The Largest Swap in Michigan - Jan. 27, 2013

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  1. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Come one come all to the annual MCES! Always a great swap with national vendors and a new larger swap area. Over 50 vendors this year and a large raffle as always. Under 2 hours from Ohio for those of you there!

    Date: January 27, 2013
    Where: Best Western Plus Hotel and Convention Center
    6820 South Cedar Street
    Lansing, MI 48911
    Mini-Conference Starts: 10:00 am EST
    Expo/Swap Open to Public: noon to 4:00 pm EST

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    Admission: $10 per person, includes conference and expo/swap.


    Swap Website:
    Michigan Coral Expo & Swap « Michigan's Largest Marine Aquarium Show

    Hope to see you all there!
     
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  3. thepanfish

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    Update:
    Here is where the event will be hosted. Onsite amenities include a pool, arcade, weight room, bar, and restaurant.
    Causeway Bay Hotel Lansing Michigan

    If you are coming from one of the midwestern states and wish to drive in the night before mention the swap for a special rate of $89 per night.
     
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    We have a schedule! Here’s what is on tap for January 27 at MCES:

    8:30 am – Hall Open to Vendor Setup Only
    10:30 – 11:30 – **** Perin: Captive Breeding Awesome Rock Anemones
    11:30 – noon – Early swap admission to attendees of morning session
    12:00 – Hall Open to General Public
    1:15 – 2:00 – Kirby Adams: Feeding Your Reef
    2:15 – 3:00 – Reef LEDs: Building LED Lighting for Reef Aquariums
    3:30 – Raffle
    4:30 pm – End of Swap

    On January 26 (day before the swap) vendors will be able to setup from 5:30 until 9:00 pm. More info will be emailed to vendors soon.

    The cost of admission is $10 per person (kids 16 and under are free). Admission includes all the speakers and access to the expo/swap. Attendees will also receive a free goody bag with tee-shirts and a product samples!
     
  6. toua

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    i'll be making the 10 hour trip from minnesota, you jerks booked up all the rooms in the hotel for saturday night haha.
     
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    Sweet, hope to see you there! Lets have a meetup
     
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  9. toua

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    O SNAP, I called everyday and today a double queen just opened up! I'd rather make the 10 drive on Saturday than Sunday anyways, see you all there!