SPARK 2026 Delivers Business Growth Playbook for HVAC Contractors
Key Highlights
- Over 400 residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors attended SPARK 2026 for professional development and networking.
- Sessions focused on marketing, financial performance, lead generation, and operational strategies to support business growth in 2026.
- The conference emphasized practical guidance, measurable outcomes, and disciplined execution to help contractors achieve their business goals.
SEATTLE — Business Development Resources, a coaching, training, and marketing organization serving home services contractors, hosted SPARK 2026, drawing more than 400 residential HVAC contractors, along with plumbing and electrical professionals.
Held at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Amelia Island, Florida, the annual conference brought together owners, managers, and emerging leaders for three days of education, networking, and business-focused sessions aimed at supporting growth and operational performance.
According to Business Development Resources, SPARK 2026 featured keynote presentations and breakout sessions focused on marketing, financial performance, leadership development, and lead generation systems. The goal was to provide contractors with practical strategies they could apply early in the year.
The event opened with a keynote from Sarah Wells, who addressed personal excellence and intentional leadership. The closing keynote featured Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author, who spoke about goal achievement and translating ambition into action.
Tammy Vasquez, vice president of coaching for Business Development Resources, said the conference is designed to balance motivation with practical guidance. She noted that sessions focused on equipping contractors with clear next steps to strengthen operations and support business growth in 2026.
“The contractors who come to SPARK each year are driven to move their businesses forward, applying creativity and discipline to achieve their goals,” said Vasquez. “That determination is a big reason why SPARK is such a catalyst for growth.”
Throughout the conference, Business Development Resources coaches and industry leaders shared insights based on real-world contractor experience, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes and disciplined execution.
During SPARK 2026, Business Development Resources also announced plans for the next conference. SPARK 2027 will take place Jan. 13–16, 2027, at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort in Palm Springs, California. Registration for the event is scheduled to open Feb. 2.
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