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March 2026 Regional Meeting

  • 12 Mar 2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • 13 Mar 2026
  • 11:00 AM
  • Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC

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  • Contact director@midsouthcra.org for a non-member registration code.


MCRA MARCH 2026 REGIONAL MEETING

March 12-13, 2026 | Grandover Resort | Greensboro, NC


We are proud to celebrate our 50th anniversary with a special program honoring the legacy, impact, and people who have shaped the industry and Midsouth over the past five decades. Along with great sessions and networking, the event will feature 50 Years of Midsouth: A Legacy of Service, Mentorship, and Integrity, followed by a panel discussion honoring the legacy of MSPCA and MCRA.

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THANK YOU SPONSORS


Scheduled Sessions

Navigating Tectonic Industry Shifts in Restoration

Guest Presenter: John Barnes, CFP; Founder and CEO, Pendleton Street Business Advisors

The RIA Code of Ethics: Why Adopt Them?

Guest Presenter: Justin Woodard, President-Elect, Restoration Industry Association (RIA)

The Foundation of A Solid Inspection - And Why Companies Get It Wrong

Member Presenter: Todd Sangid, Solutions Consultant, Docusketch

The initial inspection sets everything in motion. Get it right, and the documentation supports your estimate. The estimate supports the approval. The approval supports getting paid. Get it wrong, and you're chasing corrections at every step that follows. This session breaks down the practical, field-driven strategies that make the difference: capturing clear, complete documentation from the start.

AI Answers the New Search Question. How to Get into the AI Answer

Member Presenter: Jeff Carrier, Owner, Restoration Digital Marketing

This insightful session will cover how AI is transforming search and digital visibility. Jeff will share practical takeaways that create real impact in AI searches, explain how large language models (LLMs) work, explore how AI systems discover and cite sources, and outline strategies for getting your content included in AI-generated answers. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the evolving search landscape and actionable steps to improve their presence in AI-driven results.

What’s On the Legal Forefront: Updates for Restorers

Member Presenter: Brian Edlin, Managing Partner, Jordan Price Law Offices

Brian Edlin will review recent legal cases and developments impacting the restoration industry, highlighting key rulings and trends that restorers need to know to stay informed and prepared.

How Getting paid is a company strategy: identifying client intake process that supports, collection processes that help you get money in the door. 

Member Presenter: Katie Smith, Owner, PHC Restoration

A strong collection strategy begins with the right client. Katie Smith will discuss how to evaluate and prioritize leads, streamline client intake, use AI to accelerate communication, and build processes that improve collections and help get cash in the door faster.

What are carriers doing exactly?

Member Presenter: Doug Weatherman, COO, Rare Restoration 

Tangible examples will be provided to facilitate real life applications within the industry.




Karen Clendening

Executive Director
Office: (727) 735-3232

Email: director@midsouthcra.org

Address:
5603-B West Friendly Ave.

PMB 299

Greensboro, NC 27410

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