2024 Principals Meeting and All Star Diamond Event

May 1-4 | May 3-6

Marco Island, FL

Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024

Agenda

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Principals Golf Scramble   *Co-sponsored by CopelandCourse: The Rookery at Marco 7:30 a.m. Departure from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for breakfast at the course 9:00 a.m. Beginning Tee Time (Shotgun Start) Cost: $225 USD Club Rental: $90 USD Includes: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, transportation, green fees/cart fees, practice balls, tax and gratuity The Rookery at Marco: A naturally beautiful habitat for a challenging game designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy of Jacobsen and Hardy Golf Course Design, is a haven for bald eagles, alligators, and blue herons. It offers 18 challenging holes with 7,100 yards of lush fairways and immaculate paspalum turfgrass, all nestled in shallow wetlands with receptive greens and unforgiving sand traps. All players shall abide by the following dress code:
  • No jeans, short-shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, T-shirts, gym shorts, or jogging suits.
  • Men must wear collared shirts at all times with slacks or mid-length shorts.
  • Soft spikes are mandatory; playing golf in bare feet, sandals, open-toed or elevated heel-type shoes is not permitted. Tennis or Athletic shoes are permitted.
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Principals Meeting Registration 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Principals Welcome ReceptionJoin us on the property of the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for the Welcome Reception. Get reacquainted with your fellow Linc Service and TEGG Contractors and meet new franchisees. All Linc Service and TEGG Principals and guests are encouraged to attend, and dinner will be served.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Principals Meeting Breakfast 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Principals Meeting Information Desk 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Principals Opening SessionSenior Vice Presidents of ABM Franchising Group, Bruce Phibbs and Kelly Pnacek, and ABM Technical Solutions President, Mark Hawkinson, will kick off the conference with an opening address. Key achievements from the past year and what to expect in 2024 will be featured. The 2023 Principal Recognition Awards in the categories of Maintenance Base and Activity by Location will be announced.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Principals Giving Back Activity  *Co-sponsored by EatonJoin ABM Franchising Group on the beach for team building, giving back activity sponsored by Eaton and coordinated by the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and the local Marco Island food bank. Teams will be assembled to compete in a variety of games to earn credit that will be traded for items to donate to local kids in need. Once the games are complete, teams will meet on the terrace overlooking the beach, and select items to donate and assemble into bags with handwritten notes. Our Daily Bread Food Pantry will deliver the assembled bags of food to a local school to provide for kids in need. If you would like to make a donation to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, you can do so via their website.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Principals Dinner OutingLinc Service and TEGG Principals and guests are invited to network and experience one of Marco Island’s premiere restaurants, Mango’s. Enjoy social time with your peers and the ABM Franchising Group team. The restaurant is less than three miles from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Cost: $95 USD The cost for children 12 and under is $39 USD (no charge for children under 3). Price includes transportation between the restaurant and hotel, appetizer, entree, dessert, soft drinks, coffee, tea, tax, and gratuity. You will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages at your personal expense. Children are welcome; however, individual, in-room sitting service is also available at the attendee’s personal expense. Check out the FAQ section of this event website for childcare options.
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Friday, May 3, 2024

Principals Meeting Breakfast 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Principals Session: Keynote Presentation and Workshop Part 1Join us in welcoming back Meridith Elliott Powell! Meridith will deliver a keynote presentation on Strategies to Succeed No Matter What This Economy Does. Introducing a game-changing program that will equip you with the business growth strategies and leadership development skills you need to dominate your market, build a team that thrives in change, and design a 3 to 5-year business strategy that gets results. Key Takeaways:
  • Master the business growth strategies essential for market domination.
  • Build a resilient team that flourishes in the face of change.
  • Uncover the secrets to designing a high-impact strategy that delivers results.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Principals Session: Keynote Presentation and Workshop Part 2Put what you’ve learned into practice! Participate in a workshop designed to help you start to build a 3 to 5-year business strategy for your Linc Service or TEGG business. Linc Service and TEGG AVPs will help to facilitate the workshop implementing strategies shared by Meridith Elliott Powell and using a revenue-based organizational tool recently developed by ABM Franchising Group.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
All Star Diamond Event Registration 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Principals Beach Volleyball and Cornhole TournamentTest your skills on the beach and have some fun during the volleyball and cornhole tournament! Cost: $35 USD The cost includes participation in the beach volleyball and/or cornhole tournament and cold beverages. Winners will be awarded!
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Driving Transformation Together Dinner & EntertainmentPrincipals, Diamond Award Winners, Employee of Year Winners, Incentive Award Winners and guests are invited to a Cinco de Mayo themed dinner reception at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort! The evening will feature special activities for the kids. Cost: $95 USD The cost for children 12 and under is $39 USD (no charge for children under 3). Price includes food, beverages, entertainment, taxes, and gratuities.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday, May 4, 2024

All Star Information Desk 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
All Star Breakfast 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Principals Meeting Breakfast 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Linc Service and TEGG Principals Session: Energy TransformationJoin us for this 45-minute discussion on the global energy crisis that is driving a transition to renewable energy sources. This session will be presented by Kyle Bulter who is the President of RavenVolt, an ABM company. Kyle will discuss why this energy transformation is happening now and how energy shortages and changing regulations are impacting your clients, especially those in the manufacturing industry.
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Linc Service Principals Session: Change Management Workshop – Ready, Set, GoBuilding upon the Drive Transformation with Organizational Change Management session held at the 2024 Continuing Education Conference, this follow-up workshop will focus on the Ready, Set, Go! framework needed to prepare your company for a successful technology shift. We will identify ways to mitigate the risks of change, build a customized process for your business, and how you can lead your team through organizational changes effectively from awareness to adoption. 
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
TEGG Principals Session: Leveraging the ABM NetworkJoin us for this 45-minute session to learn about ABM’s facility services for manufacturing and distribution operations presented by the President of ABM’s Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) Industry Group, Ed Marcil. Ed will provide a high-level overview of where services are offered, areas of focus, and how TEGG Contractors and the M&D team can work together to deliver for clients. 
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Linc Service Principals Session: What’s New with Linc ServiceJoin us for a 90-minute session featuring the following tools and resources: Sales Career Path, Strengths Finder, Recruiting Job Sites User Guide, Workforce Development Program, PM Standards Videos, and the Linc Apprenticeship Program as well as a preview of the Prospecting like a Pro Roadmaps. During the session, we will also share an update on the technology transformation roadmap and timeline.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
TEGG Principals Session: What’s New with TEGGJoin us for a 90-minute session featuring a discussion on recent updates to the De-energized Process, TEGGPro, Technical and Sales Training, and the TEGG Guarantee Program. During the session, we will also share findings from several recently held technology town halls and how we are using feedback to help us identify new tools that can support TEGG franchisees.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
All Star Catamaran Shelling TourExperience relaxation on the Calusa Spirit as you enjoy a 2-hour tour of the Gulf of Mexico and a chance to explore a secluded beach in search of seashell treasures. Morning and early afternoon cruises will be offered. The Calusa Spirit leaves directly from the resort beach and is a 45-foot, custom made Corinthian Catamaran (this is not a sailboat). Please dress as if you were going to the beach as you may need to get into water that is waist deep in order to get on and off the boat. There is dry storage aboard, and we highly recommend bringing your cameras/smartphones. All participants must arrive at the South Beach Hut 30 minutes prior to departure. Participants must be at least 3 years old.
Various times
All Star Waverunner TourTake a 90-minute journey into the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades with professionally trained tour guides. Come share the pristine beauty of the islands as you catch glimpses of the diverse wildlife that is native to the area. Each machine can hold up to 400lbs, and can easily accommodate two people. Participants should dress as if they are going to the beach as it may be required to get into the water up to waist deep to get on and off of the WaveRunner. WaveRunner riders must arrive at the Watersports Hut 30 minutes prior to departure to complete paperwork and safety briefing. WaveRunner Rules and Regulations: Participants must be at least 18 years old and have a photo ID to drive a WaveRunner and be at least 5 years old to ride. Please note that if you were born in 1988 or after, you will need to a Florida boating license to drive a WaveRunner. Temporary boating licenses can be obtained, and the cost will be covered by ABM Franchising Group for Diamond Award Winners and Employee of the Year Winners.
Various times
All Star Spa Experience50-minute Marco Island Custom Massage. Morning and early afternoon spa appointments will be offered and includes access to the Spa by JW amenities. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Various times
All Star Day of LeisureRelax or experience Marco Island. Learn more here.
9:00 AM – 5:30PM
Awards Cocktail Reception 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Awards Banquet with Comedian Josh SneedDuring the Awards Banquet, we will celebrate the journey taken in 2023 by our Diamond Award Winners, and Employees of the Year as well as recognize the Contractor of the Year for both Linc Service and TEGG. Dinner will be served, and a post-awards celebration will be held immediately after. Dessert and coffee will be served. Please note: All Principals having Diamond Award Winners may invite one General Manager or Sales Manager and guest to the President’s Awards Banquet. The Principal will be billed $150 per person for dinner(s) and beverage costs. If your General Manager or Sales Manager is attending the event as an Incentive Winner and will be attending the President’s Awards Banquet, this must be noted on the registration form. Guests attending must be 18 years old or older.
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Young Adult and Kids’ Program during the Awards BanquetABM Franchising Group will sponsor a Young Adult Program and a Kids’ Program from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the Awards Banquet and Post-Awards Celebration (as Saturday evening activities are for adults only). Young Adults ages 12 years and older are invited to gather for an informal evening of food and fun, while kids under 12 are invited to attend to attend the program specifically for them that includes food, fun, and activities. Children must be potty-trained to participate in group activities. Note the Young Adult Program and Kid’s Program are complimentary, but those that register and do not cancel 24 hours before or do not attend will be subject to a $40 no-show fee. Children less than 4 years of age will be permitted to participate in the Children’s Program activities as they are able; however, they must be assigned to a personal sitter secured and paid for by the parents. Individual, in-room sitting service is also available at the attendee’s personal expense. Check out the FAQ section of this event website for childcare options.
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday, May 5, 2024

All Star Breakfast 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Day of LeisureRelax or experience Marco Island. Learn more here.
All Day

Monday, May 6, 2024

All Star Breakfast 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM