PuroClean AGA Networking Event 2026
Hosted at the PuroClean | Tamarac, FL
Date: Monday, February 16, 206 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Presented by the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and PuroClean
Join restoration professionals from across the country for a day of powerful connections, candid conversations, and forward-focused learning. The AGA PuroClean Networking Event brings together thought leaders, business owners, and advocates to explore the intersections of growth, advocacy, and legacy-building within the restoration industry. Register now!
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.
9:15 AM – Growing Profitable Businesses
Presented by Mark W. Davis
10:00 AM- Tech Deck: Power vs. Performance
Are You Running Your Technology, or Is It Running You?
Moderator: Jeff Jones- Violand *RIA Affinity Partner
Nick Hindle - Puroclean
Allan Bassenden- magicplan *RIA Affinity Partner
David Carroll- Encircle
11:00 AM- How to Turn Your Company Around - Importance of Culture in Your Business
Steve White
12:00 PM – Networking Lunch & Virtual Facility Tour
Enjoy a hosted lunch and explore a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of a restoration facility.
2:00 PM – Asbestos Panel
What are you missing in the training for Asbestos and why does it matter?
Moderator- Bud Summers- Puroclean
Barry Rice - SIGNAL Restoration
Tom Peter- First OnSite
Derrick J Hall- ELEMENT Building Sciences
Dr. Catherine Perrault
3:30 PM – Understanding RIA & IICRC’s Governmental Advocacy Work
Moderator: Craig Powers
Robbie Bradshaw- IICRC
Darren Hudema- Puroclean
Vince Scarfo- RIA
4:30 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.
Hotel information:
Fairfield Inn Sawgrass (located about 5 minutes from the office).
The Address is 6800 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.