BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:NWACA Semi-Annual Summer Retreat & Leadership Conference - Clearwater Resort in Suquamish DESCRIPTION:NWACA Semi-Annual Retreat & Management Conference\n\nJune 25-28\, 2026 - Clearwater Resort in Suquamish\, WA\n\n\n\n\n\nNWACA SUMMER RETREAT 2026\n\nConnection. Leadership. Experience.\n\nYou're Invited to Something Bigger Than a Retreat\n\n\n\nThe NWACA Summer Retreat is designed to bring members together for a unique combination of leadership development\, industry insight\, and meaningful connection.\n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of your business\, engage with fellow members\, and return with renewed perspective\, practical ideas\, and stronger relationships.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend\n\nThis retreat provides a setting where:\n\nConversations lead to real solutions\n\nIdeas can be shared openly among peers\n\nRelationships are strengthened across our membership\n\nTime is created to focus on both business and personal growth\n\n\n\nWhether you attend individually or bring members of your team\, the experience is designed to deliver value that extends well beyond the event itself.\n\nDownload the full event registration packet HERE\n\n\n\nYour Weekend Experience\n\nThursday | June 25 - Kickoff & Connection\n\nThe retreat begins with an opportunity to reconnect and ease into the weekend.\n\n\n\n8:00 AM - Golf - Meet in the Lobby - Whitehorse Golf Course\n\n3:00 - 6:00 PM - Board of Directors Meeting\n\n6:00 - 11:00 PM - Hospitality Suite\n\nThe evening hospitality suite provides a relaxed setting to network\, reconnect with peers\, and welcome new attendees.\n\n\n\nFriday | June 26 - Energy & Engagement\n\nFriday is focused on engagement\, collaboration\, and shared learning.\n\n\n\n7:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast\n\n\n\n8:00 - 11:30 AM - General Business\, Education Session and Industry Roundtable\n\nThis session is open to all attendees and offers an opportunity for open dialogue\, shared challenges\, and collaborative problem-solving.\n\n\n\n9:00 - 11:00 AM - Trivia Takeover\n\nA light\, interactive activity designed to bring energy and connection to the morning.\n\n\n\n12:00 - 3:30 PM | Lunch and Outdoor Team Experience\n\nFeatured Experience: NWACA Escape Resort\n\n\n\nThe NWACA Escape Resort transforms the traditional team-building concept into an immersive\, resort-wide experience.\n\n\n\nParticipants will work in teams to navigate a series of challenges designed to test communication\, problem-solving\, and collaboration. Each station contributes to a larger objective\, requiring teams to think strategically and work together to reach a final solution.\n\n\n\nThis experience reflects a key principle that applies both during the event and within your business:\n\n\n\nSuccess comes when teams think and solve together.\n\n\n\n6:00 - 11:00 PM - Hospitality Suite\n\nThe evening offers additional time to connect\, continue conversations from the day\, and strengthen relationships within the NWACA community.\n\n\n\nSaturday | June 27 - Growth & Celebration\n\nSaturday balances professional development with time to recharge and connect.\n\n\n\n7:30 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast\n\n\n\n9:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n\nFeatured Seminar: Adam Robertson\, DiagNation\n\nBridging the Gap: How Stronger Diagnostics Drive Profit\, Performance & Team Alignment\n\n\n\nThis session focuses on the role diagnostics play across the entire operation of a shop - not just in the bay\, but in communication\, efficiency\, and overall performance.\n\n\n\nAttendees will gain:\n\nA stronger understanding of diagnostic processes\n\nInsight into tools\, equipment\, and best practices\n\nImproved communication strategies between front counter and technicians\n\nGreater confidence in customer conversations\n\nA clearer path to increased profitability\n\n\n\n1:00 - 2:00 PM - Leadership Meeting\n\nThis session is designed for current and emerging leaders within NWACA chapters.\n\n\n\nThe Leadership Meeting provides an opportunity to come together\, share ideas\, and strengthen the consistency and effectiveness of chapter leadership across our association. Discussion will focus on what is working at the local level\, opportunities for improvement\, and ways to continue building strong\, engaged chapters.\n\n\n\nWhether you are currently in a leadership role or looking to become more involved\, this session offers valuable insight and connection with others leading within NWACA.\n\n\n\n2:00 5:30 PM - Free Time\n\nAn opportunity to enjoy the resort\, recharge\, and spend time with fellow attendees.\n\n\n\nFeatured Experience: Viva Las Vegas Night\n\n\n\n5:30 PM - Cocktails\n\n6:00 9:00 PM - Viva Las Vegas Night\n\n\n\nSaturday evening brings the retreat together a dinner outside on the terrace with a themed experience inspired by the classic Las Vegas era.\n\n\n\nThe atmosphere reflects the style and sophistication of the Rat Pack?confident\, relaxed\, and centered around connection. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening through classic\, timeless attire\, while maintaining a comfortable and approachable environment.\n\n\n\nThis experience is designed to create a memorable evening focused on conversation\, camaraderie\, and shared enjoyment among members.\n\n\n\n9:00 - 11:00 PM - Hospitality Suite and iTAC Scholarship Raffle\n\n\n\nWhat Makes This NWACA Retreat Experience Different\n\nNWACA is built on the strength of its membership. This retreat reflects that foundation.\n\n\n\nIt is a place where members:\n\nShare openly and learn from one another\n\nSupport each other's growth and success\n\nBuild relationships that extend beyond business\n\nStrengthen the community that defines NWACA\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nLocation: Clearwater Resort & Casino\n\nDates: June 25-28\, 2026\n\n\n\nHotel Reservations: 800-375-6073\n\nGroup Code: 25557\n\n\n\nBreakfast included\n\nHospitality Suite open all three evenings\n\nFamily-friendly environment\n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n\nAttendance is limited\, and hotel availability is based on group block capacity.\n\n\n\nEarly registration is encouraged to ensure participation and secure accommodations.\n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you with us.\n\n\n\nDownload the full event registration packet HERE\n\n\n\nInterested in being a 2026 NWACA Summer Retreat Sponsor? Gain recognition for your company and join in the fun.\n\nDownload the Sponsorship Application HERE \n\n\n\n\n\nBook your hotel rooms now: Use Promo Code: 25557 Link: https://book.clearwatercasino.com/onecart/wbe/offers/1886/clearwatercasinoresort X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

NWACA Semi-Annual Retreat &\; Management Conference
\nJune 25-28\, 2026 \;- Clearwater Resort in Suquamish\, WA
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\nNWACA SUMMER RETREAT 2026
\nConnection. Leadership. Experience.
\nYou'\;re Invited to Something Bigger Than a Retreat
\n
\nThe NWACA Summer Retreat is designed to bring members together for a unique combination of leadership development\, industry insight\, and meaningful connection.
\n
\nThis is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day demands of your business\, engage with fellow members\, and return with renewed perspective\, practical ideas\, and stronger relationships.
\n
\nWhy Attend
\nThis retreat provides a setting where:
\nConversations lead to real solutions
\nIdeas can be shared openly among peers
\nRelationships are strengthened across our membership
\nTime is created to focus on both business and personal growth
\n
\nWhether you attend individually or bring members of your team\, the experience is designed to deliver value that extends well beyond the event itself.
\nDownload the full event registration packet HERE
\n
\nYour Weekend Experience
\nThursday | June 25 - Kickoff &\; Connection
\nThe retreat begins with an opportunity to reconnect and ease into the weekend.
\n
\n8:00 AM - \;Golf - Meet in the Lobby - Whitehorse Golf Course
\n3:00 - \;6:00 PM - \;Board of Directors Meeting
\n6:00 - \;11:00 PM - \; \;Hospitality Suite
\nThe evening hospitality suite provides a relaxed setting to network\, reconnect with peers\, and welcome new attendees.
\n
\nFriday | June 26 - Energy &\; Engagement
\nFriday is focused on engagement\, collaboration\, and shared learning.
\n
\n7:00 - \;9:00 AM - \;Breakfast
\n
\n8:00 - \;11:30 AM - General Business\, Education Session and Industry Roundtable
\nThis session is open to all attendees and offers an opportunity for open dialogue\, shared challenges\, and collaborative problem-solving.
\n
\n9:00 - \;11:00 AM - Trivia Takeover
\nA light\, interactive activity designed to bring energy and connection to the morning.
\n
\n12:00 - \;3:30 PM | Lunch and Outdoor Team Experience
\nFeatured Experience: NWACA Escape Resort
\n
\nThe NWACA Escape Resort transforms the traditional team-building concept into an immersive\, resort-wide experience.
\n
\nParticipants will work in teams to navigate a series of challenges designed to test communication\, problem-solving\, and collaboration. Each station contributes to a larger objective\, requiring teams to think strategically and work together to reach a final solution.
\n
\nThis experience reflects a key principle that applies both during the event and within your business:
\n
\nSuccess comes when teams think and solve together.
\n
\n6:00 - \;11:00 PM - \;Hospitality Suite
\nThe evening offers additional time to connect\, continue conversations from the day\, and strengthen relationships within the NWACA community.
\n
\nSaturday | June 27 - Growth &\; Celebration
\nSaturday balances professional development with time to recharge and connect.
\n
\n7:30 - \;9:00 AM - \;Breakfast
\n
\n9:00 AM - \;12:00 PM
\nFeatured Seminar: Adam Robertson\, DiagNation
\nBridging the Gap: How Stronger Diagnostics Drive Profit\, Performance &\; Team Alignment
\n
\nThis session focuses on the role diagnostics play across the entire operation of a shop - not just in the bay\, but in communication\, efficiency\, and overall performance.
\n
\nAttendees will gain:
\nA stronger understanding of diagnostic processes
\nInsight into tools\, equipment\, and best practices
\nImproved communication strategies between front counter and technicians
\nGreater confidence in customer conversations
\nA clearer path to increased profitability
\n
\n1:00 - \;2:00 PM - Leadership Meeting
\nThis session is designed for current and emerging leaders within NWACA chapters.
\n
\nThe Leadership Meeting provides an opportunity to come together\, share ideas\, and strengthen the consistency and effectiveness of chapter leadership across our association. Discussion will focus on what is working at the local level\, opportunities for improvement\, and ways to continue building strong\, engaged chapters.
\n
\nWhether you are currently in a leadership role or looking to become more involved\, this session offers valuable insight and connection with others leading within NWACA.
\n
\n2:00  \;5:30 PM - Free Time
\nAn opportunity to enjoy the resort\, recharge\, and spend time with fellow attendees.
\n
\nFeatured Experience: Viva Las Vegas Night
\n
\n5:30 PM - Cocktails
\n6:00  \;9:00 PM - Viva Las Vegas Night
\n
\nSaturday evening brings the retreat together a dinner outside on the terrace with a themed experience inspired by the classic Las Vegas era.
\n
\nThe atmosphere reflects the style and sophistication of the Rat Pack?confident\, relaxed\, and centered around connection. Attendees are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening through classic\, timeless attire\, while maintaining a comfortable and approachable environment.
\n
\nThis experience is designed to create a memorable evening focused on conversation\, camaraderie\, and shared enjoyment among members.
\n
\n9:00 - \;11:00 PM - Hospitality Suite and iTAC Scholarship Raffle
\n
\nWhat Makes This NWACA Retreat Experience Different
\nNWACA is built on the strength of its membership. This retreat reflects that foundation.
\n
\nIt is a place where members:
\nShare openly and learn from one another
\nSupport each other'\;s growth and success
\nBuild relationships that extend beyond business
\nStrengthen the community that defines NWACA
\n
\nEvent Details
\nLocation: Clearwater Resort &\; Casino
\nDates: June 25-28\, 2026
\n
\nHotel Reservations: 800-375-6073
\nGroup Code: 25557
\n
\nBreakfast included
\nHospitality Suite open all three evenings
\nFamily-friendly environment
\nReserve Your Spot
\n
\nAttendance is limited\, and hotel availability is based on group block capacity.
\n
\nEarly registration is encouraged to ensure participation and secure accommodations.
\n
\nWe look forward to having you with us.

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\nDownload the full event registration packet HERE
\n
\nInterested in being a 2026 NWACA Summer Retreat Sponsor? Gain recognition for your company and join in the fun.
\nDownload the Sponsorship Application HERE

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\n
\nBook your hotel rooms now: Use Promo Code: 25557 Link: \; \;https://book.clearwatercasino.com/onecart/wbe/offers/1886/clearwatercasinoresort

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