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Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is an association of roofing contractors that have joined together to develop and administer programs and services that help member companies build their businesses, and save them money while continually working to improve the roofing industry. MRCA represents the needs of the contractor to manufacturers, consultants and other regulatory agencies. While MRCA consists primarily of roofing contractor members, those in the supplier segments are allowed to join as Associate members.
Does your team need safety training? As an MRCA Member, you will receive safety material and training opportunities monthly in English and Spanish!
Become an MRCA member and take advantage of this service. For more information visit MRCA's Safety Page.
Interested in joining? Click here for more information and we can get in touch.
Save the date for the 2024 MRCA Conference & Expo
Whe
n: October 21-23, 2024
Where: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, Minnesota 55102
This conference offers cutting-edge educational sessions, a two-day expo featuring the laltest roofing products and innovations plus fun networking events where attendees have the opportunity to build valuable contacts.
A full registration includes access to the welcome reception, a pass to the two-day expo, entry to all regular seminars and educational programs, door prizes and more!
What to expect:
- Thi
s conference is for commercial and residential roofing contractors, builders, re-modelers, general contractors, architects, roofing consultants AND their employees. - The expo floor will feature manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes, displaying a full range of products, value-added services, and the most innovative ideas in roofing materials and technology.
- Learning is a vital part of the conference and we offer a wide range of programs for commercial and residential contractors featuring industry-leading speakers and fresh ideas to grow and build your business!
- Experience fun events while making those important connections during our Annual networking opportunities. Special events include a Casino Night, Welcome Reception, Auction, and more!
2024 Call for Conference Presentations
If you are interested in speaking at our 2024 conference, please fill out and submit this form.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
You can get a booth by signing up online or downloading the pdf, as well as sponsor a booth by signing up online or downlaoding a pdf.
Questions? Contact Carroll Hamann at 800-497-6722 or chamann@mrca.org.
Hotel Information
Address: InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1005
Cut-Off Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Group Room Block: The room block rate is $159.00 + taxes (14.875%) per night. Reservations can be made by dialing 651-292-1900 and identifying themselves as participants of the “2024 MRCA Conference & Expo”. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card equal to one night’s room and tax. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid being charged and by calling the hotel directly at 800-424-6835 and obtaining a cancellation number.
Important times related to the hotel:
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Parking: Valet Only
New CONTRACTOR Member $500 Credit!
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is a regional trade association dedicated to the needs of roofing contractors, and often is referred to in the industry as “The Contractors Advocate.” MRCA’s goal is to serve the roofing contractor community by providing them with the necessary education and resources to help them grow & prosper. Join today to start taking advantage of these money-saving resources!
Attention all new CONTRACTOR Members! If you sign up for an MRCA Membership in 2024, you can receive a $500 credit!
Here are some of the things you can purchase with the credit!
- MRCA Safety Manual Template
- MRCA New Employee Safety Orientation Video
- Hot Air and Induction Welding Safety Training
- SHARP Plus Safety Certification Program
- Full Attendee Registration at the MRCA Annual Conference & Expo Webinars
Submit your best and worst projects to be featured in MR Magazine!
We love to highlight our members! And, our readers enjoy seeing project profiles, and we want them to see yours! Please use the link below to submit your best project, or to submit one that just went horribly wrong.
If your project is selected for feature in an upcoming issue of MR Magazine, our staff will contact you for further details, and to verify that we have received photos of your project that can be used in the article. If you would like to submit a project profile, but remain anonymous, that can also be arranged. For questions about Project Profiles, or for more information about MR Magazine, please contact Rachel Pinkus at rpinkus@mrca.org or at 800-497-6722
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Classes are open to anyone wishing to attend. These classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays and alternate English and Spanish. Check the website for specific class information. There are special instructions for individual attendees, please contact us for additional information.
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