $1\,250 ($1\,000 with early registration before May 15\, 2026)Includes everything at the Conference Exhibitor level\, as well as:Two tickets to dinner and activities with conference attendees on Wednesday\, July 22Premium listing\, including company logo\, description\, and contact information\, in vendor guideLogo included in event emails and on event registration pageLogo included in conference slide showRecognition in Legislative Awards Dinner programEarly registration access for future CGMC eventsAccess to exclusive additional sponsorship opportunitiesAdditional exhibitor attendee registrations are available for $75 per person.LODGING INFORMATIONThe CGMC has a block of rooms at the Best Western Plus New Ulm (attached to the conference center). Click here to book your room before June 23\, 2026.Please note that presenting sponsors will have additional opportunities for conference participation on the evening of Wednesday\, July 22 and may want to plan their hotel reservations accordingly.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\; font-size: 18px\;">EXHIBIT AT THE 2026 CGMC SUMMER CONFERENCE IN NEW ULM!</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">Registration is now open to exhibit at the 2026 CGMC Summer Conference! Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to network with more than 100 city elected officials and staff from throughout Greater Minnesota.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Register before May 15\, 2026 to receive an early registration discount!</strong></span></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="clear: both\; user-select: none\; break-after: page\;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">About the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan advocacy organization with 120 member cities from throughout Greater Minnesota. Our mission is to develop viable\, progressive communities through strong economic growth and good local government.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">About the CGMC Summer Conference</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">The annual CGMC Summer Conference brings together more than 100 staff and elected officials from our member cities\, as well as legislators\, policymakers\, and other leaders from throughout the state\, to recap the previous legislative session and learn more about the issues that impact their communities. In addition to the trade show\, the three-day event features educational sessions\, tours of the host community\, networking opportunities\, social events\, and the annual CGMC Legislative Awards Dinner\, where the Coalition recognizes policymakers\, city leaders\, and Greater Minnesota allies that have made notable contributions or achievements to Greater Minnesota.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Who typically attends the CGMC Summer Conference?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">Mayors\, councilmembers\, city administrators\, and other city staff from CGMC member cities. In 2025\, more than 100 people representing 40 cities attended the conference. A complete list of current CGMC member cities is <a fr-original-style="" href="https://greatermncities.org/coalition/" style="user-select: auto\;">available here.</a></span></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="clear: both\; user-select: none\; break-after: page\;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\; color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">EXHIBIT HALL DETAILS</span></strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">The 2026 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Summer Conference will be held at the New Ulm Conference Center in New Ulm\, Minnesota from July 22-24\, 2026. The Exhibit Hall will be open on Thursday\, July 23.</span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Presenting sponsors should check their emails for more information about early check-in and Wednesday evening activities.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Exhibitor Schedule</u></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><u>The below schedule is tentative and subject to change based on the final agenda.</u></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Wednesday\, July 22</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">3pm-4pm</strong> - Presenting Sponsor check-in at the New Ulm Conference Center</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">5pm</strong> - Presenting Sponsor dinner &amp\; activity (transportation provided)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Thursday\, July 23</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">8:00am&nbsp\;</strong>&ndash\; General exhibitor registration and setup open</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><em>Light breakfast will be provided to exhibitors from 8am to 10am.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">10:30am</strong> &ndash\; Exhibit hall opens</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><em>The exhibit hall will be open from 10:30am to 3pm (subject to change) on Thursday\, July 23. During that time period\, there will be several dedicated time slots for exhibitors between conference sessions and meals. All exhibitors are invited to sit in on conference sessions and join attendees for lunch on Thursday.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">3:00pm&nbsp\;</strong>&ndash\; Exhibit hall closes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><em>Vendors begin teardown.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">5:00pm&nbsp\;</strong>&ndash\; Cocktail Reception and Legislative Awards Dinner at Turner Hall</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><em>Exhibitors are invited to join attendees for the Cocktail Reception and the Legislative Awards Dinner. Transportation will be provided between the New Ulm Conference Center and Turner Hall.</em></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Check-In &amp\; Setup</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Exhibitors can check in and set up their booths from 8am to 10:30am on Thursday\, July 23. Your booth materials and name tags will be available at your booth when you arrive.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Parking &amp\; Loading</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Parking is available for free at the New Ulm Conference Center. Exhibitors should load through the Tavern 507 entrance (attached to the conference center).&nbsp\;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Tear Down&nbsp\;</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">All exhibit equipment must be torn down by 5pm on Thursday\, July 23.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Booth Specifications &amp\; Equipment</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">All booths will have a 6-foot table and two chairs. If you indicated that you needed electrical access during registration\, there will be an electrical connection available at your booth. There is no separator between booths in the same row. Booths will have pipe-and-drape or a wall behind them.&nbsp\;</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 120%\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Name tags and exhibitor packets will be at each booth upon arrival.</span></span></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="clear: both\; user-select: none\; break-after: page\;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">EXHIBITOR LEVELS &amp\; PRICING</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Conference Exhibitor - $750</strong> <em>($650 with early registration before May 15\, 2026)</em></span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">Includes:</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">6-foot table with 2 chairs</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Basic listing\, including company logo\, description and contact information\, in vendor guide</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Listing in online exhibitor directory</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Two exhibitor attendee registrations for Thursday\, July 23 including meals and beverages</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Two tickets to the cocktail reception and Legislative Awards Dinner on Thursday\, July 23</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Access to conference attendee list</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left: 20px\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Additional exhibitor attendee registrations are available for $75 per person.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Presenting Sponsor - $1\,250&nbsp\;</strong><em>($1\,000 with early registration&nbsp\;<em>before May 15\, 2026</em>)</em></span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">Includes everything at the Conference Exhibitor level\, as well as:</span></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Two tickets to dinner and activities with conference attendees on Wednesday\, July 22</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Premium listing\, including company logo\, description\, and contact information\, in vendor guide</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Logo included in event emails and on event registration page</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Logo included in conference slide show</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Recognition in Legislative Awards Dinner program</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Early registration access for future CGMC events</span></li><li style="margin-left: 20px\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Access to exclusive additional sponsorship opportunities</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left: 20px\;"><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(30\, 35\, 43)\; font-weight: 400\; font-style: normal\; font-kerning: none\;">Additional exhibitor attendee registrations are available for $75 per person.</span></span></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="clear: both\; user-select: none\; break-after: page\;"><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="font-size: 18px\;">LODGING INFORMATION</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">The CGMC has a block of rooms at the Best Western Plus New Ulm (attached to the conference center).&nbsp\;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.24142.html?groupId=2N6GT0K0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank">Click here to book</a> your room before June 23\, 2026.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial\,Helvetica\,sans-serif\;">Please note that presenting sponsors will have additional opportunities for conference participation on the evening of Wednesday\, July 22 and may want to plan their hotel reservations accordingly.</span></p></body></html>
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