AGA Event McCabe Restoration
Hosted at the McCabe Restoration | Memphis, TN
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Presented by the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and McCabe Restoration
Join restoration professionals from across the country for a day of powerful connections, candid conversations, and forward-focused learning. The AGA McCabe Restoration Networking Event brings together thought leaders, business owners, and advocates to explore the intersections of growth, advocacy, and legacy-building within the restoration industry.
What to Expect
This highly interactive day is designed to:
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Strengthen relationships and peer collaboration
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Deliver practical strategies you can take back to your team
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Offer an insider’s look into advocacy, carrier relations, and market positioning
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Connect the dots between customer experience and onboarding, leadership, digital marketing and long-term business growth
Agenda at a Glance:
(Subject to Change)
8:30 AM – Check-In & Breakfast
Fuel up and connect with fellow attendees before the day begins.
9:00 AM – Welcome Remarks
Kick off with an overview of the event’s purpose: networking, camaraderie, and strategic takeaways for your business.
9:30 AM – Cost of Doing Business Panel
How can you functionally use the Cost of Doing Business Report in your business?
Facilitators: Chris Nordyke & Brandon Reece of Floodlight Consulting Group and Co-Hosts of the Head Heart and Boots podcast
Kelley Dolan: Violand *RIA AFFINITY PARTNER
Anthony Nelson: Pivot
10:30 AM –Carrier Relations & Industry Advocacy
Presented by Mark Springer, RIA Restoration Advocate
A candid look at carrier relations and key updates from recent advocacy meetings.
12:00 PM – Networking Lunch & Virtual Facility Tour
Enjoy a hosted lunch and explore a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of a restoration facility.
1:00 PM – Customer Onboarding & Customer Success
Presented by Klark Brown, Restoration Advisors
2:00 PM – Digital Momentum
How to break through the algorithm, how to make sure your online presence is working for you
Kayla McGowan- R&R
Grace Weller- Rumsey Construction & Restoration
3:30 PM – Restoration Table Topics
A chance for restoration professionals to break into smaller groups and be a part of a facilitated and candid discussion.
5:00 PM – Onsite Happy Hour & Dinner
Unwind and reflect with food, drinks, and great company.
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for owners, managers, future leaders, and anyone passionate about shaping the future of restoration through advocacy, innovation, and lasting impact.
Don’t Miss It!
Space is limited. If you want to grow your business, advocate for the industry, and build your legacy, this is your room.