United We Stand
Registration is now open for the 2025 United We Stand Conference. NCPMA's United We Stand Leadership Conference returns to Grandover Resort in Greensboro Nov. 19-21, 2025.
- This is THE must attend NCPMA industry event of the year for business owners and upper-level managers!
- This 2-day event will provide relevant techniques and strategies to grow your business.
- We have a fresh new slate of presenters and industry experts, some from different parts of the country.
- Social times in the evenings are some of the most beneficial aspects of the meeting.
- Don't forget golf on Wednesday!
Registration
Registration Open Now!
Register today to secure your spot for United We Stand! There are a limited number of spots available for this conference, so don't miss your chance to register today.
Registration Fee
$250.00
Golf Tournament -- Nov. 19, 2025
Join us for golf before the event at a cost of $100.00 per player.
Hotel
United We Stand will be held at the Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro, N.C.
Location:
Grandover Resort & Spa
1000 Club Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Room Rate:
To secure your room at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center, click here. If you have any difficulty securing your room, please call the hotel directly and let them know you are part of NCPMA's United We Stand conference.
Sponsorships & Exhibitors
A huge thank you to our 2025 United We Stand sponsors!
Envu - Presenting sponsor
Target Specialty Products - Thursday lunch sponsor
Nisus - Wednesday Social Hour sponsor
Bell Labs - Thursday p.m. refreshment sponsor
Syngenta - Keynote Speaker sponsor
Crawlspace Depot - Friday breakfast sponsor
Ensystex - Thursday breakfast sponsor
Neogen - Technology Sponsor
BASF - Thursday a.m. refreshment sponsor
Forshaw - Thurs p.m. Cocktail Reception sponsor
Event Program
Download the Agenda
Click here to download the agenda and session topics for the 2025 United We Stand.
Schedule
Wednesday, Nov. 19 |
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Golf at Grandover Resort and Spa |
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3 – 4 p.m. |
NCPMA Board Meeting |
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5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Social Hour |
Thursday, Nov. 20 |
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8:00 - 8:10 a.m. |
NCPMA Kickoff |
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8:10 – 8:30 a.m. |
Nick Bartolo |
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8:30 – 9:30 a.m. |
Session 1: Development of a Sales Culture - Inside and out Speaker: Paul Bergmann, CEO Anticimex |
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9:30 – 10 a.m. |
Q&A / Discussion |
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10 – 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
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Session 2: Marketing - AI and modern marketing strategies/tracking ROI Speakers: Donnie Shelton, owner Triangle Home Services and Madi Allen, X-rai |
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11:10 - 11:45 a.m. |
Q&A / Discussion |
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11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1 – 2 p.m.
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Session 3: Mergers & Acquisitions: A different perspective - When not to sell Speakers: Nick Bartolo, Essential Partners, Wealth Advisor and Tax Strategist. Brent Agee, CEO AXN Growth Partners |
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2 – 2:30 p.m. |
Q&A / Discussion |
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
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Session 4: People Panel: Finding good people, encouraging conflict and coaching growth Speakers: Stan Hollingsworth, owner Bug N A Rug Exterminating, Wilmington NC and Paul Bergmann |
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3:45 – 4:15 p.m. |
Q&A / Discussion |
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4:15 – 4:30 p.m. |
NCPMA Wrap Up |
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5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception |
Friday, Nov. 21 |
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8:00 - 8:15 a.m. |
NCPMA Leadership Development Academy Graduation |
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8:15 – 9:15 a.m. |
Session 5: Expansion: When to open a new Branch Office Speakers: Speakers: Paul Bergmann, Stan Hollingsworth and Jeff Dunn |
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9:15 – 9:45 a.m. |
Q&A / Discussion |
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9:45 – 10 a.m. |
Break |
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10 – 11 a.m.
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Session 6: Profit Levers: How small changes may result in big profit swings! Speakers: Jeff Dunn, Co-President, Northwest Exterminating, Atlanta GA and Nick Bartolo |
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11 – 11:30 a.m. |
Q&A / Discussion |
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11:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
NCPMA Wrap Up |
