Southwest Florida PHCC upcoming events

PFAS & Profits – Part 2: Expanding Your Plumbing Business with Water Quality Solutions (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

April Dinner Meeting

PFAS & Profits – Part 2
Expanding Your Plumbing Business with Water Quality Solutions

Get ready for an evening full of practical insights and business-building takeaways. We’ll explore the latest PFAS filtration solutions and show contractors how water quality services can become a powerful, profitable addition to their plumbing business. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with industry vendors who will be on site showcasing their products and solutions. Part 2 with Independent Consultant Ken Jackson of Ken Jackson Consulting focuses on actionable strategies, simple implementation, and new opportunities participants can put into motion right away.

Date:	Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time:	Networking & Dinner: 6:00–7:00 PM Presentation Begins: 7:00 PM
Location:	DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport, 8009 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
Guest Speaker:	Ken Jackson, Independent Consultant Ken Jackson Consulting

Registration Pricing

Members: $35
Non-Members: $45
(Non-members must pay in advance to attend.)

Vendor Sponsors

The New Workforce Reality - Modern Recruiting and Retention Strategies for Contractors (Thursday, May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Recruiting & Retaining the Next Generation of Plumbers

The labor shortage isn’t just about finding skilled workers—it’s about keeping them. This session explores how leadership, company culture, and modern workforce expectations shape recruiting and retention, and provides practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain the next generation of plumbing professionals.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Courtyard Sarasota University Town Center
8305 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota, FL

What You’ll Learn

Why the labor shortage is here to stay and what it means for your business
How leadership and mindset influence recruiting and retention
Practical strategies to attract, engage, and keep the next generation of plumbers
Simple shifts to improve team loyalty, performance, and engagement

Gas 101 & Gas Regulator 101 Training (Thursday, June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Gas 101 & Gas Regulator 101 Training

From Fundamentals to Advanced Regulator Applications

Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Courtyard Sarasota University Town Center
8305 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34201

Join SWFL PHCC for an in-depth evening training on gas systems and pressure regulators. Learn why they’re required, how they operate, and how improper regulation can cause safety hazards, appliance problems, or failed inspections.

Training Topics Include:

How Gas Regulators Work
Pressure Control & Performance
Regulator Types & Applications
Proper Installation & Venting
Inspection Pitfalls to Avoid
Safety & Code Compliance

Click here to view the ECCO Training Agenda

Instructor Team

Sammy Lynch | Sunbelt Marketing
Jordan Taylor | Equipment Controls Company
Ron Benash | Sunbelt Marketing

Who Should Attend

Licensed Plumbers
Plumbing Apprentices
Service & Maintenance Technicians
Anyone working with gas piping, appliances, or inspections

Why This Training Matters

Reduce safety risks and costly callbacks
Improve inspection outcomes
Strengthen code compliance
Build confidence working with gas systems

Members - $35 / Non-Members - $45

(Non-Members must be paid in advance in order to attend)

Thank You To Our Event Sponsor:

October Dinner Meeting: Risk, Liability & Insurance Essentials for Plumbing Contractors (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Networking/Dinner 6:00PM-7:00PM
Speaker presentation starts at 7:00PM

Location: Courtyard Sarasota University Town Center
8305 Tourist Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34201

Guest Speaker: Ryan Brown, Ben Brown Insurance

Plumbing contractors face unique risks—on the jobsite, on the road, and in today’s increasingly complex legal and insurance environment. This educational session is designed specifically for plumbers and plumbing business owners who want a better understanding of how to protect their companies while continuing to grow profitably.

Topics will include plumber-specific third-party liability coverage, how claims are triggered, and how insurance carriers determine payouts once negligence is accepted. We’ll also take a hard look at high-rise plumbing work, weighing the real risks against potential rewards and helping contractors evaluate whether these projects make sense for their business.

The session will also cover Florida Statute 558 and construction defect claims, explaining how this law impacts plumbing contractors and what you should do if your company becomes involved in a defect claim. Finally, we’ll discuss fleet safety, focusing on reducing accidents, limiting liability, and protecting one of your most valuable assets—your service vehicles and drivers.

This presentation is ideal for plumbing contractors, owners, managers, and anyone responsible for risk management, operations, or company vehicles.