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SUMMARY:PCA Commercial Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Commercial Painting Business in the Blue Ridge Mountains\nMark your calendars for the PCA Commercial Conference at the legendary Grove Park Inn in Asheville\, N.C.—a mountain city where innovation meets natural beauty. Through fostering connections\, supporting education\, facilitating sharing\, encouraging prosperity\, and fueling passion\, the PCA’s Commercial Conference will elevate professionalism throughout the industry. \nIn addition to our great networking opportunities and receptions where you can connect with peers throughout the industry\, the PCA’s educational segments and informative breakout sessions will be second-to-none\, adhering to our PCA core values of nurturing top-tier contractors like you toward boosting profits\, elevating standards\, fostering autonomy\, and refining operational efficiency. \nWhy Attend\nParticipants will gain practical strategies to strengthen business development\, improve operational scalability\, and position their companies for long-term success. Key takeaways include: \n\nEvaluating their current business development efforts against a proven commercial sales framework.\nUnderstanding how to define\, hire\, manage\, and hold commercial sales representatives accountable for results.\nIdentifying the operational systems and processes required before scaling revenue\, staffing\, and overall business complexity.\nLearning how AI-powered tools can reduce overhead\, improve estimating accuracy\, and increase operational efficiency.\nExploring ownership transition and exit planning strategies appropriate for larger\, growth-oriented companies.\nRecognizing emerging market opportunities\, such as data center construction\, and determining how to capitalize on them within their business.\n\nEvent Schedule\n\nNovember 9: Residential to Commercial bootcamp\nNovember 10: Optional Activities and registration\nNovember 11-12: Educational Content\, Informational Sessions\, Vendor Meet & Greet\, and Closing Reception\n\nSchedule\n[Optional] Pre-Event Activities start on Tuesday\, November 10: Start networking early with fellow PCA Conference attendees by participating in one of the optional activities during the day on Tuesday! \nGolf – Enjoy a round of golf on the historic Donald Ross-designed course at the Omni Grove Park Inn\, where stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views and a championship-caliber layout create an unforgettable experience. Tee-times will start at 9:00am on November 10\, 2026. ($160 – Pricing includes the greens fee\, cart fee and tax) \nSpa – Spa menu can be viewed here.\nAll contracted spa appointments have either been booked or released back to the hotel. Any remaining spa appointments are subject to availability and the discretion of the hotel. The PCA will provide the hotel’s contact information so guests may inquire about availability and book directly. \nPickleball – The PCA has reserved pickleball courts starting at 9:00am on Tuesday\, November 10th at the Grove Park Inn. Please click this option if you are interested in open-play format. \nNovember / Noviembre 11\nDiscover the PCA! / ¡Descubre el PCA!\nCome and discover what the PCA is by joining a FREE education session entirely in Spanish.\nVen y descubre qué es el PCA uniéndote a una sesión educativa GRATUITA completamente en español. \nRegister today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited. / ¡Regístrate hoy para asegurar tu lugar! Las plazas son limitadas. \nAsheville\nNestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains\, Asheville offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure\, vibrant arts culture\, and award-winning dining. Known for its craft breweries\, historic Biltmore Estate\, and thriving downtown scene\, Asheville provides the perfect setting for both professional growth and personal rejuvenation. Explore the River Arts District\, hike the Blue Ridge Parkway\, or enjoy farm-to-table cuisine in one of America’s top food cities. \nRegistration\nOpen to both PCA members and non-members. \nBONUS for Non-Members!\nPurchase of your non-member registration includes a first-year membership to the Painting Contractors Association. Please contact Kyle Richards\, PCA’s Membership Engagement Manager\, at krichards@pcapainted.org with any questions about your membership benefits. PCA membership starts on the day of purchase of event ticket. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMember Pre-Event (Starts – 9/2/26)\nNon-Member Pre-Event (Starts – 9/2/26)\n\n\nPCA Commercial Conference\n$1\,299.00\n$1\,499.00\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nSpecial Rate For Booking\nAt this time\, the PCA’s room block at the Grove Park Inn has expired. Please call the hotel directly for remaining availability at (888) 444 – 6664. \nAdditional Information\nIf you’re an industry partner and/or have interest in sponsoring this event\, please take a look at the available opportunities\, and contact Marsha Bass at mbass@pcapainted.org for more details. \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\nPlatinum\n\n\nSilver\n\n\n\n\nBronze
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215
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SUMMARY:EXPO 2027
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Rhythm!\nEXPO is a one-of-a-kind annual national convention dedicated to the painting industry. This conference has become a must for like-minded contractors looking to advance their careers while also contributing to the professionalization of the trade.Whether it’s a piece of business advice\, a fresh perspective\, or a mentorship opportunity\, EXPO helps business owners and their teams discover the insights\, connections\, and rhythms they need to reach the next level. \nEvent Schedule\n\nMonday\, February 15: AI Bootcamp (Optional) and Registration\nTuesday\, February 16: Opening Session\, Educational Content and Evening Reception\nWednesday\, February 17th: Educational Content\, Industry Trade Show and Evening Reception\nThursday\, February 18th: Educational Content and Closing Session\nFriday\, February 19th: Paint it Forward Charity Event\n\nRegistration\nOpen to both PCA members and non-members. \n  \n\n\n\nPCA EXPO 2027\nFull EXPO Registration – \nEarly Bird (Ends 12/11/2026)\nFull EXPO Registration – \nPre-event (Ends 2/14/27)\nFull EXPO Registration –  \nOn-site\n\n\nMember\n$1\,099\n$1\,299\n$1\,499\n\n\nAdditional Ticket – \nMember\n$999\n$1\,199\n$1\,399\n\n\nNon-Member\n$1\,350\n$1\,550\n$1\,750\n\n\nAdditional Ticket –  \nNon Member\n$1\,250\n$1\,450\n$1\,650\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\nScholarships\nPCA is proud to offer scholarships for PCA EXPO 2027. The number of scholarships is limited! Applications close Nov. 13. \n\nApply\n\nSpecial Rate For Booking\nPCA Expo 2027 will be held at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. The PCA has secured a discounted room rate of $279 + tax. \n\nBook\n\nPaint it Forward\nPaint It Forward puts the generosity and skill of painting contractors to work for communities that need it. At EXPO 2026\, hundreds of painters refreshed and repainted Give Kids The World Village\, an Orlando-based charity. \n  \nAdditional Information\nIf you’re an industry partner and/or have interest in sponsoring this event\, please contact Marsha Bass at mbass@pcapainted.org for more details. \n\nThank you to our sponsors!
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