2026 MID-SOUTH EBB RECERTIFICATION SEMINAR AND VENDOR EXPO

Description

2026 Midsouth EBB 

Recertification Seminar & Vendor Expo

📅   Saturday, August 29th & Sunday, August 30th

📍 Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island 

     130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head, SC

Get ready for a weekend packed with valuable learning and networking opportunities!

Saturday Highlights:

• Educational Sessions on Industry-Related Topics
• Vendor Expo

Sunday Events:

• Annual Membership Meeting
• NEBB Update

This seminar provides essential continuing education for Certified Professionals (CPs) and Certified Technicians (CTs). Attendees can earn required Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for NEBB recertification:

• CPs: Minimum of 6 CECs
• CTs: Minimum of 3 CECs
• Educational sessions will also be submitted to AIA for LU credit(s).

Additionally, Certified Technicians from Member firms that register at least one Certified Professional will gain FREE access to continuing education sessions on the Midsouth EBB Chapter website.

Meet the Experts:

Midsouth has gathered top industry professionals for this year’s seminar, including:

✅ Carter Nolde | Newcomb & Boyd

✅ Dennis Kacsur | Merlo Energy

✅ Kirk Phipps | Hays Fluid Controls

✅ Mike Kelly | Air Filtration Management

✅ Sam Myers | Retrotec

✅ John Guinard | Air Carolinas

...and more!

Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and earn valuable credits. Secure your spot today!

REGISTER HERE

Registration and payment are due on or before August 1, 2026.

Spouse/Guest Event

📅 Saturday, August 29th

Our Spouse/Guest Event will be taking place on Saturday, August 29th beginning at 10:00 AM. The fun-packed afternoon will begin with a pick-up from Sonesta Resort and start with the fascinating, culture-rich Gullah Heritage Trail Tour, a 2-hour narrated bus tour with historic stops amongst the Gullah communities on Hilton Head Island and a brief rest point at the boardwalk. Participants will learn about everything from the Gullah language to traditional recipes, arts, religion, and folktales. Afterwards, the group will be escorted to a relaxing lunch at The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room before returning to the resort. 

Registration: $125/guest

Registration price per guest includes all transportation for the afternoon and tour tickets. Lunch will be self-pay. Pricing has been estimated for approximately 15 guests and may be subject to change dependent upon participation.

Vendor Expo 

Connect, Collaborate, and Innovate
Spend time at the Vendor Expo networking with chapter sponsors and exploring the latest industry technology. This is an invaluable opportunity for attendees to engage with vendors, discuss real-life project challenges, and gain insights into cutting-edge solutions.

Your feedback matters! Vendors rely on the insights shared by industry professionals to inform their research and development, leading to improvements in products, instruments, and software. By participating in these conversations, you contribute to innovation and advancements that shape the future of the industry.

Reception Host Sponsors 

Lunch Host Sponsors

Breakfast Host Sponsors 

Break Host Sponsors

Event Schedule

Sunday, August 30th

Tentative Agenda

      7:00 a.m.                      Continental Breakfast (Seminar Attendees, Vendors and Speakers only)

      8:00 – 9:00 a.m.          TBD

      9:00 – 9:30 a.m.          NEBB Update                                                                                          .50 CEC                                                                  Rodney Hinton, NEBB President 

      9:30 – 11:00 a.m.     Membership Meeting                                                                                                                                                    Joel Shannon, President

*NOTE: Certified Firms who have at least (1) employee in a management position, preferably the Designated Certified Professional, attend the Midsouth Annual Meeting on Sunday, August 30th will be entitled to receive a $500 discount on the firm’s 2027 Midsouth chapter dues.