This are going great here at the show.   We've had a number of vendors signup for MACNA 2011 already and expect quite a few more by the end show.  We've got the floor plan information updated on the site already so check it out here: http://www.macna2011.com/Exhibitors...rPlan.aspx

We've all been so busy that we haven't had time to post pictures yet but hopefully we will soon.

We've had a few "Iowa?  What's there to do in Iowa?" type comments, but overall, the response has been very positive to MACNA Des Moines.  I think we're in position to have a great show!

-JB

No matter where a person lives, somehow there is "never anything to do" Iowa is what you make of it. I never find myself bored! Remind them of the SECORE (spelling) project taking place in Nebraska... and Nebraska is far lamer! DSM has a very safe and pleasant downtown. They will love the dsm farmers market!

Attendee sales have picked up today and booth sales are still going great! We ended up adding 11 additional spots to the floor plan and it's still looking like we are going to be at least 2/3 full by the end of the event.

-JB

Thats great news guys keep up the great work, and by all means have FUN!!!

What's there to do in Iowa???  Come to next years show and present to a group of people that don't have access to the nearby ocean.  There are thousands of us that create our own ocean so come and help us inlanders.  
 
Some people don't think anyone in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois or midwest even knows what the ocean is..haha  I hope we prove them all wrong with next yrs show.

Response down here has been very good.

I was incredibly nervous getting up & speaking in front of 1000 people last night.

We have heard alot of really good feedback.

Joe/Gered did a great job on the presentation

Thats good! And kudos to you for presenting! Thats a big crowd

Update:

Today is crazy. We are signing up attendees like crazy and we only have 44 booths remaining!

Wow

These 4 days have been brutal.

Sold almost 120 booths so far, several more sponsorships.

Talked to dozens of awesome people including national speakers & authors

Late nights, most were 2-3 in the morning, and back at the booth by 8.

Now I know why this is the most impressive reef conference every year. We were all very isnpired.

Ditto...the days were long, but enjoyable. Amazing people, great conversation, awesome conference. It will be a tough act to follow. People continue to register online tonight to take advantage of our special conference rate. All of us that went to the show really worked together as a cohesive team and got things done to allow things to run as smooth as possible. Way to go Craig...you've done a great job of heading up the event planning for MACNA 2011!

--AJ

Sounds like all of you have done an amazing job and I know you have been working on it for a long time!

MACNA 20111 Attendee count is currently at 115, that is more than for any MACNA at this early of a date! This does not include any vendors.

That's a long time in the future.....