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SUMMARY:2026 Galveston Economic Development Summit
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the 14th Annual Galveston Economic Development Summit. Each year\, this event brings together leaders from business\, government\, education and community sectors to share ideas and discuss innovative strategies for sustainable economic growth in Galveston and the region. Through this collaborative effort we hope to inspire and educate attendees and to strengthen business and community development efforts.ADMISSION OPTIONS:\nIndividual Expo Ticket - $25Join us at the expo hall to check out all the exciting exhibitors. Admits entry to the expo hall only. Does not allow entry into the main summit ballroom.Individual Summit Ticket - $150 ($100 for dues paying members)This ticket admits entry into the expo hall in addition to the summit ballroom and all breakout session.Student Ticket Scholarship - $100Buy a ticket for a student to experience the Summit and learn more about doing business in Galveston. This ticket will allow the student entry to the expo hall\, summit ballroom\, and breakout sessions.Summit Table for 8 - $3\,000 ($2\,000 for dues paying members)Bring your team or friends to join you in filling up a table of 8 guests.This comes with admission for all 8 guests into the expo hall\, summit ballroom\, and all breakout session.\nEXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES:Exhibit Booth   $500 ($250 for dues paying members)10' x 10' boothStandard 6 foot tableTwo chairsAdmission for 2 to the Expo HallBooth + GEDP Membership Bundle   $1\,25010' x 10' boothStandard 6 foot tableTwo chairsAdmission for 2 to the Expo HallIncludes discounted pathway to GEDP annual Sustaining Membership\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:All Sponsors Levels will receive:Strategic brand placement across event materials and presentationsRecognition in the Summit ProgramExposure through our print\, digital\, and media communications10 x 10 Expo BoothAdmission for 2 expo hall tickets\nStudent Participation Sponsor - $2\,000Logo on a student tableAdmission for 2 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thPen Pal Gift Sponsor - $2\,500 SOLD OUTLogo on branded pens given to every attendeeAdmission for 3 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thExpo Sponsor - $5\,000Signage in the Expo HallAdmission for 5 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th20 x 20 Expo Booth (standard booths are 10 x 10)Annual Sustaining Membership ($1\,000 value)In the Bag Gift Sponsor - $5\,000Logo on branded tote bags given to every attendeeAdmission for 5 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thVIP Entertainment Sponsor - $5\,000  SOLD OUTSignage on the game vouchers for the casino games at the VIP eventAdmission for 5 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thFiesta Sponsor - $10\,000Signage at the nacho and networking barAdmission for 10 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thBound to Impress Gift Sponsor - $10\,000 SOLD OUTLogo on branded notebooks given to every attendeeAdmission for 10 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thFueling the Summit Sponsor - $10\,000Signage at the Summit coffee stationAdmission for 10 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28thPower Lunch Sponsor - $25\,000Signage during the Summit LuncheonAdmission for 25 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th\n\nHotel AccommodationsTwo hotel blocks are available for Galveston Economic Development Summit attendees (October 27 29\, 2026).The Tremont House\, Galveston\, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is offering a special group rate of $185.00 USD per night.\nBook your group rate at The Tremont House\nReservations must be made by Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 to receive the group rate.The San Luis Resort\, Galveston is offering a special group rate of $189.00 USD per night plus 15% occupancy tax\, plus a $25 resort fee and $30 self-parking fee (each plus tax) per night.\nBook your group rate at The San Luis Resort\nReservations must be made by Monday\, September 28\, 2026 to receive the group rate. Check-in is 4:00 pm\, check-out is 11:00 am. Guests are responsible for room\, tax\, and incidental charges\, and a credit card is required at booking.\nThank you to our VIP Entertainment Sponsor:\nThank you to our Pen Pal Gift Sponsor:
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p>We invite you to join us for the 14th Annual Galveston Economic Development Summit. Each year\, this event brings together leaders from business\, government\, education and community sectors to share ideas and discuss innovative strategies for sustainable economic growth in Galveston and the region. Through this collaborative effort we hope to inspire and educate attendees and to strengthen business and community development efforts.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_crop\,w_2000\,h_2000\,x_-2/v1787686161/tenants/ab730da5-5b6e-4693-b7b7-708acf6c6dbb/0e1d94b30c4541d09b157dadd493ebad/AP7Z5973-copy.jpg" width="251" style="width: 251px\; height: 251px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="251" fr-original-style="width: 251px\; height: 251px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_crop\,w_2000\,h_2000\,x_-2/v1787686205/tenants/ab730da5-5b6e-4693-b7b7-708acf6c6dbb/c484abc808c048aabbf07cd60a2e1131/AP7Z6066-copy.jpg" width="251" style="width: 251px\; height: 251px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="251" fr-original-style="width: 251px\; height: 251px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_crop\,w_2000\,h_2000\,x_-2/v1787686259/tenants/ab730da5-5b6e-4693-b7b7-708acf6c6dbb/911dd8444ac14d9995f5d85b6098398c/AP7Z6040-copy.jpg" width="251" style="width: 251px\; height: 251px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="251" fr-original-style="width: 251px\; height: 251px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>ADMISSION OPTIONS:</u></strong><u><br /></u></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Individual Expo Ticket - $25</strong></p><p>Join us at the expo hall to check out all the exciting exhibitors. Admits entry to the expo hall only. Does not allow entry into the main summit ballroom.</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Individual Summit Ticket - $150 ($100 for dues paying members)</strong></p><p>This ticket admits entry into the expo hall in addition to the summit ballroom and all breakout session.</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Student Ticket Scholarship - $100</strong></p><p>Buy a ticket for a student to experience the Summit and learn more about doing business in Galveston. This ticket will allow the student entry to the expo hall\, summit ballroom\, and breakout sessions.</p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Summit Table for 8 - $3\,000 ($2\,000 for dues paying members)</strong></p><p>Bring your team or friends to join you in filling up a table of 8 guests.</p><p>This comes with admission for all 8 guests into the expo hall\, summit ballroom\, and all breakout session.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES:</u></strong></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Exhibit Booth &mdash\; $500 ($250 for dues paying members)</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">10&#39\; x 10&#39\; booth</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Standard 6 foot table</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Two chairs</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Admission for 2 to the Expo Hall</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Booth + GEDP Membership Bundle &mdash\; $1\,250</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">10&#39\; x 10&#39\; booth</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Standard 6 foot table</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Two chairs</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Admission for 2 to the Expo Hall</li><li style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;tab-stops:list .5in\;">Includes discounted pathway to GEDP annual Sustaining Membership</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:</u></strong></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">All Sponsors Levels will receive:</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Strategic brand placement across event materials and presentations</li><li>Recognition in the Summit Program</li><li>Exposure through our print\, digital\, and media communications</li><li>10 x 10 Expo Booth</li><li>Admission for 2 expo hall tickets</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Student Participation Sponsor - $2\,000</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Logo on a student table</li><li>Admission for 2 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Pen Pal Gift Sponsor - $2\,500 <span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">SOLD OUT</span></strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Logo on branded pens given to every attendee</li><li>Admission for 3 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Expo Sponsor - $5\,000</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Signage in the Expo Hall</li><li>Admission for 5 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li><li>20 x 20 Expo Booth (standard booths are 10 x 10)</li><li>Annual Sustaining Membership ($1\,000 value)</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">In the Bag Gift Sponsor - $5\,000</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Logo on branded tote bags given to every attendee</li><li>Admission for 5 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">VIP Entertainment Sponsor - $5\,000 <span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">&nbsp\;SOLD OUT</span></strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Signage on the game vouchers for the casino games at the VIP event</li><li>Admission for 5 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Fiesta Sponsor - $10\,000</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Signage at the nacho and networking bar</li><li>Admission for 10 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Bound to Impress Gift Sponsor - $10\,000&nbsp\;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">SOLD OUT</span></strong></strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Logo on branded notebooks given to every attendee</li><li>Admission for 10 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Fueling the Summit Sponsor - $10\,000</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Signage at the Summit coffee station</li><li>Admission for 10 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Power Lunch Sponsor - $25\,000</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li>Signage during the Summit Luncheon</li><li>Admission for 25 guests at the Summit and VIP Event on October 28th</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><br /></strong></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Hotel Accommodations</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Two hotel blocks are available for Galveston Economic Development Summit attendees (October 27&ndash\;29\, 2026).</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="list-style-position: inside\;"><li dir="ltr"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">The Tremont House</strong>\, Galveston\, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is offering a special group rate of $185.00 USD per night.<br /><a fr-original-style="" href="https://app.marriott.com/resview2?id=1787937329025&key=GRP&app=resvlink" style="user-select: auto\;">Book your group rate at The Tremont House</a><br />Reservations must be made by Sunday\, September 27\, 2026 to receive the group rate.</li><li dir="ltr"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">The San Luis Resort</strong>\, Galveston is offering a special group rate of $189.00 USD per night plus 15% occupancy tax\, plus a $25 resort fee and $30 self-parking fee (each plus tax) per night.<br /><a fr-original-style="" href="https://sanluisresort.book.pegsbe.com/promo?offerCode=GEDP26&hotel=SLRSCC" style="user-select: auto\;">Book your group rate at The San Luis Resort</a><br />Reservations must be made by Monday\, September 28\, 2026 to receive the group rate. Check-in is 4:00 pm\, check-out is 11:00 am. Guests are responsible for room\, tax\, and incidental charges\, and a credit card is required at booking.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Thank you to our VIP Entertainment Sponsor:</strong></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_crop\,w_1583\,h_704\,y_-1/v1787687103/tenants/ab730da5-5b6e-4693-b7b7-708acf6c6dbb/c08ee09e985a426683ef4628b3ce7cdd/Logo-transparent-blue-G2-Logo.png" style="width: 319px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" width="319" height="142" fr-original-style="width: 319px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Thank you to our Pen Pal Gift Sponsor:</strong></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/micronetonline/image/upload/q_auto\,f_auto\,c_limit\,w_2000\,h_916/v1788376521/tenants/ab730da5-5b6e-4693-b7b7-708acf6c6dbb/37ba3ede8e434ae3a3c5ceda95dea4bc/Hometown-Bank-Tagline-Light-Dark-Background.jpg" width="282" style="width: 282px\; height: 116.788px\; position: relative\; max-width: 100%\; cursor: pointer\; padding: 0px 1px\;" height="116.788" fr-original-style="width: 282px\; height: 116.788px\;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable" /></strong><br /></p></body></html>
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