Scale-Up! Trade Show Ready

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Bridge Cafe | Grand Rapids

MSU Foundation
Publisher/HostMSU Foundation
Scale-Up! Trade Show Ready
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Maximize trade show impact with a hands-on workshop and live walkthrough covering booth design, conversations, and follow-up strategies.
About this Event

Trade shows are one of the most expensive marketing investments a company can make—and one of the easiest to get wrong.

Through this hands-on workshop paired with a live trade show walkthrough, participants will receive actionable strategies they can apply immediately, including:

  • How to design a booth that grabs attention in seconds
  • What to bring (and what to leave at home)
  • How to start conversations without sounding salesy
  • Common trade show mistakes to avoid
  • How successful companies capture and follow up with leads

During the local trade show walkthrough, founders will use a guided observation worksheet to evaluate:

  • Booth design and layout
  • Founder and team engagement
  • Messaging clarity
  • Lead capture strategies

ORGANIZER:

The supports the Michigan State University ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $15 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation's work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Bridge Cafe, 109 Michigan Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States

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