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Connect with premier commercial flooring contractors, consultants and manufacturers at this annual event offering educational sessions, product demonstrations, the Commercial Flooring Trade Show and ample time to network.
Thank you for attending the 2023 Annual Convention and Commercial Flooring Trade Show!
Registration Options
1. Register as an attendee - CLICK HERE to the Attendee Registration FORM
OR
2. Register to be an exhibitor - includes one (1) registration (separate link/registration page). CLICK HERE to the Exhibitor Registration FORM
Attendee Registration Categories and Fees
Convention Attendee Registration (Members Only) - $950
Additional Company Attendee, CIM or Successor Reg (Members Only) - $750
1st Time Attendee Registration (Members Only) - $675
* (For registrants who have never attended a FCICA event - 1st Time Attendee Registration)
Spouse/Companion Registration (Members Only) - $550
* (Spouse/Companion reg. includes all meals + drink breaks, 3/21-23. Optional events/activities additional.)
Non-Member Attendee Registration $1,125
Trade Show Exhibitor Fees (Includes ONE Attendee Registration)
- Premier Trade Show Exhibitor (includes 1 attendee registration and booth plus marketing)
- Trade Show Exhibitor (includes 1 attendee registration and booth)
| Premier Trade Show Exhibitor Registration - Includes ONE Attendee Registration | $1,400 |
| Trade Show Exhibitor Registration - Includes ONE Attendee Registration | $1,075 |
Monday - Wednesday, March 27 - 29, 2023 * ALL times are MOUNTAIN TIME
Click here to download a pdf event schedule.
| MONDAY, MARCH 27 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Registration | Presidio Registration Desk |
| 7:00 AM | Golf | El Conquistador Cañada Course |
| 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Membership Committee Meeting | Agave Ballroom |
| 5:30 - 6:00 PM | First Timer Reception | Sunset Point |
| 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception | Sunset Point |
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| TUESDAY, MARCH 28 | ||
| 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Registration | Presidio Registration Desk |
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 8:00 - 9:15 AM | Welcome to the 2023 Annual Convention + Opening Keynote Session | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Spouses Welcome Reception (Spouses + Partners Welcome) | White Dove |
| 9:15 - 9:45 AM | FCICA Business Meeting including Silent Auction Product Presentations | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 9:45 - 10:00 AM | Networking Break | Presidio Foyer |
| 10:00 - 1:45 PM | Trade Show Setup (Exhibitors Only) | Turquoise Ballroom |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Education Session #1: Using the FIT Manual to Train your Employees and Recruit New Ones | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 11:00 - 11:30 AM | Product Demonstration: Floorcloud | Presidio I |
| 11:30 - 12:30 PM | Attendee Lunch | Turquoise III |
| 12:30 - 1:00 PM | Product Demonstration: MAXXON | Presidio II |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Education Session 2: Wall Tile Installation 101, Panel Discussion | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 2:00 - 6:00 PM | Commercial Flooring Trade Show | Turquoise Ballroom |
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Trade Show Breakdown (Exhibitors Only) | Turquoise Ballroom |
| 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Starry Night in the Tucson Desert Reception | Last Territory and Courtyard |
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| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 | ||
| 6:30 - 4:00 PM | Registration | Presidio Registration Desk |
| 6:30 - 7:30 AM | CIM Steering Committee Meeting | Agave Ballroom |
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 8:00 - 1:00 PM | Trade Show Breakdown (Exhibitors Only) | Turquoise Ballroom |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Closing Keynote Session | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Networking Break | Presidio Foyer |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Spouse Activity | |
| 9:15 - 9:45 AM | Product Demonstration: Sunbelt Rentals | Presidio I |
| 9:45 - 10:15 AM | Product Demonstration: H.B. Fuller / TEC | Presidio II |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Networking Break | Presidio Foyer |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Education Session #3 Polished Concrete Applications, Best Practices + Resources | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 11:30 - 12:30 PM | Attendee Lunch | Sundance Courtyard, Gazebo |
| 11:30 - 12:30 PM | Next Gen Lunch (All Future Leaders of Flooring Welcome) | White Dove |
| 12:30 - 1:00 PM | Product Demonstration: ARDEX Americas | Presidio I |
| 1:00 - 1:30 PM | Product Demonstration: MAPEI Corporation | Presidio II |
| 1:30 - 1:45 PM | Networking Break | Presidio Foyer |
| 1:45 - 2:45 PM | Education Session 4: Jobsite Communication Best Practices, Panel Discussion | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Networking Break and Silent Auction Closes | Presidio Foyer |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Associate Committee Meeting | Presidio III,IV,V |
| 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Education Committee Meeting | Agave Ballroom |
| 6:00 - 7:00 PM | FCICA Chef's Race Closing Reception | Sundance Ballroom |
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| THURSDAY, MARCH 30 | ||
| 8:00 - 10:00 AM | FCICA Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members Only) | Agave Ballroom |
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Education Sessions, Descriptions and Presenters
Welcome + Opening Keynote Session
Tuesday, March 28, 8:00 - 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote presented by Rusty Joyce, President - Tarkett Commercial
Rusty Joyce is a leader in the flooring industry with nearly four decades of experience. As Tarkett’s Commercial President, Mr. Joyce is responsible for business development, sales, sales operations and commercial finance. Having joined Tarkett in 2008, he has earned progressive leadership roles within company.
Prior to Tarkett, Mr. Joyce served as President for Brintons, Americas and held several key leadership positions during his 21 year tenure with Milliken. Mr. Joyce has a BS in Business from Bradley University and a MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He has also obtained executive certifications from the London Business School and Columbia University.
FCICA's leadership is thrilled to have Mr. Joyce present the keynote address and share his expertise and insight into the commercial flooring industry at this year's Annual Convention and Commercial Flooring Trade Show, The Future is Now.
With a history spanning over 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of more than € 2.8 billion in 2021. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood and laminate flooring, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields.
Education Session #1: Using the FIT Manual to Train your Employees and Recruit New Ones
Tuesday, March 28, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Presented by Mike Keller, CIM, Director of Learning & Development, Jack Laurie Group
FCICA Fit Manuals will be a featured resource in this session as one Contractor member shares how they use the FIT program to make connections with local schools, set up a training program and recruit and retain employees.
Mike Keller, CIM, is the Director of Learning & Development for Jack Laurie Group. In this role, Mike develops and implements the company's learning and development/training strategy, working closely with training providers, instructors, vendors and apprentices. Under his leadership, the apprenticeship program has grown from one class to three separate floor covering apprenticeship tracks, with nearly 100 apprentices participating. Mike is National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Craft Instructor Certified and has his Adult Learning & Development Certificate from the Association of Talent Development (ATD). The Jack Laurie Group, founded in 1950 as a commercial flooring company, operates across the Midwest and specializes in commercial flooring, residential flooring, specialty flooring, commercial interiors and commercial cleaning.
Education Session #2: Wall Tile Installation 101, Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 28, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Presented by Daniel Grant, CIM, Technical Field Representative, ARDEX Americas; Ben Lyke, Project Manager, Lansing Tile and Mosaic; Bob Wind, Director of Soft Goods, Welch Tile; moderated by Paul Stuart, Co-Founder, Go Carrera
Presenting panelists will discuss basic installation requirements for installing wall tile from three perspectives - a contractor, setting material manufacturer and tile manufacturer. They will address installing wall tile on backerboard beginning with the proper foundation and include designer follies, proper setting materials and grout
Daniel Grant, CIM, has been a flooring professional since 1992. He joined ARDEX in 2017 as the Technical Field Representative where his areas of expertise include tile and stone installation, concrete repair, moisture in concrete, proper substrate preparation, underlayments, toppings and adhesives. Daniel holds several industry certifications including FCICA's Certified Installation Manager (CIM), CTEF’s Certified Tile Installer, ICRI’s Moisture Testing Technician and NAFCT’s Substrate and Subfloor Prep Certification and is active with FCICA, CTEF, NTCA, ICRI, and NAFCT.
Ben Lyke is a project manager with Lansing Tile & Mosaic, Inc. where he has worked for 23 years, starting in 2000 as a flooring installer apprentice. Ben studied architecture and computer aided drafting; he became, first, a journeyman flooring installer, then later held roles as foreman and installation manager. He is proficient in the installation of all types of soft surface, resilient and hard surface commercial flooring – including wall tile and large format tile installations. Founded in 1984, Lansing Tile and Mosaic, is a premier commercial flooring contractor. From its hard tile roots, Lansing Tile has grown to be a full-service, professional contractor company, skilled in the installation of commercial flooring and wall tile products and systems.
Bob Wind has 35 + years of experience in soft goods and tile both in the field and as a project manager. In 2021, Bob joined Welch Tile as the Director of Soft Good Services. Areas of expertise include vinyl, carpet and specialty flooring systems.
Paul Stuart Jr. is the President of Stuart & Associates Commercial Flooring, Inc., specializing in all applications and products (Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Epoxy Coatings, and Sports Flooring) for the commercial flooring industry. Paul is also the founder of GoCarrera which is a mobile app platform aimed at matching the right installer and qualifications to the right project with the goal of drastically reducing flooring failures and empowering the professional installer.
Closing Keynote Session
Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Closing Keynote presented by Eric Fritsch, CIM, Commercial Sales Manager, Atlanta Flooring Design Centers
* The Closing Keynote is sponsored by a generous contribution from MAPEI Corporation.
Eric Fritsch, CIM, grew up in the family flooring business where he worked for 28 years filling all roles in the company - from sales to installation to management. Thereafter, he transitioned to a 15 year stint in the automotive industry. In 2019, Eric returned to the flooring industry joining Atlanta Flooring Design Centers as the Commercial Sales Manager. Atlanta Flooring Design Centers provides and installs all flooring types including ceramic, hardwoods, resilient, carpet, laminate and stone for both commercial and residential clients.
Education Session #3: Polished Concrete Applications, Best Practices + Resources
Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Presented by Shane Jenkins, Regional Business Manager, Schönox; Wilmer Pressel, CIM, Labor Service Manager, Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services; Royal Wilbon, Concrete Specialist, Sunbelt Rentals and Rory Saleh, Director of Sales, Sunbelt Rentals
This session will address the basic elements of polishing concrete as well as address how from bidding to mock-up to meeting the customer’s expectations, contractors can successfully install polished concrete and make money while doing it. Presenters will highlight common problems, ways the installation could go wrong, how a contractor might lose their money - or make it.
Shane Jenkins has worked in the flooring industry 25+ years. He joined Schönox in 2015 as a Regional Business Manager for the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Eastern Texas regions. In 2018, he moved into his current role, Senior Technical Coordinator. Shane is an active member of ASTM, INSTALL, FCICA, ICRI, CFI, RFCI, and NTCA. And is the past president of the American Subcontractors Association of Mississippi.
Rory Saleh has 30 years of experience in the floor care industry, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions to facilities maintenance self-performers and building service contractors. As the Director of Sales, Rory has supported the growth of the Flooring Solutions division within Sunbelt Rentals since 2016. With over 55 locations throughout North America, along with a strong growth portfolio, Saleh and the Flooring Solutions team are continuously seeking ways to support the cleaning industry and provide a rental experience characterized by availability, reliability and ease.
Wilmer Pressel, CIM, has nearly 40 years in the flooring industry, starting in 1983 as an installer. He then moved to labor management with DuPont Flooring Systems as the Installation Service Manager overseeing labor, labor costs, projects, warehouse, equipment and onsite management. In 2008, Wilmer became the Labor Service Manager for Inside Edge, his current position. Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services is a nationwide project management and flooring installation company, specializing in multi-site location roll outs with an expertise in retail remodel projects.
Royal Wilbon has over 20 years of sales experience focused on MRO and OEM companies. He joined Sunbelt Rentals in 2021 first as an OSR in the Power & HVAC division, later becoming a Concrete Specialist, his current position. Royal has experience in account management, engineering sales, product development and program management.
Education Session #4: Jobsite Communication Best Practices, Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 29, 1:45 - 2:45 PM
Panelists - Jose Gonzalez, CIM, Partner, Preferred Flooring MI; Jesse Tranel, CIM, Vice President, DCO Commercial Floors and Mike Keller, CIM, Director of Learning & Development, Jack Laurie Group
Presenting panelists will share how flooring contractors communicate with various constituencies today - and what works. They'll highlight the best techniques and technology being used for better communication and increased jobsite efficiency.
Jose Gonzalez, CIM, Partner, Preferred Flooring MI, started in the flooring industry in 1998. Later, together with his brother and sister, Preferred Flooring was formed. They company provides a highly skilled team of installers in the Grand Rapids, MI area. Jose's believes hard work, a great work ethic and an entrepreneurial mindset has led his team to success.
Mike Keller, CIM, is the Director of Learning & Development for Jack Laurie Group. In this role, Mike develops and implements the company's learning and development/training strategy, working closely with training providers, instructors, vendors and apprentices. Under his leadership, the apprenticeship program has grown from one class to three separate floor covering apprenticeship tracks, with nearly 100 apprentices participating. Mike is National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Craft Instructor Certified and has his Adult Learning & Development Certificate from the Association of Talent Development (ATD). The Jack Laurie Group, founded in 1950 as a commercial flooring company, operates across the Midwest and specializes in commercial flooring, residential flooring, specialty flooring, commercial interiors and commercial cleaning.
Jesse Tranel, CIM, began his career as an installer for his family flooring and furniture store in Dubuque, Iowa, working in all capacities of the business including the warehouse, delivery, sales and as a subcontractor. In 2009, he joined DCO as an installation manager and in 2018 was named Vice President of DCO Commercial Floors. Jess is CFI (Certified Floorcovering Installer) R1 & C1 installer, CIM (Certified Installation Manager) and OSHA 30 certified.
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2023 Commercial Flooring Trade Show - Tuesday, March 28, 2 - 6 PM
Link to the primary Commercial Flooring Trade Show webpage here.
Trade Show Exhibition Details - View and download the Exhibitor Kit here.
Trade Show Floor Plan - View and download the Trade Show floorplan here.
Trade Show Electricity/AV Orders - Order your electric and AV orders through Encore - using this form. (Use the search tool - enter FCICA to link to the event.)
Trade Show Floor Plan - Click here.
- Booth assignments by company - Click here.
- Booth assignments by booth number - Click here.
Exhibitor Space is assigned following the same procedure in year’s past. Platinum Members are invited to register first for exhibitor space, followed by Gold Members and then Base Members. Further instructions on selecting space will be shared at a later date.
Exhibitors space includes:
- 8’ x 10’ space
- (1) 6’ skirted table and (1) chair
- Space will be piped & draped
Anything that you can set up and take down within one hour is allowed in your booth space.
Set Up - Tuesday, March 28, 8:00 - 1:30 pm | Take Down - Tuesday, March 28, 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 - 10:00 am
Shipping Information
Shipping to arrive BTWN 3/6 – 3/24 - SEND TO:
YOUR Company Name
FCICA
c/o Convention Solutions & Innovation
3701 W. Cambridge Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 8500
Shipping to arrive on or AFTER 3/24 - SEND TO:
YOUR Company Name
FCICA
c/o Convention Solutions & Innovation
El Conquistador Tucson
10000 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85704
Trade Show Exhibitor Options
- Premier Trade Show Exhibitor - $1,400
- includes 1 attendee registration, 8 x 10 booth space, enhanced listing on the event mobile app
- Trade Show Exhibitor - $1,075
- includes 1 attendee registration and 8 x 10 booth space
With trade show registration, you receive (1) attendee registration.
CLICK HERE to go to the Exhibitor Registration FORM
Thank you to the following 2023 Premier Exhibitors
Click on these 2023 Commercial Flooring Trade Show participants.
Advanced Adhesives Technologies * ARDEX Americas * Bostik * Capri Collections * CFI Certified Flooring Installers * Ceramic Tool Company * Commercial USA * Divergent Adhesives * Federated Insurance * Floorcloud * Go Carrera * H.B. Fuller Construction Products/TEC * HMTX Industries * IUPAT, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades * KOSTER American Corporation * LATICRETE International * Loba-Wakol * MAPEI Corporation * MAXXON * Milliken & Company * OLFA Cutting Tools * Pacific Solutions * Protect-All Flooring * Quantify North America * RFMS * SaniGLAZE International * Schönox, HPS North America * Sika Corporation * Spray Lock, Inc. * STAUF USA Adhesives * Sunbelt Rentals * Tarkett * Taylor Adhesives * Tek Stil Concepts * The Matworks LLC * TRAXX Corporation * Uzin Utz * Versatrim * Wagner Meters * World Floor Covering Association
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Featuring Product Demonstrations From
Wednesday, March 29 12:30 - 1:00 PM
ARDEX will demonstrate two exciting new products – ARDEX X 65™ Lite and HENRY Gription. ARDEX X 65™ is a versatile, high-performance, interior/exterior, lightweight mortar (30 lb. bag) delivering equal or better coverage than typical 50 lb. bags. ARDEX 65™ has excellent sag resistance, yet creamy consistency and is ideal for large format and heavy tile applications. HENRY Gription is a water-borne acrylic, universal vinyl flooring adhesive suitable for installing a wide range of vinyl flooring and carpet tile in a pressure sensitive or semiwet application. It can be trowel applied or roll-on applied (based on the flooring type). Further, HENRY Gription has up to 12 hours of working time/laying-in time and is suitable for use of concrete with an RH up to 99% RH.
Tuesday, March 28 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Floorcloud will demonstrate its mobile and desktop software featuring several customer success stories. Floorcloud allows users to remotely monitor and compare site conditions to product specifications in real-time. Its sensors detect changes in jobsite conditions, adding a new level of visibility and quality control to installation projects. Users receive an alert on their mobile device - ensuring products stay within manufacturers’ specifications to improve installation outcomes. Jason Spangler of Wagner Meters will participate in the presentation by discussing the True Remote Monitoring solution co-developed by both Wagner and Floorcloud. A live demonstration of how Rapid RH L6 probes can now be read remotely, in real-time will cap of this exciting session.
Wednesday, March 29 9:45 - 10:15 AM
Representatives from TEC® will demonstrate two premier surface preparation products, LiquiDam EZ Moisture Vapor Barrier and Level Set 400 HF, the latest addition to their high flow self-leveling underlayment products. With the advanced technology of LiquiDam EZ, there is no primer required prior to applying other surface preparation products and it supports a same day flooring installation. If you’re currently using a standard flow self-leveler, Level Set 400 HF will help you level up your floor prep with its high-flow, self-healing properties which give you a super smooth finish that is walkable in 2-3 hours. Both of these products are designed with the installer in mind – to save time while delivering the highest level of quality and performance.
Wednesday, March 29 1:00 - 1:30 PM
MAPEI will demonstrate two exciting new products – first, the Planiseal MBT Moisture Barrier. Attendees will get a close look at the features and benefits of the MBT Moisture Barrier and how it can save time, labor and money when placing a moisture control membrane over a high moisture content concrete slab. Second is MAPEI’s latest innovation in the growing luxury vinyl flooring market – Ultrabond ECO 379 High-Performance, Roller-Applied, Multi-Flooring Adhesive. The Ultrabond ECO 379 is applied standing, using a traditional 3/8” nap paint roller allowing for rapid and easy coverage over large surfaces. Attendees will see how easy and quick the installation method is and how aggressive the tack and grab are.
Tuesday, March 28 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Innovative Solutions for Concrete Repair - See Maxxon’s innovative problematic concrete slab solutions in action. Watch Maxxon Commercial Unglued, with its advanced chemical technology, easily remove pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs), flooring mastics and glues without mechanical or abrasive methods. Plus see Maxxon Commercial Profile - clean and profile concrete slabs without hazardous chemicals, dust or specialized equipment, and learn about Maxxon Commercial Isolate, an isolating barrier for chemically-abated slabs, asbestos-containing material, and other contaminants in concrete slabs.
Wednesday, March 29 9:15 - 9:45 AM
Sunbelt Rentals will demonstrate the Lavina Grinder and Dust Collector Vacuum. A 20” Planetary Grinder – a propane-powered unit used for removal, prep and polishing. Together with the Grinder and the Diamapro SVX3A HEPA/Dust Collector it has a CFM of 330 and is a 110V-60-Hz unit with an automatic pulsing system. This 2 piece rental packages comes standard with infinity bag, floor tools and a 25 foot hose.
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The 2023 Convention Auction is LIVE!
Bid on the below donated items from our generous members. CLICK HERE to be directed to the auction site 32Auctions to place your winning bid! Thank you our donors.
Donated item: ARDEX FEATHER FINISH® - 1 Pallet (208 bags)
Donated item: Bose Earbuds
Donated item: Skim Lite - 1 pallet (98 bags) and Vapor Ban Primer ER - 3 Kits
Donated item: Planiseal MBT - 4 Rolls/933 sf
Donated item: Maxxon Commercial Unglued Adhesive Remover
Donated item: YETI Cooler
Donated items: True Remote Monitoring™ Kit for Rapid RH L6 with Floorcloud
and The Smart Sensor Value Pack of 25 Rapid RH® L6 Smart Sensors
Silent Auction + Raffle Items Donation Request
Please consider donating an item(s) to be placed in the silent auction or raffle. If you elect to donate an item, please provide an image to include on the Annual Convention and Commercial Flooring Trade Show website page. Silent auction items will be displayed on the website for the duration of the event. Please complete this 2023 Silent Auction / Raffle donation form.
Companies donating raffle and/or silent auction items will be responsible for shipping to the winner, if shipping is necessary. FCICA has the right to choose if the donated item will be raffled or placed in the silent auction. Your generous donation helps raise money for the association! Thank you for supporting FCICA.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
FCICA offers several opportunities to promote your company and increase brand exposure. Select from the sponsor benefit options below.
Opening Keynote Sponsorship - $10,000 (or $15,000 for both)
- 5 minute presentation introducing opening keynote
- Company logo on the website, event app and communications
- Company logo on shared onsite signage
Closing Keynote Sponsorship - $10,000 (or $15,000 for both)*
*Closing Keynote is generously sponsored by MAPEI Corporation
- 5 minute presentation introducing keynote
- Company logo on the website, event app and communications
- Company logo on shared onsite signage
Theme Dinner Sponsorship - $10,000
- Company logo on dinner signage and bars at reception
- Company logo on the website, event app and communications
- Company logo on shared onsite signage
Event App Splash Screen Sponsorship - $2,500
*App Splash Screen is generously sponsored by MAXXON
Dedicated ad on the event app splash screen
- Company logo on shared onsite signage
Event App Banner Ad - $1,500
- Banner ad on the event app
- Company logo on shared onsite signage
Contact Catherine Church, FCICA Executive Director, if you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, catherinec@cmservices.com.
Thank you to MAPEI Corporation for their generous sponsorship of the Closing Keynote.
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Golf Event - 7:00 AM Monday, March 27
Join us Monday, March 27 for a morning of golf at the El Conquistador Cañada Course.
The 18 hole Cañada Course boasts views of stunning mountains, saguaro capped hillsides and natural desert terrain.
Play a round of golf on manicured fairways with the Catalina Mountains and desert wildlife surrounding you. Visit the Cañada Course website for more course specifics.
Tee time is 8:00 AM Monday, March 27. It is suggested to arrive at 7:15 AM, the course is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. The shuttle will begin departing at 7 AM from the front of the hotel.
Fee $75/pp, $40 club rental.
Be sure to arrive to Tucson Sunday evening for the early morning golf game. Teams of 4 will be arranged week of March 20.
Already registered for the event - but need to register for golf? Check your registration confirmation to edit your selection. Need assistance? Contact christines@cmservices.com.
Not a golfer? The El Conquistador offers a number of amenities, daily activities and local attractions
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El Conquistador Tucson,
A Hilton Resort
When you think of the Southwest, windswept mountains, wildflowers, fiery-red sunsets and a deep-rooted desert culture spring to mind and nowhere is this soul-stirring tableau captured more spectacularly than at the El Conquistador Tucson. Let us surprise you with the pristine beauty of the Sonoran Desert, introduce you to indigenous cultures, and inspire you with authentic flavors, experiences and unforgettable moments. Named "Best Experiential Hotel" by Hotel Interactive ® Lodging Industry Elite Awards and recognized as a Top 52 Hilton Hotel by Forbes, El Conquistador Tucson invites you to escape and experience the colors, textures, and singular details of our uniquely Southwest resort. For more information on the hotel, click here. For the full resort map, including the Convention Center - click here.
To view the resort map - click here. FCICA has reserved a block of rooms. To book your reservation, click the booking link. The FCICA group code is FCI319. Room rate: $195 plus tax, per night. The cut-off date to receive the discounted hotel rate is March 1, 2023.
Booking questions? Please contact Elicia Robles at Elicia.Robles@Hilton.com or call (520) 544-1117.
El Conquistador Tucson is located at 10000 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona and is a 30-45 minute Uber/Lift ride from the Tucson International Airport (TUS). From the Tucson International Airport to the hotel is 23 miles. Follow interstate 10 west to Ina Road. Exit Ina Road, turn right and head east to Oracle Rd (about 5.3 miles). Turn left onto Oracle Road (north) and continue 2.5 miles to El Conquistador Way. Turn right and the Resort is on your right. Those with personal vehicles, parking is free of charge; valet is $15.
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort
Tucson, Arizona 85704
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THANK YOU TO OUR CLOSING KEYNOTE SPONSOR, MAPEI CORPORATION
