{"id":20116,"date":"2026-06-17T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/?post_type=blog&p=20116"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:19:46","slug":"25-years-legacy-on-the-move-puroclean-of-the-big-island-celebrates-an-unforgettable-convention-in-hollywood-florida","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/blog\/25-years-legacy-on-the-move-puroclean-of-the-big-island-celebrates-an-unforgettable-convention-in-hollywood-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Years: Legacy On The Move \u2014 PuroClean of The Big Island Celebrates an Unforgettable Convention in Hollywood, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The PuroClean family gathered in spectacular fashion from June 8th through June 12th at the world-famous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, for the 2026 PuroClean Convention: 25 Years \u2013 Legacy On The Move<\/strong>. As PuroClean<\/a> celebrates a quarter-century of restoring properties, rebuilding lives, and serving communities across North America, franchise owners, Home Office team members, strategic partners, and industry leaders came together for an action-packed week of learning, inspiration, recognition, and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PuroClean of The Big Island was proud to represent Hawai\u02bbi at this milestone event, joining hundreds of attendees beneath the iconic Guitar Hotel for a celebration worthy of the PuroClean legacy. From the opening sessions to the closing remarks, the convention was filled with excitement, innovation, and the unmistakable energy that comes from being part of a world-class brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the biggest highlights of the week was the incredible Vendor Show. Strategic partners from throughout the restoration industry showcased the latest equipment, software, technology, and services that are helping shape the future of restoration. Every booth offered something new to discover, creating an atmosphere of innovation and opportunity. Whether exploring advanced documentation tools, cutting-edge drying technology, marketing solutions, or operational systems, attendees left with fresh ideas and valuable resources to bring back to their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The educational breakout sessions delivered tremendous value throughout the week. Industry experts, franchise owners, and Home Office leaders shared practical strategies and real-world experiences covering everything from sales and marketing to leadership, operations, recruiting, and customer service. Every session provided actionable takeaways designed to help franchise owners continue growing their businesses while delivering exceptional service to the communities they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A truly memorable evening was the Awards Celebration Dinner. Franchise owners and teams from across the network gathered to recognize outstanding achievements and celebrate excellence throughout the PuroClean system. The room was filled with excitement as awards were presented, and members of the RIOT Impact Group proudly walked across the stage to accept well-deserved recognition. Seeing fellow franchise owners honored for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to continuous improvement was a powerful reminder of the strength of the PuroClean network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The convention’s keynote speaker, Mike Abrashoff<\/strong>, delivered one of the most impactful presentations of the week. A former U.S. Navy captain, Abrashoff is best known for transforming the USS Benfold into one of the highest-performing ships in the Navy through innovative leadership and employee empowerment. His bestselling book, It’s Your Ship<\/em>, has become required reading for leaders around the world. His message focused on accountability, trust, ownership, and empowering team members to perform at their highest level. The lessons he shared resonated deeply with attendees and served as a reminder that great leadership can transform not only organizations but lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As if Mike Abrashoff’s keynote wasn’t enough inspiration, attendees were also privileged to hear from two exceptional military leaders. Major General Cornell A. Wilson Jr., USMC (Ret.)<\/strong>, who served as the Marine Corps’ top logistics officer and led complex operations around the globe, captivated the audience with lessons on leadership, preparation, and empowering teams to accomplish extraordinary missions. Brigadier General Richard S. Miller, USA (Ret.)<\/strong> brought his own powerful message drawn from decades of military leadership, emphasizing resilience, adaptability, and the importance of leading with integrity. Their stories of service, sacrifice, and leadership under pressure resonated throughout the room and perfectly complemented the convention’s theme, “25 Years: Legacy On The Move.”<\/strong> Together, these remarkable leaders reminded us that true success is built on vision, accountability, teamwork, and the courage to continually move forward\u2014qualities that define both military excellence and the PuroClean culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Of course, it wouldn’t be a PuroClean Convention without amazing food, refreshing drinks, exciting entertainment, and countless opportunities to build relationships. Some of the most valuable moments happened outside the meeting rooms\u2014sharing stories with fellow franchise owners, exchanging ideas, celebrating successes, and strengthening friendships that span across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n

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One of the most talked-about sessions of the week was AI Friday. As artificial intelligence continues to transform business operations, attendees explored how AI is already improving efficiency, marketing, customer communication, documentation, and decision-making throughout the restoration industry. The discussions were insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring, leaving many excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the curtain closed on the 25 Years: Legacy On The Move Convention<\/strong>, one thing became crystal clear: the future of PuroClean has never been brighter. PuroClean of The Big Island returned home energized, inspired, and ready to implement new ideas while continuing to serve the people of Hawai\u02bbi with excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s to 25 years of restoring hope, building relationships, and creating lasting legacies\u2014and to the next 25 years of innovation, growth, and success. The legacy is moving forward, and we’re proud to be part of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What happens when hundreds of PuroClean leaders, industry partners, and innovators gather at the iconic Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida? Four unforgettable days packed with leadership, innovation, awards, camaraderie, and a glimpse into the future of restoration. From inspiring keynote speakers and an incredible vendor show to AI Friday and RIOT bringing home awards, the 2026 PuroClean Convention was one for the books. Read more to see why the Legacy is truly On The Move!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":750,"featured_media":20117,"template":"","blog-category":[16],"class_list":["post-20116","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/750"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20133,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/20116\/revisions\/20133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/hilo-hi-puroclean-the-big-island\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-category?post=20116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}