Live Updates: 2023 Hands-On Speed Dating Availability

Words: Dan Kamys

The 2023 MCAA Midyear Meeting is scheduled for September 17-21 in Hershey, Pennsylvania at the historic Hotel Hershey. While we are still ironing out the details and full schedule, we are shortly going to make Hands-On Speed Dating Spots available to supplier companies. Availability is open to MCAA Strategic Partners as of February 13th. On Wednesday February 15th at 12:00 AM Central, availability will open to MCAA Corporate Partners. On Friday February 17th at 12:00 AM Central, availability will open to MCAA Supplier Members. 

Our live updates are below: 

2/13/23 8:05 AM: Suite availability updated to reflect initial Strategic Partner reservations. 
2/14/23 10:30 AM: Suite availability updated to reflect Norton Clipper reservation.
2/15/23 7:00 AM: Suite availability updated to reflect Masonry Cosmetics reservation. Suite availability has sold out, Golden Breakfast Sponsorship and Break Zones remain.
2/17/23 2:00 PM: Availability updated to reflect Cultured Stone reservation as Golden Breakfast Sponsor. Break Zones are available.
2/17/23 4:30 PM: Availability updated to reflect Premier Scaffold Solutions, STABILA, and Lowe's Break Zone reservations.

Speed Dating "Suites" (SOLD OUT)

Golden Breakfast Sponsorship (SOLD OUT)

Break Zones (5 Available, $4,500 each)

This year's opportunities are:
GOLDEN BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP (1 Available, SOLD OUT, $7,000): There will be one Golden Breakfast Sponsorship available. As part of this sponsorship, the presenting company will be able to deliver a presentation during the breakfast portion of the event.

SPEED DATING “SUITES” (12 Available SOLD OUT, $7,000 each): Get the opportunity to have contractors get “hands on” with your equipment. Provide our members an educational opportunity unlike any other in 20-minute sessions. 

NEW! SPEED DATING BREAK ZONE (5 Available, 2 Available $4,500 each): These are unique spaces in the communal area that will allow supplier companies to interact with contractors during two planned breaks. Marketing material may be brought in as part of the Speed Dating Break Zone Sponsorship.

Reservations per rollout group(s) are on a first-come, first-served basis. In all cases, a verbal/email commitment is all that secures the space for the time being. A 50%, non-refundable deposit will be due by May 1st, and full payment will be due by August 1st. We anticipate getting the website for our Midyear Meeting up within the next few weeks. 

Please note: Once Speed Dating early-access windows have expired, availability is handled via a waitlist. Waitlist is comprised of all interested companies sorted by the date and time they asked to be added to the waitlist.

The Real Project Cost

How many of us have landed in this scenario? We have a crew, maybe our only crew. They have been with us for a while, and we are comfortable letting them handle projects without much supervision. You decide that you are going for broke this year.

Maximizing Masonry Project Success: How Early Involvement of Consulting Experts Mitigates Risks and Resolves Disputes

In the complex and ever-evolving world of construction, particularly in masonry projects, the expertise of consulting professionals can be invaluable. We spoke to James Gallagher, a seasoned consultant, who sheds light on how involving experts early in th

Salazar Celebrates Anniversary of Historic, Bipartisan Dignity Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the introduction of her groundbreaking, bipartisan immigration legislation: the Dignity Act (H.R. 3599). This bill continues to gain support from individuals across

Ten Masonry Must-Haves

To achieve professional-quality results when laying brick, block, or stone, it’s crucial to use the right tools for the job. In the masonry industry, there is a plethora of tools and equipment you can use, but which are the most necessary? From trowels to