Small contractors business development summit 2026

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Join the North Florida Chapter of NECA for a two-day summit designed specifically for small electrical contractors looking to strengthen their business operations, improve financial performance, and gain practical insights from industry experts. This interactive event combines education, peer networking, and real-world strategies you can immediately apply to your business.

Event Details

Dates: August 28 – 29, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Audience: Small electrical contractors, business owners, and key team members. This summit is intentionally designed for a smaller group setting to encourage meaningful discussion, collaboration, and direct engagement with presenters and peers.

Over the course of two days, attendees will participate in a series of focused sessions covering critical areas of business management and growth for electrical contractors. Topics include financial planning, banking and surety relationships, tax strategies, fraud prevention, job costing, and navigating today’s regulatory environment.

Sessions are structured to be highly interactive, allowing contractors to share experiences, ask questions, and walk away with actionable solutions tailored to their business challenges.

Key highlights include:

• Understanding financial statements and improving profitability
• Strengthening relationships with CPAs, banks, and surety providers
• Identifying and preventing fraud in your business
• Tax planning strategies for contractors
• Calculating and managing shop burden
• Leadership coaching

North Florida Chapter NECA Members:
FREE to attend!

Non-NFL NECA Chapter Members:

• Early Bird: $550 (Register by July 17th)
• Standard Registration: $750

Non-Members:

$1,400

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYHQRQL

For assistance with registration please feel free to reach out to our office directly.

This summit is built specifically for small contractors who want practical, no-nonsense strategies to run a stronger, more profitable business. In addition to valuable educational sessions, attendees will benefit from peer networking opportunities and open discussions with industry professionals who understand the unique challenges of small electrical contracting firms.

Whether you are looking to improve your financial performance, streamline operations, or better position your company for growth, this summit provides the tools and insights to help you get there.