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02/26/2026

Register Now for the MRCA & ORCA Service Summit

Service Summit

April 23, 2026
Embassy Suites Columbus Airport | Columbus, Ohio

Register Today!

Hotel Room Block: Book by April 13th!

A strong service department is not an afterthought. It is a profit center.

MRCA and ORCA are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind Service Summit focused entirely on building stronger, more profitable service operations.

This is not theory. It is practical, contractor-driven strategy.


What You’ll Get

Tracey Donels – Service First Solutions
Interactive morning workshop + limited one-on-one consultations (10 available).

Chris Paulin – RST Services Group
A brand-new session focused on service safety from an owner/manager perspective.

MRCA Business Management Committee
Introduction of the new Best Practices for Service Guide.

And we close with what MRCA does best: peer-to-peer learning.


Registration

$399 – First company representative
(Includes access to reserve one 20-minute private consultation)

$249 – Additional representatives

*Limited one-on-one time slots available.


Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Summit Partner – $1,500 (Only 4 Available)
• One event registration
• Opportunity to introduce a session
• Premier logo placement in promotions and signage
• Recognition in MR Magazine
• Top billing in event materials

Summit Sponsor – $500
• Logo recognition in promotions
• Event signage recognition
• Listing in attendee directory


If you are serious about improving margins, repeat business, staff development, and safety in your service department, this Summit is for you.

Register today and build a stronger service operation.


Schedule

7:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast

8:00 AM - Service Seminar | Tracey Donels, Service First Solutions

  • Opening and Introduction - Most service departments vs great ones
  • Why Service? Repeat Clients, Higher Margins, Production Opportunities, Cash Flow Relief & Stress Relief
  • What you need: Be a Chick-Fil-A not a Food Truck; Checklist Items
  • Sales: Be a great order taker; Sell more service to existing clients; Find new clients & new opportunities
  • Staff Growth: Training; onboarding, employee growth

12:00 PM - Lunch

12:30 - 3:30 PM - 1 on 1 with Service First Solutions

12:30 PM - Service Safety for Owners and Managers | Chris Paulin, RST Services Group

3:00 PM - MRCA Service Best Practices Presentation

3:30 PM - Peer to Peer at The Summit

 

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