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BIG NEWS! R&R Launching Preparing to Respond Conference in 2018

October 4, 2017

Restoration & Remediation is proud to announce the launch of an all-new educational event, Preparing to Respond. This is the only conference in the restoration and remediation industry focused solely on responding to catastrophic losses and claims. Led by the trusted editorial team of R&R, this event brings the leading media brand dedicated to disaster restoration to life. The launch of Preparing to Respond will take place Oct. 2-4, 2018 at the beautiful, coastal Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., immediately north of Clearwater.

“R&R’s ultimate goal is to create a yearly education-based conference that will fill a need in the restoration industry for more expertise and instruction on responding to disasters,” said R&R Publisher Randy Green.

This event will feature highly-experienced speakers in the disaster restoration industry from around the country. Through short educational sessions, attendees will have the chance to learn how to succeed in disaster response and restoration efforts. Here is just a peek at the topics appearing on the agenda of this inaugural event:

  • The Logistics of CAT Loss
  • Scaling Your Restoration Company to Respond
  • Finding Customers After a Disaster
  • Managing Your Risks
  • Embracing Technology to Speed Restoration Response
  • Drying Quickly & Efficiently
  • Truths & Myths About Flood Insurance Claims
  • Contents Restoration in Extreme Conditions
  • The Disaster Response Tool Kit
  • Creating Accurate Estimates Quickly
  • & MORE!

Attendee registration opens very soon, and vendor and sponsor slots are already filling up. Grab your spot today for this brand new conference led by the R&R team, and backed by the restoration industry experts you’ve come to rely on and trust to take your restoration company to new levels year after year.

For More Information and to receive updates, visit: www.preparingtorespond.com

Contact Information:
Darlene Balzano
Assoc. Publisher/National Sales Manager
216-672-5926
balzanod@bnpmedia.com

Michelle Blevins
Editor-in-Chief
248-244-8269
blevinsm@bnpmedia.com

KEYWORDS: CAT loss hurricane damage restoration natural disasters preparing to respond

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