The Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association (MACCA) and Southwest Florida Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (SWFL PHCC) successfully hosted the Annual Contractor/Vendor Night on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Sarasota, a vendor favorite. The event, marked by a remarkable turnout, had a record number of vendors and attendees. 

Contractor/Vendor Night provided a unique platform for industry leaders, professionals, and technicians in the HVAC and Plumbing field to connect, share knowledge, and explore the latest advancements in products and services. The collaboration between MACCA and SWFL PHCC ensured an exclusive opportunity for fostering valuable connections and staying informed about emerging trends.

Key highlights of the event included an impressive showcase of vendors from various sectors of the HVAC and Plumbing industries. Attendees had the chance to engage with these vendors, gaining insights into cutting-edge products and services, while enjoying meaningful conversations with industry experts.

MACCA featured the following vendors: 

• Trane Residential HVAC & HVAC Supply Florida Region

• Axiom Strategic Consulting

• RGF Environmental Group, Inc.

• Daikin Comfort Technologies

• Above and Beyond Restoration

• Harden Supply

• Gorman Company | Hajoca Corporation

• Johnstone Supply - The Ware Group

• MM Print Design

• AC Prosite

• Conley Buick GMC

• Mitsubishi

• Victor Distributing

• Coastal Coating Specialist

• Filters Done Right

SWFL PHCC showcased these vendors: 

• Viega

• Carr Company

• SioGreen

• WinSupply of Bradenton

• Uponor

• Primeline Products

• Expert Water Removal

• Toto

• JP Services

The event was sponsored by:

• Gorman Company 

• Southern Supply 

• Daikin Goodman

An exciting element of the evening was the gun raffle hosted by SWFL PHCC, and the lucky winner, Michael Salerno from WinnSupply of Port Charlotte, walked away with a CZ 712 Target G2 12 Gauge! 

The success of Contractor/Vendor Night would not have been possible without the active participation and support of sponsors, vendors, and attendees. The event not only exceeded expectations but also reinforced a positive outlook for the industry in the new year.